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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 The
successful candidate must be experienced and able to work independently with
minimal supervision. 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 $222,789 - $319,701 per annum,
pro rata + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging 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 Agreement 2025
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 motor vehicle allowance of $30,254 per annum,
pro rata
- Participation in Private Practice
Scheme 35% or allowance in lieu of private practice schemes 35%
- Continuing Professional Development
Allowance of $17,483 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 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 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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