Head of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Department of Health; Darwin; On-site; AUD 316,000 - 349,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Six weeks recreational leave

Three weeks personal leave

Five days professional development

Five days examination leave

Job summary

Department of Health seeks a Head of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery for Royal Darwin and Palmerston Hospital. The role is full time and fixed for 3 years, with a remuneration package of AUD 315,843–349,187 per year, including salary and up to 50% Private Practice Allowance.

You will oversee the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery team, manage HRM duties, finances, and department performance, and drive quality improvement and patient flow across the service.

Qualifications

• Eligible for specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia
• Fellowship of RACS required
• Demonstrated leadership in Plastic Surgery
• Proven track record in clinical excellence
• Ability to deliver high-quality care to patients

Responsibilities

• Lead the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery team with direct line management
• Oversee HRM responsibilities and supervision of Medical Officers
• Take financial responsibility and drive department performance
• Lead quality improvement activities and clinical governance
• Drive strategic programs and optimize patient flow

Skills

Line management

HR management

Leadership

Quality improvement

Financial management

Education

Fellowship of RACS

Specialist registration eligibility

Job description

Head of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Senior Staff Specialist Clinician SMO2.1 - SMO2.3 - Remuneration Package Range $315,843 - $349,187
(including salary $270,033 - $298,705) + Up to 50% Private Practice Allowance
Surgery and Critical Care
Darwin, Palmerston
One full time vacancy fixed for 3 years is available

Take the lead of the Royal Darwin and Palmerston Hospital's Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery team.

Royal Darwin and Palmerston Hospital (RDPH) is the principle tertiary hospital within the region and provides a broad range of referral services in all specialist areas to Darwin, the Top End of the NT, Western Australia and South-East Asia.

As Head of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery you have direct line management of the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery team, including HRM responsibilities, direct supervision of Medical Officers, financial responsibility, department performance, and leadership of quality improvement activities. In addition, you will support divisional clinical governance, operations and implement strategic programs and the management of patient flow.

Reporting to the Director of Surgical Services and supporting the RHPD Executive team and Division of Surgery and Critical Care you will drive the implementation of clinical and organisational priorities, to provide safe, timely, efficient, effective and person-centred clinical services.

To be successful you are required to be eligible for specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia, a current Fellowship of RACS, recognition as a professional leader in the field of Plastic Surgery, proven track record in the pursuit of clinical excellence and the capability and commitment to delivering high-quality care to patients.

In return, you will enjoy the benefits of a competitive remuneration package including 12% superannuation, six weeks recreational and three weeks personal leave, five days of professional development leave and an additional five days of examination leave if relevant, 17.5% annual leave loading and an opportunity to further your professional development in NT Health. Applicants may also qualify for up to 50% of their base salary as a Private Patient Allowance.

If you reside interstate, Royal Darwin Hospital is a great place to advance your plastic surgical skills whilst experiencing the uniqueness of living and working in the Top End of Australia. Spend your year enjoying an enviable lifestyle and a work life balance that allows you time to explore the stunning landscapes, experience tropical sunsets and spectacular lightening displays and visit pristine rock pools and waterfalls. Darwin's rich multicultural society and community spirit makes it a great place to live, work and play. Relocation assistance may be available to the successful applicant.

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The key focus of the Department of Health is to achieve the best health and wellbeing for all Territorians through the development, management and performance of the public health system.

The Department of Health is responsible for strategic leadership and funding; system-wide policy development and planning; and system governance, performance and accountability.

The Chief Executive Officer of the department is the accountable officer with Territory-wide responsibility.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

The key focus of the Department of Health is to achieve the best health and wellbeing for all Territorians through the development, management and performance of the public health system.

The Department of Health is responsible for strategic leadership and funding; system-wide policy development and planning; and system governance, performance and accountability.

The Chief Executive Officer of the department is the accountable officer with Territory-wide responsibility.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.