Rockhampton Hospital Department of Surgery are inviting applications for a Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist, Visiting Specialist or Visiting Senior Specialist (Otolaryngology) (ENT Surgery).

While this position is based at Rockhampton Hospital, the provision of surgical services to CQHHS is provided as one service over multiple sites. In order to meet service needs, the Specialist will be required to provide clinical services at any facility within CQHHS, in line with the clinical services capability of the that facility.

There may also be need or opportunity to work at the Mater Hospital, Rockhampton.

To find out more, get in touch today!

Job details

On offer are variable working hours with both Permanent Full and Part Time options.

This role attracts a Queensland Health Attraction Incentive of up to $20,000 - find out if you qualify here: Workforce Attraction Incentive Guideline Scheme

About us:

Rockhampton Hospital is a 305-bed facility and is the main referral hospital for Central Queensland. Specialist Medical Services include Emergency Medicine, General Medicine, Cardiology, Renal Medicine, Palliative Care, Psychiatry, Rehabilitation, Geriatric Medicine, Paediatrics, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Urology, ENT, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Intensive Care and Anaesthetics. There are also a range of clinical services provided on a visiting basis from tertiary hospitals in Queensland. A new Cancer Care Unit provides care for local patients, with state-of-the-art equipment and services.

About the role:

Mandatory qualification/s:

• MBBS or equivalent eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Possession of qualifications and experience appropriate for registration as a Specialist in Otolaryngology in Australia. In general, this will require Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in the speciality of Otolaryngology.
• Enrolment and maintenance of ongoing CME program of appropriate College.

About you:

• Clinical experience and skills in Otolaryngology, for a wide range of procedures.
• An understanding and commitment to the principles of continuous quality improvement and review.
• A well-developed ability to direct the process of assessment, admission, ongoing care, transfer and discharge of patients.
• Developed leadership skills and experience in contributing as a team member in a multidisciplinary approach to service provision.

What we offer:

Salary information (L18 – L24):

Total remuneration value of $483,588 p.a. is comprised of:

• A salary between $210,332 - $244,313 p.a.

Salary information (L25 – L27):

Total remuneration value of $528,432 p.a. is comprised of:

• A salary between $251,527 - $266,677 p.a.

Salary information (VS.04):

Remuneration value of $259.19 p.h. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $195.18 - $213.52 p.h.

Salary information (VSS.01):

Remuneration value of $280.01 p.h. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate of $231.98 p.h.

Benefits include:

• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading
• Professional Development Leave 3.6 weeks p.a.
• Professional Development Allowance ($21,500 p.a.)
• Motor Vehicle Allowance
• Over-time and on-call allowances
• Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance
  (Granted Private Practice arrangements)
• Eligible for Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme 1 and 2 (for eligible applicants) Attraction incentives | Healthy Careers - Queensland Health
• Relocation and Travel

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 CQHHSSMORecruit@health.qld.gov.au and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK4G580285.

Applications close: Tuesday, 3 September 2024

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Further information

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Documents

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

• RK4G580285 SSS or SS or VSS or VS (PDF, 175KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 381KB)
  Application Kit
  
  CQHHS Senior Medical Candidate Document Guide (PDF, 3.36MB)
  Application Kit