Ophthalmology Senior Registrar
North West Coast of Tasmania
The Tasmanian Health Service is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community. We are committed to providing the highest levels of healthcare and services.
We are seeking interest from applicants for an accredited Senior Ophthalmology Registrar vacancy at Royal Hobart Hospital with secondment to the Northwest of Tasmania. Suitable for fifth-year RANZCO trainees, this job offers trainees a well-supported, high volume, varied (not just cataract) surgical experience across the breadth of comprehensive ophthalmology making this a great job for consolidating your surgical skills, whilst having consultant back up available where needed.
The successful applicant will be based at North West Eye Surgeons which has private rooms and an associated day surgery at Devonport Eye Hospital in Devonport and private rooms at North West Medical Centre in Burnie. The registrar, as part of their usual duties, may at times also see patients at THS facilities such as North West Regional Hospital and Mersey Community Hospital. Operating will occur for the most part at Devonport Eye Hospital with some lists at North West Private Hospital. The private outpatients and theatres are well appointed with up-to-date facilities and equipment.
The consultants based at North West Eye Surgeons and visiting ophthalmologists together offer comprehensive and subspecialty ophthalmic care including vitreoretinal surgery, medical retina, glaucoma, oculoplastic ophthalmology, cornea, and paediatric ophthalmology. There is a vitreoretinal surgeon visiting weekly and a corneal surgeon every fourth week.
Tasmania offers an envious lifestyle with some amazing natural attractions, a wide range of opportunities, short commutes, cultural events and festivals, and exceptional food and produce.
Full of colour and flavour, Tasmania's north-west is the gateway to some of Tasmania's most beautiful natural places. Exploring the north-west you'll find classic coastal drives, food trails, stunning national parks and beautiful nature reserves.
Royal Hobart Hospital offers challenging and stimulating employment and future career opportunities with salary commensurate with qualification and experience.
1. Superannuation and salary packaging
2. Relocation Assistance
3. Support and dynamic work environment
4. Strong Professional and social networks
5. A unique and well-balanced lifestyle
Salary
$97,946 – 138,593 per annum + 11% superannuation + access to salary packaging
6. Salary range is in accordance with Salaried Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2019
7. 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.
8. Relocation and commencement support available up to $15,000 for approved appointees
Classification
Medical Practitioner Level 5-11 (Registrar/Senior Registrar)
Period of Employment
Fixed term full-time day work (with on-call), working 80 hours per fortnight commencing after the 5th of February 2024 onwards – by negotiation, to 3rd February 2025. Shorter periods of employment considered throughout this period.
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
North West Coast, Tasmania
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Duties
The Registrar is responsible for the day-to-day management of private & public inpatients/outpatients and provides afterhours emergency cover at the hospital as required.
Essential 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. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer of any new criminal convictions and/or if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.
9. General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
10. Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements).
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
Generic Registrar-Senior Registrar MP5-11 (April 2023) CS.pdf
Generic Registrar-Senior Registrar MP5-11 (April 2023) CS.docx
0. Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 2022.pdf
0. Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 2022.docx