Townsville offers a compelling mix of professional and lifestyle advantages for healthcare professionals. Make a lifestyle change and experience the relaxed atmosphere of Townsville for Northern Queensland, providing access to a range of career opportunities and professional development. The area also boasts stunning natural beauty, and a variety of community experiences, while the region offers a more affordable cost of living compared to some larger cities. This is a full time permanent, or part time considered role as Staff Specialist/Senior Staff Specialist Forensic Pathology within our Townsville Laboratory. The ideal applicant will be looking for an opportunity to demonstrate their contemporary knowledge and skills whilst sharing our passion for clinical excellence.

Job details

Forensic Pathology and Coronial Services provides a critical service to support Queensland's criminal justice and coronial systems.  Working in partnership with the Coroners Court of Queensland and the Queensland Police Service, FPaCS is responsible for undertaking examinations and investigations where a person's death is reportable to the coroner under the provisions of the Coroners Act 2003.  In addition to supporting Queensland's criminal justice and coronial systems, FPaCS plays a critical role in responding to public health threats, epidemics, and civil emergencies.

FPaCS at Townsville Hospital supports flexible hours and promotes job security. Mandatory requirements are a medical qualification and tertiary qualification in Anatomical Pathology (FRCPA, or equivalent) and be registerable with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a  Senior Staff Specialist Forensic Pathologist.

This role will carry out the duties of a specialist forensic pathologist, together with related teaching, research and administration, serving the people of Queensland and promoting services to coroners, police, courts and families and the best interests of justice. 

Key competencies (role specific criteria)

You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated contemporary knowledge, skills and ability in Forensic Pathology and high level of professionalism required in the position, especially objectivity.
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal and communication skills necessary for all aspects of the position.
• Demonstrated skills, knowledge and abilities necessary to conduct relevant training, teaching, research, investigation, analysis and management

Qualifications, registrations and other requirements

• Mandatory requirements are a medical qualification and tertiary qualification in the relevant Pathology discipline (FRCPA, or equivalent) and be registerable with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Specialist Pathologist with RCPA scope of practice recognition in Forensic Pathology. 
• Alternatively, applicants with FRCPA (or equivalent) who hold specialist registration with AHPRA and RCPA scope of practice in anatomical or general pathology may be considered. However, they would need to show evidence of enrolment with RCPA to train for and sit the Diploma in Forensic Pathology (DFP) examination. 
• Knowledge of the ISO 15189 NATA Medical Laboratories, NPAAC standards and understanding of continues accreditation for all laboratories across a diverse network.

• We understand that some people may require adjustments to the workplace or the way the work is performed. All applicants are encouraged to advise the panel of any support or reasonable adjustments (i.e. building access, wheelchair access, interpreting services etc.) that may be required.

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements

• It will be a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against the following vaccine preventable diseases during their employment (Health Employment Directive No. 01/16): Hepatitis A & B, Measles, Mumps, Pertussis, Rubella, Varicella and Meningococcus ACWY and B. 
• TB screening.

• Immunisations against Tetanus, Influenza and Covid19 are strongly recommended

• Please detail any visa conditions you may have if you are not a permanent resident of Australia.
• We understand that some people may require adjustments to the workplace or the way the work is performed. All applicants are encouraged to advise the panel of any support or reasonable adjustments (i.e. building access, wheelchair access, interpreting services etc.) that may be required.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Total remuneration Includes standard Motor Vehicle Allowance, Professional Development Allowance, General retention and attraction allowance (50%) of base pay), Rural retention and attraction allowance (5% of base pay)

Documents

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

• QH Medical Welcome Pack Sept 23 (PDF, 179KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  QPHASS 634656 Staff Specialist Forensic Pathologist (PDF, 330KB)
  Role Description