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The Royal Hobart Hospital and Department of Haematology is seeking interest from suitably qualified applicants for a Staff Specialist – Clinical Haematologist vacancy.
We seek a skilled haematologist ideally with clinical and laboratory qualifications to be part of a dynamic Haematology service.
Who are we?
Royal Hobart Hospital is Tasmania’s largest hospital and major referral centre. As the major clinical teaching and research centre, RHH collaborates 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 Haematology Department provides comprehensive care to Tasmanian patients with benign and malignant blood disorders. Haematologists work in a multidisciplinary team and supervise advanced trainees and junior doctors. The culture of the unit is highly supportive and focussed on excellent patient care. There is also an active clinical trials unit.
The Role
Provide a consultant service in clinical and diagnostic haematology, including inpatient and outpatient care in haematology, to public and private patients of the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH).
A few of our benefits:
Hobart, Tasmania
Hobart has become a cultural centre, with year-round art and music events and restaurants serving gourmet local produce. Excellent educational opportunities and easy access to outdoor pursuits make this the perfect place to raise a family. Enjoy a more tranquil, community-orientated lifestyle while remaining only a short flight from the busy mainland.
Experience beautiful beaches and pristine alpine regions where you can enjoy a vast variety of sports and outdoor activities to suit everyone on the doorstep of a bustling capital city while enjoying the advantages of a short commute and excellent work-life balance.
In Tasmania you will be encouraged to be yourself, to learn, to grow and to develop meaning in your work. You will have a powerful connection to your patients and your colleagues, and the community will encourage your success. Our isolation helps drive a culture of creation and human connection, which feels both old fashioned and… like the only future worth pursuing.
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 pro rata.
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.
Details of Appointment
Fixed term, part-time day work (with on-call), working 51.35 hours per fortnight commencing July 2024 until February 2025.
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 and part time vacancies.
Essential Requirements
Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in a relevant specialty
Relevant postgraduate qualifications to practice in clinical and diagnostic haematology
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a preemployment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
Conviction checks in the following areas:
Desirable Requirements
Masters Degree/PhD in an appropriate field of medicine
How to Apply?
Please apply via the Tasmanian Government Jobs website.
How to Apply instructions and copies of the Statement of Duties and Applicant Guide can be found on this page
PLEASE NOTE: Applications submitted by an Agency on behalf of an applicant will not be considered at this time.
For more information contact
Clin A/Prof Anna Johnston
Director of Clinical Haematology
Phone: 0417 130 176
Email: anna.johnston@ths.tas.gov.au
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