Clinical Lead - Emergency Medicine (526394)

Clinical Lead - Emergency Medicine (MCH) (526394)

Tasmanian | The quiet pursuit of the extraordinary

Details of Appointment 

Fixed term, full time, day/evening shifts (with on-call) position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible, for a three year period.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant

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, part time and casual vacancies.

Why Tasmania?

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Who Are We Looking For?

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Clinical Lead – Emergency Medicine, Mersey Community Hospital (MCH), to work for the Department of Health (DoH) in the North West region. This role will require the successful applicant to work with the Clinical Director - Emergency Medicine and assist with providing a high level of strategic leadership and direction, ensuring resources are efficiently utilised, services are effectively integrated within the hospital/service and the highest standards of service delivery are achieved in accordance with hospital/service policy directions, service standards and financial targets. In addition, the Clinical Lead will provide specialist emergency medical care to patients attending the Department of Emergency Medicine at the MCH in Latrobe, while some clinical shifts may be undertaken at the North West Regional Hospital, Burnie.

The MCH Emergency Department has approximately 30,000 presentations annually and treat a broad range of patients. The MCH is a subacute hospital with limited general medicine inpatient services, and inpatient rehabilitation unit.  The MCH Emergency Department is staffed with both FACEM and FACRRM/FRACGP’s. Both EDs have excellent access to 24 hour pathology and 24 hour on call radiology services.  Staffing is equivalent across both sites and consists of Staff Specialists, CMO’s, Registrars and Residents rostered to each shift. Both MCH and NWRH Emergency Departments are also accredited by ACEM for the Associateship Emergency Medicine Training Programs (Foundational, Intermediate and Advanced), and we have multiple FACEMS who are accredited as supervisors for these programs.

We are a small and inclusive group of specialists who have found North West Tasmania to be a beautiful place to live and an excellent location to pursue our professional goals. In our small group we have specialists with extensive experience and qualifications in diverse sub speciality areas including but limited to: toxicology, POCUS, paediatric emergency medicine, humanitarian projects and medicine, disaster medicine, clinical research, palliative care, VAD, medical education and administration.  You will have the ability to develop a portfolio that matches your passion and skillset and be able to share this knowledge with trainees and colleagues alike.  We are also a statewide hub for the EMET program and opportunities exist to be involved in this outreach educational program to the more remote areas in the NW including King Island and Queenstown.

Applications are invited from Fellows of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (FACEM). Fellows of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM) and Fellows of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) with relevant Emergency Medicine skills and qualifications are also encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to candidates who have completed the ACEM Associateship in Emergency Medicine Advanced Training Program (AEMTP) and who possess critical care experience.

The DoH offers a comprehensive undergraduate and graduate clinical training program, with close ties to the University of Tasmania through the Rural Clinical School.  As such, you will be responsible for providing leadership and help with the delivery of the Undergraduate general medical education program.

Salary:

Specialist Medical Practitioners

Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1 - Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 3 ($222,789 - $319,701 per annum, pro rata + 12% superannuation)

Please note that access to the Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner salary range $309,222 - $319,701 is subject to the successful applicant satisfying the criteria for Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1, 2 or 3 as outlined in the Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award

• Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2025

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

• Salary packaging options include a range of benefits like living expenses up to $9,010 and $2,650 in meals and entertainment every year
• Continuing Professional Development Allowance of $17,483 per annum, pro rata
• Provision of a fully maintained private plated motor vehicle or motor vehicle allowance of $28,786 per annum, pro rata
• Allowance in lieu of private practice schemes 35%
• North West Recruitment and Retention Allowance 20%
• Generous relocation assistance and accommodation support available
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
• Management allowance 5%

With the range of allowances included the salary can range from Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1 - Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 3, $465,112 - $647,306 per annum, pro rata + 12% superannuation. 

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

What Can We Offer?

• Contemporary, well equipped work environments
• Flexible work/life balance
• Attractive Salary Package
• Dynamic team environment
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

Essential Requirements

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

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:
• Crimes of Violence
• Sex Related Offences
• Serious Drug Offences
• Crimes involving dishonesty
2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Desirable Requirements

• Current Driver’s Licence

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

526394 Clinical Lead - Emergency Medicine SMP1-11 (July 2023) CSU.docx

How to apply:

Online applications are preferred, please click the blue Apply Now button. If you apply online please do not send a hard copy application as well.

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Complete the following application form and email your application to the listed contact person including the below form:

• Applicant Guide.docx

In order to be considered for this position it is a requirement that you complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

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

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy:-

Donna Stubbs 
Employment Consultant - Medical Services NW 
Phone number: (03) 6478 5283
Email address: donna.harris@ths.tas.gov.au

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