Registrar - ACEM (522937)

Service Tasmania; Launceston; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

A Tasmania-based healthcare institution in Launceston seeks a Registrar for its Emergency Department. The role involves providing top-tier medical care and engaging in a comprehensive training program. Candidates must hold General or Limited Registration with the Medical Board and possess emergency life support skills. This position offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a culture of mentorship and support.

Benefits

Salary packaging options

Travel and relocation assistance

Professional development opportunities

Access to fitness facilities

Qualifications

• Candidates must have General or Limited Registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Current Working with Children Registration is required.
• Evidence of emergency life support certification and up-to-date resuscitation skills is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee registration in the Emergency Department providing high-quality care.
• Engage in professional development and training sessions.
• Provide mentoring and support within the department.

Skills

General or Limited Registration with the Medical Board of Australia

Current Working with Children Registration

Advanced Life Support or equivalent Emergency Life Support certification

Up-to-date resuscitation skills

Education

Medical Practitioner Level 5 - 11

Job description

Registrar - Emergency Department - Launceston General Hospital

Do you need to complete your: TS4 Training time? Paediatric logbook? Non-Major Referral ED time? An Accredited Critical Care rotation in Anaesthetics? Why not do a combination of them all at once at the Launceston General Hospital!

The Department

The Emergency Department (ED) is a well-equipped, 43 bed unit that opened in 2012, with an annual attendance of 45,000 with a 30-40% admission rate and approximately 20% paediatric caseload. As the referral hospital for the entire north of Tasmania, with no bypass, our registrars experience high acuity and clinical diversity. The hospital has all major specialties, including a fully supported ICU with ECMO capability and 24-hour cardiac interventional angiography. Consultants provide direct clinical supervision from 8:00am until midnight, seven days a week with an on-call service outside these hours.

Training

As an LGH ED Registrar, you will be immersed in personalised learning opportunities. Offering close mentorship, the members of our FACEM group enthusiastically share their expertise in ultrasound, paediatrics, retrieval, disaster medicine, international EM, wellness, simulation, and medical leadership. LGH ED has ACEM accreditation for 24 months of Emergency Training, including paediatric logbook accreditation. We run a successful primary and fellowship exam preparation program, with 2 consultants on the ACEM Board of Examiners. We have an ED special skill ultrasound training position, a 6-month anaesthetics rotation and the possibility of medical speciality rotations.

Registrars get 5 hours of paid, protected teaching time each week, tailored to all stages of emergency registrar training. These teaching sessions include monthly focused paediatric teaching and sessions in our new simulation centre.

We have just finished negotiating the new Tasmanian Medical Practitioners Agreement, so the pay and conditions are better than ever before!

Please see https://bit.ly/LGHCareers for a video overview of working at Launceston General Hospital and living in Launceston.

Trainee Feedback

Our registrars highly value their time in the LGH ED. We have a list of registrars that have recently worked or are working at the LGH ED that are happy to be contacted to talk about their experience - please contact us for their details.

“I am grateful for an accommodative roster that has helped me get balance between my work and family life and have time off for exam preparation and to relax afterwards.”- Registrar 2017-2020

“I found the consultants to all be very approachable and knowledgeable. There is a culture of openness and a drive to make the ED better between the consultant group which is visible.” - Registrar 2022

“Very collegiate group, very supportive. Very much felt like the LGH ED is a cohesive team. Also seemed to respect one another and overall get along well; having worked in departments where this isn’t the case, I found this to be a very pleasant experience at LGH ED.” - Registrar 2022

“The best part of working at LGH ED as a training registrar was really feeling like I was valued as an employee and as a trainee. I felt that I was given many opportunities to grow as a doctor, many learning opportunities, and many opportunities to tailor my training to my own needs.” - Registrar 2022

Local Attractions

Located in the centre of northern Tasmania, Launceston is your gateway to exploring the island. Experience 4 distinct seasons and historic streetscapes in a dynamic city fostering local artisans, designers, performers and market gardeners, all without the hassle of traffic jams and long commutes.

Relax and enjoy the beautiful local vineyards, fresh seafood and produce. Explore laneways and markets, orchards and berry farms. Take a swim at the stunning natural Cataract Gorge in the centre of town, or at pristine empty beaches in national parks to the north and east. Or be adventurous with your pick of world‑class mountain biking, kayaking, climbing or hiking all within a few hours of Launceston, and even our own ski resort only an hour away!

Tasmanian | The quiet pursuit of the extraordinary

For the foodies: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-11-11/launceston-named-as-unesco-city-of-gastronomy/100611904 https://www.discovertasmania.com.au/things-to-do/food-and-drink/launceston-unesco-city-of-gastronomy2/

If mountain biking is your thing, check out our local Derby trails: https://www.enduroworldseries.com/news/1376-tasmania-wins-2019-specialized-trail-of-the-year-award/

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

Details of appointment

Fixed term full time, shift worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from 2 February 2026 until 1 February 2027.

• You will receive 10 hours of paid, protected training time per fortnight, pro rata.

notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant

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

Registrars

Medical Practitioner Level 5 - 11 $134,930 - $189,005 per annum, pro rata+ 12% superannuation+ access to salary packaging

• 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
• 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 here

Eligibility

Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria as

• General or Limited Registration with the Medical Board of Australia
• Current Working with Children Registration

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Evidence of current Advanced Life Support or equivalent Emergency Life Support course certification and up-to-date resuscitation skills
• Engagement in a relevant training program, such as ACEM/FACCRM/EMC/EMD or equivalent qualifications

Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• 503232 Registrar-Senior Registrar- Emergency Department (ED) MP5-11 (July 2023) CSU.docx

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

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 pages application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

*only Agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to this role

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Dr Fiona Cowan

Position: Deputy Director of Emergency

Phone number:

Email address: [e-mail]

Name: Dr Clare Mitchell

Position: Director of Emergency Medicine Training

Phone number:

Email address: [e-mail]

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