Join an exceptional team dedicated to providing outstanding care to Central Queenslanders while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance. As a respected member of our team, you will collaborate closely with Clinical Directors to ensure our Anaesthesia services are delivered to the highest standards, prioritising safety, reliability, and efficiency.

You will provide a comprehensive range of anaesthetic services, including general and regional anaesthesia, as well as obstetric care such as epidural and spinal anaesthesia.

Our clinical services are unified across the Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service, spanning multiple locations. To meet the needs of the service, you may be required to deliver clinical care at any facility within the Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service, in accordance with the clinical capabilities of that facility.

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:

The Rockhampton Hospital Anaesthesia team provides exceptional care across a range of specialties, including obstetrics, gynaecology, orthopaedics, general surgery, urology, ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat), ophthalmology, gastroenterology, and dental procedures. The team also operates a preadmission clinic, conducts acute pain rounds, and offers sedation for medical procedures.

The Department is accredited for specialist training and actively engages in teaching and research. It supports four Queensland Anaesthesia Rotational Training Scheme trainees, one College of Intensive Care Medicine trainee, one Rural Generalist trainee, two Principal House Officers, two Junior House Officers, and one Acute Pain Service Nurse.

About the role:

• Competence and capability in primary rural medical practice (particularly hospital-based practice) and in Anaesthesia.
• Developed leadership skills and experience in contributing as a team member in a multidisciplinary approach to service provision.
• High level oral and written skills including ability to prepare comprehensive and concise documentation of all clinical observations, opinions, diagnoses, other data and procedures undertaken.

About you:

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Specialist qualification in General Practice - Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) or Fellowship of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM)
• Advanced Specialist Training in Anaesthesia - Joint Consultative Committee on Anaesthesia (JCCA) is required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is mandatory.
• Enrolment and maintenance of ongoing Continuing Medical Education (CME) program with the appropriate bodies is mandatory.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $446,662 p.a. is comprised of:

• $182,106 - $187,801 p.a. (L13 – L14)
• $182,106 - $210,332 p.a. (L13 – L18)
• $210,332 - $251,527 p.a. (L18 – L25)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Leave - 3.6 weeks
• Professional Development Allowance - $21,500
• Motor Vehicle Allowance
• Over-time and on-call allowances
• Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance (Granted Private Practice arrangements)
• 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 Medical Workforce @ CQ Health and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK4H586233

Applications close: Wednesday, 2 October 2024

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Further information

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Documents

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

• RK4H586233 - Senior Medical Officer RGPF (PDF, 353KB)
  Role Description
  
  CQHHS Senior Medical Candidate Document Guide (PDF, 3.36MB)
  Application Kit
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 381KB)
  Application Kit