Job Description
Consultant Anaesthetist (Senior Staff Specialist / Staff Specialist)
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Gladstone, Queensland | Coastal Lifestyle | High-Impact Regional Practice
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The Opportunity
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Join a dynamic and expanding regional health service as a Consultant Anaesthetist at Gladstone Hospital.
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This is a hands-on, high-impact role offering broad clinical exposure, leadership opportunities, and genuine work-life balance in a well-supported regional setting.
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You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality anaesthetic and perioperative care while contributing to service development, teaching, and clinical governance.
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As a Consultant Anaesthetist, You Will
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Provide anaesthetic services across a broad case mix including:
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General surgery
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Orthopaedics
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
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Endoscopy and procedural lists
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Dental and investigative services
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Lead **pre-anaesthetic assessment clinics**
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Deliver care to high-acuity patients, including **HDU ward rounds**
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Provide advanced procedural care including:
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Airway management
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Ventilatory support
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Central venous access
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Acute and perioperative pain management
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Coordinate patient transfers with Retrieval Services Queensland
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Participate in the **on-call and after-hours roster**
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Contribute to **clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement**
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Mentor and supervise junior doctors and medical students
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The Hospital
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Gladstone Hospital is a modern 70-bed regional facility delivering a comprehensive range of services:
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Emergency, General Medicine & Surgery
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Obstetrics,
Maternity & Paediatrics
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Coronary Care & High Dependency Unit
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Orthopaedics, Medical Imaging & Pathology
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Palliative Care and multidisciplinary allied health services
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The hospital is supported by solid outreach and community programs, making it a key healthcare hub for the region.
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The Location
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Based In Gladstone, a Thriving Coastal City Offering
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Gateway access to the **Great Barrier Reef and Southern Islands**
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Relaxed coastal lifestyle with beaches and outdoor living
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Affordable housing and short commutes
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Family-friendly community with excellent local amenities
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Strong regional economy and infrastructure
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Broad and diverse clinical caseload
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Strong team culture and supportive leadership
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Opportunities for **teaching, mentoring and career development**
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Work-life balance in a coastal regional setting
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Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in regional healthcare
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Fellowship of the **Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA)** or equivalent
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Eligible for **Specialist Registration with AHPRA**
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Experience at Consultant Anaesthetist level
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Commitment to patient safety, teamwork, and clinical excellence
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IMGs Encouraged To Apply, Including
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Substantially Comparable (ANZCA)
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UK / Ireland trained Anaesthetists (CCT)
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NZ-trained specialists
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Make the Move
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If you're looking for a role that combines clinical variety, leadership opportunity, and coastal lifestyle, this is standout regional opportunity.
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