Head of Department - Infectious Diseases (503704L1)

Service Tasmania; Launceston; On-site; GBP 238,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Tasmania seeks a Head of Department - Infectious Diseases to lead patient care and shape the future of ID medicine. The successful candidate will provide outpatient consultations and engage in quality improvement activities. Competitive remuneration and professional development opportunities are offered. Launceston, a beautiful region, ensures work-life balance and innovative community health initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Professional development opportunities

Access to fitness facilities

Qualifications

• Fellowship training in Infectious Diseases or equivalent qualifications required.
• Proven leadership experience in clinical settings is essential.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient consultation to public patients in ID services.
• Participate and lead the Antibiotic Stewardship Program.
• Be involved in research and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strong communication skills

Quality improvement

Teaching and mentoring

Education

Fellowship training in Infectious Diseases or equivalent qualifications

Job description

Overview

Head of Department - Infectious Diseases

Join our Northern Hospitals team as Head of Department - Infectious Diseases and lead meaningful change in patient care while shaping the future of infectious disease medicine in our region.

About the Opportunity

The opportunity exists for a Specialist Infectious Diseases (ID) Physician to join the team at the Launceston General Hospital (LGH) as either a Staff Specialist or as Head of Department ID & a Staff Specialist. There is also the optional opportunity to incorporate a minor Microbiology role for a suitably qualified candidate. The LGH is Tasmania’s second largest hospital, serving the North of the state and a population of approximately 250,000, it has 330+ beds and a tertiary Intensive Care Unit. The LGH has excellent teaching and research credentials with ties to the University of Tasmania Medical School and research supported by the Clifford Craig Foundation. 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 Role

• Staff Specialist ID Physician or Head of Department ID & Staff Specialist ID Physician, providing specialist care in ID
• Provide outpatient consultation to public patients across Northern Tasmania in specialist ID services
• Provide specialist advice to inpatient units as required, including twice weekly critical care ID rounds
• Be involved in research and quality improvement activities, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Participate and lead the Antibiotic Stewardship Program
• Whilst primarily an ID Physician role, there is the option to include Clinical Microbiology, in addition to ID Physician role for a suitably qualified ID Physician

What We're Looking For

• Fellowship training in Infectious Diseases or equivalent qualifications
• Proven leadership experience in clinical settings
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with diverse teams
• Commitment to teaching and mentoring healthcare professionals
• Experience with quality improvement and patient safety initiatives

What We Offer

You'll receive competitive remuneration, comprehensive professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a genuine difference in community health. Our supportive work environment encourages innovation and values work-life balance.

Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Launceston, Tasmania

Located in the beautiful Tamar Valley, Launceston is Tasmania’s second major city. It is one of Australia\u2019s most liveable and innovative regional cities and regularly ranked as one of the country’s most family friendly. A UNESCO city of gastronomy, Launceston has an exciting restaurant, café and market scene. World heritage wilderness is on your doorstep- the Tamar winelands, Cradle Mountain, world-class mountain biking tracks and golf courses. Launceston has a rich arts scene with over seven theatre spaces hosting events such as the Junction Arts Festival, Mona Foma and Festivalé. Launceston has good transport links with the rest of Australia, with regular flights to all major state capitals, serviced by all three major airlines. Melbourne is only a 50-minute flight away.

Details of appointment

Permanent, full time, day worker (with on call) position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as you can join us.

Note: Flexible working hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant to work part time hours.

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, part time and casual vacancies.

Salary

Specialist Medical Practitioners

• Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1-Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 3 $216,300 - $310,389 per annum, pro rata + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging
• Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022
• The remuneration package for this position, based on classification as a Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 9, starts at $484,000 per annum, with potential for higher earnings dependant on seniority, in accordance with the current Specialist Medical Practitioner Award (Tasmania)

Please note that access to the Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner salary range $300,216 -$310,389 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. Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022

In addition, the following allowances and benefit, calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Salary packaging options include a range of benefits like living expenses up to $9,010 and $2,650 in meals and entertainment every year
• Provision of a fully maintained private plated motor vehicle or motor vehicle allowance of $28,786 per annum, pro rata
• Participation in Private Practice Scheme 35% or allowance in lieu of private practice schemes 35%
• Continuing Professional Development Allowance of $16,974 per annum, pro rata
• Travel and relocation assistance support available
• Professional development and accelerated pathways
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family
• Other allowances as applicable

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found in the statement of duties.

Eligibility

Eligibility requirements include:

• Holds specialist registration in ID
• Is a registered Medical Practitioner who is an International Medical Graduate (IMG) on the specialist pathway
• Is a registered Medical Practitioner who is an International Medical Graduate (IMG) with a recognised overseas specialist qualification and sufficient experience in the specialty
• Current Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements)

Desirable criteria include:

• Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) or equivalent
• Microbial genomics experience or scope of practise in microbial genomics

Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on pre-employment checks.

How to Apply

Apply Online. Please click the Apply button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered. You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

For more information, please contact the details provided in the vacancy notice.