Staff Specialist - Clinical Haematologist (530567)

The Royal Hobart Hospital and Department of Health is seeking interest from suitably qualified applicants for a Staff Specialist Clinical Haematologist vacancy.

We seek a skilled haematologist ideally with clinical and laboratory qualifications to be part of a dynamic Haematology service.

Who are we?

Royal Hobart Hospital is Tasmania’s largest hospital and major referral centre. As the major clinical teaching and research centre, RHH collaborates with the University of Tasmania and other institutions.  All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.

The Haematology Department provides comprehensive care to Tasmanian patients with benign and malignant blood disorders. Haematologists work in a multidisciplinary team and supervise advanced trainees and junior doctors. The culture of the unit is highly supportive and focussed on excellent patient care. There is also an active clinical trials unit.

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The Role

Patient Care:

• Provide consultant services in haematology for the care of inpatients and outpatients at the RHH, and where appropriate, in other hospitals across Tasmania.
• Provide a comprehensive diagnostic, therapeutic and on call service to facilitate tertiary care of haematology patients

Teaching:

• Provide undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in haematology. 
• Provide supervision and training to postgraduate specialist trainees.

Quality Improvement:

• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities.
• Monitor the effectiveness of the services provided to patients.

Research:

• Maintain an active involvement in research activities.

Administration and Management:

• Provide administrative functions and participate in Hospital committee matters as required by the Executive Director Medical Services, the Chief Medical Officer or the Staff Specialist - Head of Unit Clinical Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplant
• Represent the Hospital on relevant Statewide or National Committees, as required.
• Work collaboratively with medical, nursing, laboratory staff and other health professionals.

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, safeguarding practices for vulnerable people, 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.

A few of our benefits:

• Extensive salary packaging options with excellent leave benefits (including professional development leave).
• Mentoring and support with an inclusive and well-respected team.
• Diverse specialist career pathways and professional development.
• Collaborative relationships with a range of professionals across multiple disciplines.
• Generous relocation support packages plus accommodation support for when you arrive.
• Employer visa sponsorship and support for families for overseas applicants.

Hobart, Tasmania

Hobart has become a cultural centre, with year-round art and music events and restaurants serving gourmet local produce. Excellent educational opportunities and easy access to outdoor pursuits make this the perfect place to raise a family. Enjoy a more tranquil, community-orientated lifestyle while remaining only a short flight from the busy mainland.

Experience beautiful beaches and pristine alpine regions where you can enjoy a vast variety of sports and outdoor activities to suit everyone on the doorstep of a bustling capital city while enjoying the advantages of a short commute and excellent work-life balance.

In Tasmania you will be encouraged to be yourself, to learn, to grow and to develop meaning in your work. You will have a powerful connection to your patients and your colleagues, and the community will encourage your success. Our isolation helps drive a culture of creation and human connection, which feels both old fashioned and… like the only future worth pursuing.

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