Consultant Otolaryngologist - Queensland, Australia

Head Medical; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 339,000 - 565,000; Full time

Job summary

Head Medical in Rockhampton, Central Queensland, seeks a Consultant Otolaryngologist to provide inpatient, outpatient and theatre-based ENT care for the region. The role offers mentorship, leadership opportunities and involvement in outreach and telehealth services.

The successful candidate will be registered or eligible with the Medical Board of Australia, with FRACS or equivalent qualification. Rockhampton Hospital is the main referral centre, and the region combines a coastal lifestyle with

Qualifications

• Registered specialist with the Medical Board of Australia or eligible for registration.
• FRACS or overseas equivalent as an overseas trained specialist.
• Experience across inpatient, outpatient and theatre ENT care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver inpatient, outpatient and theatre-based ENT care across the region.
• Mentor and supervise surgical trainees and medical staff.
• Support outreach and telehealth services for Central Queensland.
• Lead education and quality improvement initiatives within a collaborative team.

Skills

ENT surgery

Clinical experience

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

FRACS or equivalent

Overseas trained specialist (UK/Ireland/Canada/USA/NZ)

Job description

Is it time to move ‘downunder’ for sunshine and work/life balance?

This service is looking for a Consultant Otolaryngologist to work in the coastal city of Rockhampton, Central Queensland - a regional city which offers an ideal lifestyle for singles, couples, families alike and is the southern gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.

• Competitive remuneration package up to AUD$565,000 (depending on experience) + oncall.
• Well funded publichealth service.
• Major referral centre in the region.
• Fantastic lifestyle in subtropical Queensland
• Just over an hour's flight to Brisbane
• Coastal living with islands, waterways and beaches, as well as national parks and Great Barrier Reef
• Excellent schooling options and affordable housing

The Role and Hospital

Clinical experience and skills in Otolaryngology for a wide range of procedures are essential. Deliver inpatient, outpatient and theatre-based care, support outreach and telehealth services across the region, and work alongside a collaborative multidisciplinary team. You’ll also have opportunities to mentor, lead, research and drive continuous improvement. The position assists with the education and supervision of surgical trainees and other medical staff, medical students, allied health, interested community groups and nursing staff.

Rockhampton Hospital is a 305-bed facility and is the main referral hospital for Central Queensland. Specialist Medical Services include Emergency Medicine, General Medicine, Cardiology, Renal Medicine, Palliative Care, Psychiatry, Rehabilitation, Geriatric Medicine, Paediatrics, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Urology, ENT, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Intensive Care and Anaesthetics. There are also a range of clinical services provided on a visiting basis from tertiary hospitals in Queensland. A new Cancer Care Unit provides care for local patients, with state-of-the-art equipment and services.

Requirements

Applicants should be registered (or eligible for registration) as a specialist with the Medical Board of Australia and be a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) or equivalent as an overseas trained specialist who has completed their training in either the UK, Ireland, Canada, USA (FACS equivalent) or New Zealand.

Rockhampton

The region offers a superb lifestyle and a healthy family environment with a range of cultural, recreational and sporting activities. Real estate prices are extremely affordable with a choice of town, coast or country living. House prices and availability mean you can choose the house you want instead of compromising in a major metropolitan city. This means tropical garden, swimming pool etc.

Stroll along the river, drive out to the coast exploring the many beaches, the Carnarvon National Park, the botanic gardens, as well as the Great Barrier Reef.