Our hospital and Department of Anatomical Pathology is seeking interest from suitably qualified applicants for Staff Specialist - Anatomical Pathology vacancies.
Who are we?
We are Tasmania’s largest hospital and major referral centre. As the major clinical teaching and research centre, we collaborate with the University of Tasmania and other institutions. All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.
The Role
- Participate in the Anatomical Pathology services provided by the department of Anatomical Pathology at our hospital.
- Conduct tissue review meetings.
- Undertake undergraduate teaching of medical students of the University of Tasmania.
- Provide supervision and training of postgraduate specialist trainees.
- Maintain involvement in research activities including supervision of research students.
- Monitor the effectiveness of the services provided to patients.
- Provide administrative functions to the unit as required.
- Work collaboratively with scientific staff and other health professionals.
- 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, safeguarding practices for vulnerable people, and related training.
- 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.
A few of our benefits:
- Extensive salary packaging options with excellent leave benefits (including professional development leave).
- Mentoring and support with an inclusive and well-respected team.
- Diverse specialist career pathways and professional development.
- Collaborative relationships with a range of professionals across multiple disciplines.
- Generous relocation support packages plus accommodation support for when you arrive.
- Employer visa sponsorship and support for families for overseas applicants.
Salary
Medical Practitioners (Public Sector) Award
A remuneration package comprising the Agreement base salary, relevant allowances and other entitlements will be negotiated with the successful applicant dependent on clinical experience and seniority.
Base salary points range for Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1 at $210,000 through to Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 11 at $288,000 with further salary increments available.
- Please note that access to the Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner salary range $291,472 - $301,349 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
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
- Allowance in lieu of motor vehicle currently set at $27,535 pro rata per annum, paid fortnightly (with CPI indexation on 1 July each year).
- Continuing Professional Development Allowance of $16,000 pro rata per annum.
- Relocation allowance.
- On call allowance % of Base Salary.
- All other allowances as per current Award.
- And subject to approval from the Private Patient Scheme Committee (PPS), 35% of Base salary plus on-call, pro rata) of additional payment will be paid from (PPS). If not admitted to the PPS, a 35% in lieu of PPS of base salary will be paid.
Other Benefits:
- You will have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
- You will also have access to accommodation and relocation costs.
Essential Requirements
- Holds specialist registration; or
- Is a registered Medical Practitioner who is an International Medical Graduate (IMG) who is on the specialist pathway
- Is a registered Medical Practitioner who is an International Medical Graduate (IMG) who has a recognised overseas specialist qualification and is assessed as having sufficient experience in the speciality.
Desirable Requirements
- Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) autopsy certificates - adult and perinatal, or relevant equivalent qualification
