- 76 hour fornightly contract.
- Up to $600k package.
- Beautiful, affordable, Aussie city.
Community information
Launceston - Tasmania's second city - offers senior medical professionals a rare chance to combine senior clinical practice with an exceptional quality of life. Set in a beautifully preserved heritage city surrounded by the Cataract Gorge and Tamar Valley, Launceston has affordable housing , short commutes (bike, walk, buses or drive), a very relaxed pace, and the space to truly unwind outside of work with your loved ones. Specialists who relocate here take advantage of the amazing house prices and enjoy the famous vibrant foodie scene, a fun arts culture, as well as easy access to some of Australia’s most stunning natural landscapes. It is all about lifestyle here.
Salary information
The Tasmanian medical agreement is one of the most generous Australian wage settlements for consultants. The package is up to $600k depending on years of experience (Years as a consultant 1 to 10). It includes a professional development allowance of $17k. The health service will also provide full relocation allowances of $15k and provide initial accommodation support , as well as supporting permanent residency support. Package includes fully maintained car or car allowance of $28,786 per annum.
ED info
- 43 bed unit.
- 45k presentations (20% kids).
- 30-40% admission rates.
- As of 16th November ,the average waiting time is less than 2 hours for non-critical cases.
- Referral centre for Northern Tasmania.
- ED has high acuity with clinical diversity, including major trauma. Supported by all major specialties and ICU with ECMO.
- 24-hour cardiac interventional angiography.
- Australian College of Emergency Medicine accreditation for 24 months of Emergency Registrar Training, including TS4 (late phase training).
- A talented cohort of FACEM with expertise in ultrasound, paediatrics, retrieval, international EM, medical education and leadership.
Job scope
- Deliver high-quality emergency medical care to patients across all ages, conditions and cultural backgrounds
- Provide strong leadership in clinical decision-making and patient management
- Mentor and support junior doctors and medical students, contributing actively to their professional growth
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, patient-centred care
- Engage in quality improvement initiatives and uphold best practice through active participation in clinical governance
- Contribute to the ongoing development and strategic growth of the Emergency Department, bringing expertise in relevant special interest areas
Selection criteria
- FACEM or training completed in either UK, Ireland, Canada, USA or South Africa or
- Already assessed by ACEM as substantially comparable.
- First class communication skills.
- A strong collaborative ethos.
- Interest in teaching and training.
- Interest in clinical governance activities.
For more information please contact Alasdair Spinner on alasdair@spinnermedical.com or +447414531583.
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