Senior Staff Specialist - Urology (525695)

Join Our Expert Urology Team as a Consultant Urological Surgeon at Launceston General Hospital

Launceston 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 in July 2025, 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 robotics 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:

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.
• Research is encouraged with funds available through the Clifford Craig Foundation.

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2. 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.

1. 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.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

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.

Launceston, Tasmania:

Located in the beautiful Tamar Valley, Launceston is Tasmania’s second major city. It is one of Australia's most liveable and innovative regional cities, and regularly ranked as one of the country’s most family friendly.  A UNESCO city of gastronomy, Launceston has an exciting restaurant, café and market scene. World heritage wilderness is on your doorstep- the Tamar winelands, Cradle Mountain, world-class mountain biking tracks and golf courses. Launceston has a rich arts scene with over seven theatre spaces hosting events such as the Junction Arts Festival, Mona Foma and Festivalé. Launceston has good transport links with the rest of Australia, with regular flights to all major state capitals, serviced by all three major airlines. Melbourne is only a 50-minute flight away.

Details of Appointment

Fixed Term, full time, day worker with on-call, working 76 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.