Registrar Perioperative Medicine (529681)

Service Tasmania; Launceston; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Launceston is seeking a Perioperative Medicine Registrar to provide essential perioperative care to surgical patients. The role requires collaboration with healthcare teams and management of clinical assessments. Applicants must have relevant registration with the Medical Board of Australia and a minimum of 2 years of post-graduate clinical experience. This full-time position offers competitive salary and opportunities for professional specialization.

Benefits

10 hours of paid training time per fortnight

Opportunities for specialization in Perioperative Medicine

Dynamic work environment supporting professional growth

Qualifications

• Over 2 years of post-graduate clinical experience in anaesthesia, medicine, or ICU backgrounds preferred.
• Current Working with Children Registration (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical assessments and manage patients in the Perioperative Medicine Unit.
• Participate in outpatient clinics and contribute to research initiatives.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams and oversee residents.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient management

Collaboration in multidisciplinary teams

Education

General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia

Job description

About the Role:

The LGH Perioperative Medicine Registrar is an essential member of the Department of Surgery’s Perioperative Medicine Unit, who provide perioperative care to surgical patients at Launceston General Hospital. Working under the supervision of Perioperative Physicians, you will be engaged in clinical assessment, patient management, and cross‑specialty collaboration in a multidisciplinary environment. This role offers a unique opportunity for professionals from anaesthesia, medicine, or intensive care backgrounds to gain specialised experience in perioperative medicine, with the potential for this to be counted towards vocational training.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform clinical assessments and manage patients within the Perioperative Medicine Unit.
• Participate in outpatient clinics, ward rounds, and contribute to research and quality assurance initiatives.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams and oversee residents, with responsibilities including discharge planning and administrative duties.

Essential Requirements:

• General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Current Working with Children Registration (if applicable).
• Over 2 years of post‑graduate clinical experience in related fields is preferred.

Benefits:

• Ideal for professionals with backgrounds in anaesthesia, medicine, or ICU, offering opportunities for rotation into different specialties.
• Engage in a dynamic work environment that supports professional growth and provides opportunities for specialization in Perioperative Medicine.

Details of appointment:

Fixed term full time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible until 2 February 2025. 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:

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

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 (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements)

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Over 2 years post‑graduate clinical experience in related fields
• Studying for or the possession of the relevant post‑graduate qualifications.
• The desire to specialise in a related specialty.

*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.

Note: – Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and 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: 529681 Registrar Perioperative Medicine MP5-11 (June 2024) 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 page 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.

For more information:

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

Telena Kerkham, Staff Specialist:

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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