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The
Team: The
Launceston General Hospital is an accredited 450 bed teaching hospital and is
the major referral hospital for Tasmania’s North and North-West. The hospital
provides emergency and acute care, specialist services, inpatient and ambulatory
care to Launceston and surrounding areas. Launceston General Hospital is the
largest employer in the region with around 2,300 staff.
It provides quality services in
a culture of respect and trust and high levels of professionalism with a focus
on performance and achieving results. The hospital focuses on teamwork within
the hospital and with community providers.
The hospital has a close working
partnership with the University of Tasmania and works with many universities to
provide clinical practice experience for students within different areas of
Medicine, Nursing & Midwifery, Allied Health and Pharmacy.
The Clifford Craig Foundation is
the community arm of the hospital. It aims to improve the health of the
community through the provision of funding for innovative medical research,
education of health professions, funding of medical equipment and patient
facilities within the hospital. Its medical research program provides
significant benefits for the people of the region.
Most importantly, all donations
are spent in Northern Tasmania and used to provide doctors, nurses and other
health professionals with unique medical research opportunities they would find
difficult to get at other regional hospitals. This gives the Launceston General
Hospital a competitive edge to attract and retain skilled medical professionals
to live and work in the Northern region of Tasmania.
The Tasmanian Department of
Health has supported the implementation of the Studer Program at Launceston
General Hospital which commenced in October 2022. This program comprises nine
key principles:
- Commit to Excellence
- Measure the important things
- Build a culture around service
- Develop leaders to develop people
- Focus on employee engagement
- Build individual accountability
- Align Values with goals and accountability
- Communicate at all levels
- Recognise and reward success
The
Department of Health The Department of Health is committed to
improving the health and wellbeing of patients, clients and the Tasmanian
community through a sustainable, high quality and safe health system. We value
leading with purpose, being creative and innovative, acting with integrity,
being accountable and being collegial. The Department seeks to provide an
environment that supports safe work practices, diversity and respect, employment
opportunities and ongoing learning and development. The Department values the
diverse backgrounds, skills and contributions of all employees and treats them
and members of the community with respect. We do not tolerate discrimination,
harassment or bullying in the workplace. All employees must uphold the State’s
Service Principles and Code of Conduct which are found in the State Service Act
2000. The Department supports the Consumer and Community Engagement
Principles. Mission and
Values Values - To be caring
- To be respectful
- To be compassionate
- To be person and family centred
Mission - Improved consumer experience and health outcomes
- Safe, compassionate and
evidenced-based care, which is centred on the needs of consumers,
and provided in partnership with them.
- Connected and coordinated services
- Right care, right place, right time,
with seamless, timely and smooth connections for people moving between care
settings
- Efficient and sustainable services
- Evidence-based health care and
services provided in the most appropriate setting to deliver the best consumer
outcomes and value to the Tasmanian community
- Strong partnerships with consumers and the community
- Informed and empowered consumers and community, actively participating in health service planning,
design, delivery, evaluation and improvement
- Improved health and wellbeing
- Informed, involved consumers,
supported to self-manage and be partners in improving their
health outcomes
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of
Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your
application. 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. Details of
appointment: Fixed term full time, day worker (with on call) position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible for a two 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. Salary: Specialist
Medical Practitioners
Specialist Medical
Practitioner Level 1- Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 3 $216,300 -
$310,389 per annum, pro rata + 12% superannuation + access to salary
packaging
Please note that access to the Senior Specialist Medical
Practitioner salary range $300,216 -$310,389 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 Agreement 2022
In addition, the following allowances
and benefit, 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
- Provision of a fully maintained
private plated motor vehicle or (Delete previous for part time SMP) motor
vehicle allowance of $28,786 per annum, pro rata
- Participation in Private Practice
Scheme 35% or allowance in lieu of private practice schemes 35%
- Continuing Professional Development
Allowance of $16,974 per annum, pro rata
- Travel and relocation assistance
support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up
to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
- Professional development and
accelerated pathways.
- 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 $14.50 per
week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
Eligibility: Eligibility: Successful applicants will
be required to meet the essential criteria as - Specialist or limited registration
with the Medical Board of Australia in a relevant speciality
*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. Applicants should note the following
criteria are desirable: - Possesses or working toward
fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators
- Current Driver’s
Licence
Note: - Please refer to the Application
Guide for more information of pre-employment check. For more information, please
contact: Name: Assoc Prof Viney K. Joshi
Position: Executive Director of Medical Services
Phone number: (03) 6777 6496
Email address: viney.joshi@ths.tas.gov.au
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