Staff Specialist - Neurology (509123)

Permanent role commencing early February 2025

At 53.2 hours per fortnight (0.7 FTE) or fractional appointments within by negotiation.

Note: permanent appointments are subject to a probation period where applicable

The Royal Hobart Hospital and Department of Neurology seeks suitably qualified applicants for a position as Staff Specialist in Neurology, either at 53.2 hours per fortnight (0.7 FTE) or fractional appointments up to a total of 53.2 hours per fortnight by negotiation.

We seek personable colleagues to build our growing department with interests and skills that complement the current mix of specialists, who will be a valued part of our group, provide excellent care for both outpatients and inpatients and contribute to the training, teaching and research aspects of the department.

Who are we?

The Royal Hobart Hospital is one of Australia’s oldest hospital, serving as the largest hospital and tertiary referral centre for Tasmania, with around 450 overnight beds and 90 day beds.  As the state’s the major clinical teaching and research hospital, RHH collaborates closely with the University of Tasmania and has links to interstate 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 Neurology runs a large inpatient and consult service in neurology and stroke, operates both general and subspecialty outpatient clinics, provides comprehensive neurophysiological testing and has a pivotal role in neurology training (as part of the Victorian/Tasmania advanced training group) and teaching for the University of Tasmania.  The Department currently employs 10 staff specialists (plus 2 visiting neurologists), 4 registrars (plus a rotating registrar from a general medicine), 2 resident medical officers, 2 nurses, 3 neurophysiology scientists and 5 administrative staff.  More information about the department and scope of inpatient and outpatient activities is available via ANZAN Royal Hobart Hospital..

The Role

• Specialist care of outpatients, which may include a combination of both general neurology and subspecialty clinics and ambulatory care roles, based on the applicant’s interests and experience
• Direct care and consult advice for inpatients in neurology, including after hours on call work on a pro rata basis.  The latter includes acute stroke care, with options for referral for endovascular clot retrieval at RHH
• Performance of neurological procedures and testing, including one or more of EEG reporting, NCS/EMG testing, botulinum toxin administration, ambulatory care procedures, baclofen pump refills and/or managing implantable devices such a deep brain stimulators and vagus nerve stimulators.
• Contribution to quality assurance, audit and research programs within the department and/or the University of Tasmania
• Training and teaching of advanced trainees in neurology, basic physician trainees, other junior staff, nursing staff, allied health staff and medical students
• Effective liaison with other professionals, including relevant other departments (such as intensive care, neurosurgery, vascular surgery and paediatrics), allied health and nursing staff, and local general practitioners

A few of our benefits:

• Generous Award entitlements, including professional development and sabbatical leave and allowances, on call allowance, disruption allowance (for phone calls when on call), call back allowance, and motor vehicle allowance
• Extensive salary packaging options, including novated leasing of motor vehicles
• Encouragement to develop subspecialty skills and interests, including research and teaching around that area
• A friendly and supportive group with which to work
• Generous relocation support packages, including accommodation support on moving
• Employer visa sponsorship and support for families for overseas applicants.

Hobart, Tasmania

Hobart and Tasmania offer an enviable lifestyle, with excellent local fine food and dining, a thriving local arts scene, regular festivals and events, and easy access to nearby pristine wilderness and coastal environments.  There are quality local schools and services, with accessible housing and short commuting times all making the city well suited for raising family and a comfortable work-life balance.  The local airport provides easy access to most Australian capital cities and Auckland, NZ.

The RHH is conveniently located in the central city, with easy access to all services and Hobart's water