The Royal Hobart Hospital and Hospital@home department is seeking interest from suitably qualified applicants for a Staff Specialist – Geriatric Medicine vacancy  - 0.6 FTE  (45.6 hours/per fortnight)

Who are we?

The Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) is the largest hospital in Tasmania and the major referral centre for numerous tertiary services for the state.  As the major clinical teaching and research centre, the RHH collaborates with the University of Tasmania and other institutions.

The Hospital@home service provides care to a range of medical, surgical, and sub-specialty patients who require acute and subacute inpatient medical management that can be delivered in the community environment.

The Hospital@home service was started in April 2020 and currently has 22 beds, 14 acute & 8 subacute Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) beds. We also have a Rapid Response service that assesses community patients to prevent hospital admission. The service runs 7-days per week.  At present we assess and admit around 200 patients a month. Our average length of stay of 5-6 days for acute patients and 13 for subacute patients.

The service is currently undergoing an expansion process and by the end of 2024 should have 30 beds – 18 Acute & 12 Subacute GEM beds. Our case mix and the age of our patients is broad. Half our patients are admitted from the Royal Hobart Hospital, both inpatient wards and the emergency department. The other half are admitted directly from the community avoiding hospital entirely. These patients are cared for in community health centres, their homes, or residential aged care facilities.

The interdisciplinary service is comprised of Medical staff, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Pharmacists, and Allied Health Professionals, who all work together to deliver effective clinical care.

Our Hospital@home Staff Specialist Geriatrician position provides an opportunity for those seeking to provide quality care to older people in their own homes.

The Role

• Provide inpatient services and work within the Hospital@home team as directed by the Head of Hospital@home.
• Provide clinical services of the highest possible standard to older patients who are being cared for by Hospital@home.
• Actively pursue improved outcomes for older patients by participating in teaching and research relevant to geriatric medicine.
• Participate in the Hospital@home education program, which provides teaching to Medical Students, Medical staff, Nurse Practitioners, and Nurses.
• Participate in the Hospital@home on-call roster & quality improvement activities.

A few of our benefits:

• Extensive salary packaging options with excellent leave benefits (including professional development leave).
• Mentoring and support with an inclusive and well-respected team.
• Diverse specialist career pathways and professional development.
• Collaborative relationships with a range of professionals across multiple disciplines.
• Generous relocation support packages plus accommodation support for when you arrive.
• Employer visa sponsorship and support for families for overseas applicants.

Hobart, Tasmania

Hobart has become a cultural centre, with year-round art and music events and restaurants serving gourmet local produce. Excellent educational opportunities and easy access to outdoor pursuits make this the perfect place to raise a family. Enjoy a more tranquil, community-orientated lifestyle while remaining only a short flight from the busy mainland.

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Salary

Medical Practitioners (Public Sector) Award

A remuneration package comprising the Agreement base salary, relevant allowances and other entitlements will be negotiated with the successful applicant dependent on clinical experience and seniority.

Base salary points range for Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1 at $210,000 through to Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 11 at $288,000 with further salary increments available.

• Please note that access to the Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner salary range $291,472 - $301,349 is subject to the successful applicant satisfying the criteria for Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1, 2 or 3 as outlined in the Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available: 

• Provision of a fully maintained private plated motor vehicle (subject to working full-time hours) OR allowance in lieu of motor vehicle currently set at $28,389 pro rata per annum, paid fortnightly (with CPI indexation on 1 July each year).
• Continuing Professional Development Allowance of $16,480 pro rata per annum.
• Relocation allowance.
• On call allowance % of Base Salary.
• All other allowances as per current Award.
• And subject to approval from the Private Patient Scheme Committee (PPS), 35% of Base salary plus on-call, pro rata) of additional payment will be paid from (PPS). If not admitted to the PPS, a 35% in lieu of PPS of base salary will be paid.

Other Benefits:

• You will have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
• You will also have access to accommodation and relocation costs.

Details of Appointment

Permanent, part-time day work (with on-call), working 45.6 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible from October 2024.

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 and part time vacancies.

Essential Requirements

• Holds specialist registration; or
• Is a registered Medical Practitioner who is an International Medical Graduate (IMG) who is on the specialist pathway; or
• Is a registered Medical Practitioner who is an International Medical Graduate (IMG) who has a recognised overseas specialist qualification and is assessed as having sufficient experience in the speciality.

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer.  The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:
   1. Crimes of violence
   2. Sex related offences
   3. Serious drug offences
   4. Crimes involving dishonesty
2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

•  Generic Staff Specialist - HiTH-General Medicine SMP1-11 (Aug 2024) CSU.pdf
•  Generic Staff Specialist - HiTH-General Medicine SMP1-11 (Aug 2024) CSU.docx

Applicant Guide

•  0. Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 2022.pdf
•  0. Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 2022.docx

What do I submit with my application?

Please ensure your application includes:

• A 1-2 page application statement as related to the statement of duties
• A current CV
• The contact details of two referees
• Qualifications and supporting documents

How to Apply?

Please click the "Apply now" button on this screen.   

In order to be considered for this position it is a requirement that you complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached statement of duties.

Online applications are preferred as this ensures you answer important questions about yourself.  Attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

Please do not send hard copy applications to the contact person.

PLEASE NOTE: Applications submitted by an Agency on behalf of an applicant will be considered provided that the Agency is currently contracted to provide services to the Department of Health.

For more information contact

Dr Iestyn Lewis
Head of Department, Hospital@home

Phone:  0488 647 412
Email:   iestyn.lewis@ths.tas.gov.au 

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