The Tasmanian Health Service is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community.
We are committed to providing the highest levels of healthcare and services.
We have an opportunity within the Neurosurgery Department at Royal Hobart Hospital for a Senior Resident Medical Officer.
Royal Hobart hospital is Tasmania's largest hospital and major referral centre.
As the major clinical teaching and research centre, RHH works closely with the University of Tasmania and other institutions.
Royal Hobart Hospital offers challenging and stimulating employment and future career opportunities with salary commensurate with qualification and experience.
Superannuation and salary packagingSupport and dynamic work environmentStrong Professional and social networksA unique and well-balanced lifestyle
Salary
$121,540 per annum
Salary range is in accordance with the Medical Practitioners Agreement ****
Classification
Medical Practitioner Level 4A (Senior Resident Medical Officer)
Award
Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award
Period of Employment
Fixed term, full time day work, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from 1 February **** until 7 February ****.
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.
Location
Department of Neurosurgery, Royal Hobart Hospital
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Duties




Admission of patients.Care of patients in the wards including a daily ward round.Attend Specialist and Registrar ward rounds and record all decisions made in the medical history.Timely responses to calls by members of the patient's care team.Ensure that consultations occur when requested.Interact with families or carers of hospital patients.Accurate and timely recording of drugs and treatment.Checking and signing of result sheets for investigations.Undertake procedures as required.
Desirable Requirements
Current Driver's Licence
Essential Requirements
Registration with the Medical Board of Australia and is eligible for employment in a position normally occupied by a Senior Resident Medical Officer.
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:
Conviction checks in the following areas:Crimes of ViolenceSex Related OffencesSerious Drug OffencesCrimes involving dishonestyIdentification checkDisciplinary action in previous employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents
Generic Senior Resident Medical Officer - MP4A (May ****).
docxApplicant Guide ****.docx
How to apply
Only online applications will be considered for this recruitment campaign.
You are NOT required to address the selection criteria within the Statement of Duties.
You are required to submit an up-to-date CV, a cover letter outlining career goals and your suitability for the position.
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PLEASE NOTE:



Applications submitted by an Agency on behalf of an applicant will not be considered for this recruitment campaign.
For further information please contact:
Dr Nova Thani
Head of Department, Neurosurgery
Email: ******
For further information regarding the application process if required please contact:
Medical Staffing Unit
Royal Hobart Hospital
******
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