Senior Staff Specialist (525695) (Urology)Australia, TasAug 26, 2024Join Our Expert Urology Team as a Consultant Urological Surgeon at Launceston General HospitalLaunceston General Hospital invites applications for a Consultant Urological Surgeon to join our dynamic and expanding team. Serving a population of approximately 300,000, our unit provides a comprehensive Level 6 Urology service across North and North-West Tasmania, along with statewide sub-specialist services.Our urology department is renowned for its supportive and collaborative culture. You’ll be joining a team of four experienced urologists who are committed to excellence in patient care, well supported by a team of registrars, including a SET trainee and clinical nurse specialist.We have access to state-of-the-art equipment and are excited to launch a robotic platform and programme this year, enhancing our surgical capabilities.The successful candidate will be expected to participate in satellite clinics and theatre lists at the Mersey Community Hospital as part of the Statewide Urological Service provision, and to participate in SET Registrar training and Multidisciplinary Team Meetings. Subspecialist interests are encouraged. Experience in Female urology and reconstruction is highly valued.If you are a passionate urologist looking to take the next step in your career, within a supportive and innovative environment, in this most beautiful part of the world, we encourage you to apply.The role:Clinical Activities:Operating in the Main Theatre Suite at LGH.Operating in the Day Procedure Unit at LGH & MCH.Seeing patients in the Outpatient Clinic at LGH & MCH.Weekly Grand Rounds.Provide consultative service for other specialty units.Supervising clinical work of junior medical staff in the Unit.Quality Assurance Activities within the LGH:Participating in Unit and Departmental Management Meetings.Participating in continuing education meetings.Teaching of the clinical staff (Doctors and Nurses).Ensuring accurate clinical records are maintained for each patient.Overseeing the quality of care provided by the junior medical staff.Teaching & Research:Undergraduate teaching, including tutorials for students of the Tasmanian Medical School.Teaching of junior medical staff.Participate in clinical reviews and research activities at the LGH.Call Back:Participate in an out-of-hours on-call roster with other consultants.Actively participate in and contribute to the organisation’s Quality & Safety and Work Health & Safety processes, including in the development and implementation of safety systems, improvement initiatives and related training.The incumbent can expect to be allocated duties, not specifically mentioned in this document, that are within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from persons occupying positions at this classification level.Location:Launceston General Hospital & Mersey Community Hospital, Department of Surgical and Perioperative Services; outpatients and theatre suites. The Launceston General Hospital (LGH) provides inpatient and ambulatory services to Launceston and surrounding areas.Details of AppointmentFixed Term, part time, day worker with on call, working 38 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a three-year period. Please note that a possibility exists for the successful applicant to work in a position of a Visiting Medical Specialist or as a Staff Specialist, hours to be negotiated.Specialist Medical PractitionersSpecialist Medical Practitioner Level 1- Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 3 $210,000 - $310,349 per annum, pro rata + 11.5% superannuation + access to salary packaging.Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in Urology/Urological Surgery.Is a registered Medical Practitioner who is an International Medical Graduate (IMG) who is on the specialist pathway; or(IMG) who has a recognised overseas specialist qualification and is assessed as having sufficient experience in Urology/Urological Surgery.Current Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements).*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment.Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated DocumentsWe encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.For more informationDr Stephen BroughPosition: Deputy Director of Surgical and Perioperative ServicesPhone: (03) 6777 6591E-mail: stephen.brough@ths.tas.gov.au
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