ED Staff Specialist – Royal Hobart Hospital
You could work in an emergency department anywhere. As a qualified Fellow of Emergency Medicine (FACEM) at the Royal Hobart Hospital, you’ll work alongside more than 500 dynamic and supportive team members. We have multiple positions for Staff Specialists – Emergency Medicine available.
The Tasmanian Health Service is expanding to meet the needs of our people and communities. At the Royal Hobart Hospital, we are the tertiary referral hospital for the state, an exciting and rewarding place to work where your energy and positive values will contribute to sustained change as we grow.
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You’ve worked hard to become a Fellow of Emergency Medicine. Your leadership path could take you anywhere. What’s different about Tasmania is our culture and lifestyle. Here, you will be encouraged to be your authentic self, to share your wisdom with our emerging generation of medical doctors, and in doing so, find your purpose.
Our remoteness helps drive a culture of invention and human connection, which feels both old-fashioned and… like the only future worth pursuing. Here in Tasmania, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to breathtaking coastlines, National Parks or award-winning restaurants or bars.
Some people surf in the early mornings and go fly fishing on weekends or take photography classes, write novels, sell preserves at the weekly farmers’ markets, learn to mountain bike. They take part in the community, volunteering and serving on boards. And their spouses and children have similar opportunities to thrive in a quieter, safer, more adventurous place.
After a hard day at work, you can get on your bike or put on your boots and “tell it to the mountain” in minutes, not hours.
Something is happening here, and you’re invited to be part of it.
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The Role of the Staff Specialist
Based in the scenic waterfront area of Hobart, Tasmania, as one of our Staff Specialist you’ll provide emergency care to patients attending the Emergency Department (ED) at the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH).
You will be encouraged to be yourself, to learn, to grow and to develop meaning in your work. As a Staff Specialist, you may choose to be involved in research and quality improvement activities, undergraduate teaching of students from University of Tasmania’s Medical, Nursing and Paramedic schools and postgraduate teaching for our interns, registrars, and residents. The RHH is a Training Stage 4 accredited site (accredited in 2022) for both adult and paediatric emergency medicine.
At the RHH we are fortunate to have strong links with other specialised areas which offer great flexibility for ED specialists who wish to work across multiple disciplines. Some of these areas include:
1. Retrieval Medicine
2. Hospital in the home
3. Trauma
4. Medical education and Simulation
5. Geriatric Emergency Medicine
6. Emergency Medicine Research
7. Emergency Medicine Education and Training (EMET)
8. Hyperbaric Medicine
9. Aerospace
Extreme Environment medicine (with Tasmanian being the home of the Australian Antarctic Program and the gateway to Eastern Antarctica).
We want an enthusiastic candidate who wants to make an impact on the future of your profession. You’re also inspired by what is offered as a leader in our Emergency Department.
A few of our benefits:
10. Extensive salary packaging options with excellent leave benefits (including professional development leave)
11. Mentoring and support with an inclusive and well-respected team
12. Diverse specialist career pathways and professional development
13. Collaborative relationships with a range of professionals across multiple disciplines
14. Award winning health and wellbeing programs (Our onsite ED therapy dog Teddy, can’t wait to meet you!)
15. Generous relocation support packages plus accommodation support for when you arrive.
16. Employer visa sponsorship and support for families for overseas applicants.
Get in touch
If you’re interested, reach out for a conversation about working in Tasmania in the Emergency Department at the Royal Hobart Hospital by contacting:
Dr Paul Scott
Acting ED Director
paul.scott@ths.tas.gov.au (03) 6166 8609
About the Royal Hobart Hospital
The Royal Hobart Hospital is the tertiary referral hospital in Tasmania and the principal teaching hospital for the University of Tasmania School of Medicine. The hospital provides all general and specialty medical and surgical services as well as paediatrics, obstetrics and psychiatry. It is also the state’s tertiary trauma centre.
The Emergency Department (ED) provides a tertiary level service for people with illness or injury 24 hours a day 7 days per week. Our busy ED provides care for > 75,000 patients annually with an admission rate of more than 35% and a paediatric case load of 20%.
The RHH Emergency Department has a co-located Emergency Medical Unit (EMU) which is a short stay ward for patients requiring a brief hospital stay (generally less than 24 hours). The EMU has 28 short-stay beds operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with a high turnover ward environment and a variety of clinical presentations.
The health demographics of the Tasmanian population means you’ll get to work with a greatly differing population, often more unwell, with more advanced pathology. We have a specialised and highly dedicated allied health team based in the ED to ensure alternated pathways to hospital admission are fully utilised.
The RHH ED is a fast-paced and energetic environment and there are opportunities for staff to be involved in a variety of projects, clinical and research opportunities.
With the RHH Emergency Department (ED) significantly outgrowing its current capacity and facilities, works on the ED expansion commenced in March 2022. This is the first stage of work to expand and modernise the ED, ensuring that we have the number of beds and treatment points needed to meet future emergency service demand through to 2035. This major redevelopment is creating a state-of-the-art emergency department slated for completion in 2026.
Details of Appointment
Salary
A remuneration package comprising the Agreement base salary, relevant allowances and other entitlements will be negotiated with the successful applicant dependent on clinical experience and seniority.
Classification
Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1 to Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 3 in accordance with the Salaried Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2019
17. Access to the Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner salary range is subject to the successful applicant satisfying the criteria for Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Levels 1, 2 and 3 as described in the Medical Practitioners (Public Sector) Award.
18. A new wages agreement has been agreed and is currently being registered in the Tasmanian Industrial Commission. The new rates apply to this position and are effective from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2023.
Award
Medical Practitioners (Public Sector) Award
Period of Employment
Multiple Vacancies:
19. Permanent full-time or part-time shift work (with on-call), working up to 76 hours per fortnight*.
20. Fixed term full-time or part-time shift work (with on-call) working up to 76 hours per fortnight*.
*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant/s
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.
Location
Royal Hobart Hospital (Hobart, Tasmania)
Essential Requirements
21. Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in a relevant specialty
Check your registration status and accreditation requirements by visiting Ahpra Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency - Registration (ahpra.gov.au)
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:1. Conviction checks in the following areas:
a) Crimes of Violence
b) Sex Related Offences
c) Serious Drug Offences
d) Crimes involving dishonesty
2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check
Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents
513254, 522408 Staff Specialist - ED SMP1-11 (July 2023) CSU.pdf
513254, 522408 Staff Specialist - ED SMP1-11 (July 2023) CSU.docx
Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 2022.pdf
Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 2022.docx
How to Apply
Apply online only. Please click the blue "Apply now" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
Please Note:
All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
Please do not send applications directly to the contact person.