Visiting Medical Specialist (Urology)

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 including a da Vinic XI dual console robotic platform.

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.

As well as an attractive allowance and relocation package, successful candidates will be eligible for an additional Urology Specialist Allowance of up to $110,000 per annum, pro rata, further to their award rate.

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.

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 45-minute flight away.

Details of Appointment

Fixed Term, full time, day worker with on-call, working 21 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.

• 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.

Salary:

Visiting Medical Practitioners 

Visiting Medical Practitioners Level 1- Visiting Medical Specialists Level 4 $280,161 - $490,097 per annum, pro rata + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging 

• Salary range is in accordance with Tasmanian Visiting Medical Practitioners (Public Sector) Agreement 2019

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Urology Specialist Allowance of up to $110,000 per annum, pro rata
• Relocation and commencement support available up to $15,000 for approved appointees

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in a relevant specialty

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) or equivalent

NOTE:   Expedited pathway for Fellowship Accreditation now available through the RACS.

*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 if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.

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:

1. Crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty

1. Identification check
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

Generic Visiting Medical Specialist VS01-04 (July 2023) CSU.docx

Application Guide: 

Applicant Guide.docx

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 pages application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

*only Agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to this role 

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

For more information 

Dr Richard Cetti

Position: Head of Urology Unit

Phone: +61 3 6777 6591

E-mail: richard.cetti@ths.tas.gov.au

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