Specialist Microbiologist - Medrecruit

Medrecruit Limited; Launceston; On-site; AUD 223,000 - 320,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Salary packaging

Job summary

Medrecruit Limited invites applications for a Specialist Microbiologist in Tasmania. The role supports the Staff Specialist Microbiologist with clinical and diagnostic guidance to the Pathology and Infectious Diseases teams, and covers leave periods as needed.

Role includes on-call duties, part-time hours up to 22.8 per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 20 April 2027. Salary ranges from $222,789 to $319,701 per annum, pro rata, plus 12% superannuation and salary packaging options.

Qualifications

• Experience in management of the clinical microbiology service including bench-level advice.
• Communication of critical microbiology results to treating teams.
• Regular interaction with the hospital’s infectious diseases service and the infection control unit.
• Teaching and research skills.
• Good understanding of laboratory safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and diagnostic advice to Pathology and the ID physician team within the Infectious Diseases Department.
• Provide leave coverage for the Staff Specialist Microbiologist during periods of absence.
• Contribute to on-call duties and roster as required.

Skills

Clinical microbiology service mgmt

Communication of critical results

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Teaching and research

Laboratory safety

Job description

Our client service aims to deliver a high-quality service to general practitioners, medical specialists and private hospitals, providing patients with no out of pocket expenses for Medicare eligible tests. The team comprises a large team involving multi-disciplinary scientists, technicians, non-technical staff and Pathologists.

The Role:

This role will support the Staff Specialist Microbiologist by providing clinical and diagnostic advice to Pathology and the ID physician team within the Infectious Diseases Department. The position will also provide leave coverage for the Staff Specialist Microbiologist during periods of absence.

You will need:

• Experience in management of the clinical microbiology service including bench-level advice
• Experience in communication of critical microbiology results to the treating teams
• To be prepared for regular interaction with the hospital’s infectious diseases service and the infection control unit
• Teaching and research skills
• Good understanding of laboratory safety

Details of appointment:

• Fixed term part time, day worker (with on call) position, working up to 22.8 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible until 20 April 2027. *Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant

Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1- Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 3 $222,789 - $319,701 per annum, pro rata + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging

Please note that access to the Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner salary range $309,222 -$319,701 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

This hospital is part of an innovative and dynamic organisation dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the surrounding community. They are committed to providing the highest levels of healthcare and services.
This is a 300-bed public hospital that provides acute care facilities in the state of Tasmania. Every year the hospital treats over 24,000 inpatients and over 225,000 outpatients.

Location information

Located in one of Tasmania's major cities, it is a vibrant hub for food and wine, culture and nature. In fact, the whole region is packed with city and country charm, gorgeous old towns, excellent food and wine and beautiful scenic highlights.

Attractions in the region include:

• Colonial and Victorian architecture
• Art galleries, museums
• Vineyards
• A natural water basin
• Scenic walking trails, native bushland and wildlife

Specialist Microbiologist - Medrecruit Launceston, TAS, AU