Gladstone is a coastal city in Queensland, known for its thriving industrial sector and major port facilities. It offers a relaxed lifestyle with access to beautiful natural attractions, including beaches and the Southern Great Barrier Reef. The town has a vibrant community with various cultural and recreational activities.

A permanent full or part time position is available as an Anaesthetist within the Gladstone Hospital. The Staff Specialist will provide high-quality anaesthetic services and support direction, service planning, and clinical governance for the Anaesthetic Team, overseeing staff including GP Anaesthetists. Responsibilities include delivering general and regional anaesthesia and obstetric services such as epidurals and spinal anaesthesia. The role also involves participating in the out-of-hours on-call roster for the Hospital.

Job details

This position attracts a Queensland Health Attraction Incentive of up to $70,000 - find out if you qualify here: Workforce Attraction Incentive Guideline Scheme

About us:

Gladstone Hospital employs approximately 282 full-time equivalent staff who provide services in acute, community, and primary care settings. The Staff Specialist positions at Gladstone Hospital are supported by teams of Senior and Junior Medical Officers in each specialty department. The hospital also has full-time specialists in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Medicine, Surgery, and Paediatrics.

About the role:

The Staff Specialist will provide safe, high-quality anaesthetic services and assist with direction, service planning, and clinical governance for the Anaesthetic Team, Pre-Admission Clinic, and High Dependency Unit, overseeing staff including GP Anaesthetists.

Responsibilities include delivering general and regional anaesthesia, as well as obstetric services such as epidurals and spinal anaesthesia. The role also involves participating in the out-of-hours on-call roster for Gladstone Hospital.

The successful Anaesthetist may work at multiple CQ Health sites, including Rockhampton, to attend peer reviews, education, and anaesthetic meetings, and to undertake cases beyond the Gladstone Clinical Services Capability Framework (CSCF). Occasionally, services may be required at other CQ Health facilities.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $528,444 p.a. (L27) is comprised of:

• A salary of $210,332 - $266,677 p.a. (L18-L24, L25-L27)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Education Opportunities – Study and Research
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance, contact Recruitment Services @ CQ Health and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL4G578725

Applications close: Tuesday, 27 August 2024

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Further information

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Information for Applicants (PDF, 381KB)
  Application Kit
  
  CQHHS Senior Medical Candidate Document Guide (PDF, 3.36MB)
  Application Kit
  
  GL4G578725 - Senior Staff Specialist (Anaesthesia) (PDF, 349KB)
  Role Description