Staff Specialist - Anaesthetist (Cardiac) (519003L1)

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

Applications are sought for Specialist Anaesthetists with subspecialty expertise in cardiac anaesthesia and a strong general clinical background, including experience in teaching and quality assurance in a public hospital setting. The successful applicant would be expected to participate in general anaesthetic clinical duties as well as cardiac anaesthesia.

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 Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine (DAPM) provides a comprehensive range of general and specialist clinical anaesthesia services including trauma, paediatric surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, vascular and obstetrics specialities. Anaesthesia services are also provided for Interventional Cardiology, Endoscopy Unit and Medical Imaging Department including Interventional Radiology, CT/MRI and PET scan. We also provide an Acute Pain Service and Perioperative Medicine service.

The Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine is a high-quality specialist teaching department with significant research activity.  We participate in multi-centre research trials and encourage local research. We have strong links with University of Tasmania Faculty of Health Science and the Menzies Research Centre.

Tasmanian | The quiet pursuit of the extraordinary

The Role

• Provide clinical services in Anaesthesia and Perioperative Services including diagnosis, treatment and care for patients within the Southern area, both inpatients and outpatients.
• Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programs.
• Undertake research in the area of anaesthesia and perioperative care.
• Participate in an out of hours On-Call Roster.
• Actively pursue improvements in clinical support areas as allocated by the Director.
• Participate in such Hospital committees and administrative matters as required by the Director - Department of Anaesthesia & Perioperative Medicines.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities.
• Observe all hospital by­laws and statutory regulations.

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

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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Salary

Medical Practitioners (Public Sector) Award

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.

Base salary points range for Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1 at $216,300 through to Specialist Medical Pra