Staff Specialist Emergency Medicine.

Sante Recruitment.; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 193,000 - 283,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development Leave

Motor Vehicle Allowance

Specialty Allowance

Incentive Allowance

Overtime & On-call

Salary Sacrificing

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Private Health Insurance Discount

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Gladstone Hospital in Central Queensland is seeking a Senior Emergency Medicine Specialist to lead the newly developing Emergency Department, part of a $42 million project. The role blends hands-on clinical work with leadership, education and service development in a regional setting.

You will contribute to clinical governance, patient safety and quality improvement while mentoring trainees and collaborating across CQ Health facilities, with Telehealth support where needed.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent for registration with AHPRA.
• Significant clinical experience in Emergency Medicine.
• Strong leadership and governance capabilities.
• Experience in quality improvement and service development.
• Commitment to education, supervision and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing a contemporary, evidence-based model of care across the Emergency Department.
• Providing high-quality emergency medical care to patients.
• Supporting clinical governance, patient safety and risk management.
• Driving quality improvement, innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supporting the Director of Emergency Medicine in the leadership and development of the service.
• Supervising and mentoring specialist trainees, junior doctors, medical students, nursing and allied health staff.
• Contributing to the development of Emergency Medicine services across Central Queensland.
• Providing clinical support through Telehealth where required.
• Working across CQ Health facilities as required.
• Participating in clinical audit, research and professional development.
• Contributing to specialist training programs, including pathways towards FACEM and FACRRM

Skills

Leadership

Clinical governance

Quality improvement

Education & training

Communication

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Job description

Senior Emergency Medicine Specialist | Gladstone, Queensland

New $42 Million Emergency Department | Clinical Leadership | Central Queensland

Total remuneration package up to $652,478 p.a. plus additional allowances and benefits

Sante Recruitment is seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Specialist to join Gladstone Hospital as the Emergency Department transitions into a newly constructed $42 million state-of-the-art Emergency Department.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior Emergency Medicine specialist to contribute to the development of a contemporary emergency service while providing clinical leadership, supporting education and training, and driving quality improvement across the department.

The role offers the opportunity to work within Central Queensland Health, with involvement in broader regional Emergency Medicine services, including Telehealth support and collaboration across CQ Health facilities where required.

The Opportunity

The successful specialist will play a key role in supporting the delivery and development of high-quality Emergency Medicine services at Gladstone Hospital.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing a contemporary, evidence-based model of care across the Emergency Department
• Providing high-quality emergency medical care to patients
• Supporting clinical governance, patient safety and risk management
• Driving quality improvement, innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Supporting the Director of Emergency Medicine in the leadership and development of the service
• Supervising and mentoring specialist trainees, junior doctors, medical students, nursing and allied health staff
• Contributing to the development of Emergency Medicine services across Central Queensland
• Providing clinical support through Telehealth where required
• Working across CQ Health facilities as required
• Participating in clinical audit, research and professional development
• Contributing to specialist training programs, including pathways towards FACEM and FACRRM

This position provides an opportunity for a senior Emergency Medicine clinician to combine hands-on specialist practice with clinical leadership, education and service development.

About Gladstone Hospital

Gladstone Hospital is a 70-bed regional hospital providing a diverse range of general and specialist inpatient, outpatient, emergency, maternity and community-based services.

Supported by approximately 282 full-time equivalent staff, the hospital provides comprehensive healthcare across acute, community and primary care services.

Clinical services include:

• Emergency Medicine
• General Medicine
• General Surgery
• Obstetrics and Maternity
• Paediatrics
• Mental Health
• Allied Health
• Community and Primary Healthcare

The Emergency Department is transitioning into a newly constructed $42 million facility, providing an exciting opportunity for senior clinicians to contribute to the development of the service and its contemporary model of care.

About You

We are seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine specialist with strong clinical and leadership capabilities.

You will have:

• MBBS or equivalent, enabling eligibility for registration as a Medical Practitioner with AHPRA
• Significant clinical experience in Emergency Medicine
• Strong knowledge of contemporary Emergency Department models of care
• Demonstrated leadership capability
• Experience in quality improvement and service development
• A strong focus on clinical governance, patient safety and risk management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead, negotiate and collaborate with medical, nursing and allied health professionals
• Commitment to education, supervision and professional development

Additional requirements may apply as outlined in the relevant Role Description.

Remuneration & Benefits The total remuneration package is valued at up to $652,478 per annum, comprising applicable salary levels and additional benefits.

Salary

Depending on classification and experience, salary arrangements include:

• $193,191 – $199,233 p.a. (L13–L14)
• $193,191 – $223,136 p.a. (L13–L18)
• $223,136 – $259,187 p.a. (L18–L24)
• $259,187 – $266,839 p.a. (L18–L25)
• $266,839 – $282,912 p.a. (L25–L27)

Plus:

• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Professional Development Leave and Allowance – $22,145 p.a. / 3.6 weeks
• Motor Vehicle Allowance
• Emergency Department Specialty Allowance
• Inaccessibility Incentive Allowance – $6,900 p.a.
• Overtime and on-call allowances
• Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance
• Generous salary sacrificing arrangements
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted private health insurance
• Fitness Passport

Why Consider Gladstone?

Gladstone provides an opportunity to build a rewarding medical career within a major regional centre while enjoying the lifestyle advantages of Central Queensland.

The region offers access to the Queensland coast, outdoor recreation, beaches, boating and fishing, while Gladstone provides the essential services, schools, shopping and community infrastructure required for families and professionals.

For an Emergency Medicine specialist seeking an opportunity to combine clinical practice, leadership and service development, the transition into the new Emergency Department provides an exciting time to join the service.

Why Sante Recruitment?

With over 20 years' experience in the medical recruitment business, Sante Recruitment works closely with hospitals and specialist services across Australia to connect doctors with suitable career opportunities.

We provide personalised support throughout the recruitment process, including assistance with applications, interviews, credentialing, employment negotiations and relocation considerations.