- Fantastic relaxed lifestyle.
- Competitive remuneration package ranging from $235,000 per annum to $360,000+ depending on experience.
- Great range of property types and significantly more affordable than mainland Australia.
- Fly to Melbourne in under an hour.
- Assistance with AHPRA registration and visa sponsorship available.
- North West Tasmania Health Service will also pay back any college assessment fees incurred. (These are reimbursed over the course of the first year’s employment.)
- You will have the opportunity to be appointed to a University of Tasmania academic position.
- Contemporary, well equipped work environments.
- This is an opportunity to play a key role in developing health care at both patient/system level and to make a real difference!
Have you ever thought about relocating to a stunning part of the world where clean fresh water is on tap and where you won't get stuck in traffic jams for hours?
We are seeking a Consultant Anaesthetist to be part of a great team in a stunning setting in Northern Western Tasmania.
The Role
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Staff Specialist in Anaesthetics, who will work as part of the Department of Anaesthetics across the North West Region of Tasmania. The population of the area is approximately 116,000 within a total Tasmanian population of around 500,000. The Tasmanian Health Service – North West Region provides both acute and sub-acute services.
An interest in intensive care medicine would be highly regarded.
This position will be attractive to a highly skilled and motivated medical professional who views challenges as opportunities and is driven by a passion to improve healthcare in the complex world of modern health systems. The right applicant will play a key role in developing health care at both patient and system levels.
Attractive remuneration packages can range from $235,000 per annum to $360,000, dependant on level and experience, plus extras and superannuation. There is also the potential for relocation and accommodation assistance, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
The Facilities
There are two hospitals in the area, approximately 40 mins apart:
The North West Regional Hospital at Burnie and is a modern 160 bed facility providing high quality health care and specialist services to North West Tasmania and King Island. It offers services in medical, surgical and allied health specialties through inpatient and outpatient departments. The hospital caters for the emergency resuscitation, surgery and intensive care of most trauma patients and other medical conditions.
The Mersey Community Hospital in Latrobe, has 100 beds and offers general and specialist health services to the region. In 2009/10 the Mersey dealt with 25,830 presentations to emergency, 8536 inpatient admissions, 48,017 outpatient visits and conducted 7798 operations. They have a comprehensive undergraduate and graduate clinical training program and have close ties with the University of Tasmania through the Rural Clinical School and with TAFE Tasmania.
The Mersey is the only hospital in the country owned and funded by the Australian Government, and by arrangement it is operated by the Tasmanian Government. Under this agreement the Mersey has had a major refurbishment, bought a lot of new equipment and recruited more medical and nursing staff.
The University of Tasmania Rural Clinical School is located on campus at NWRH. The North West Region participates in a comprehensive undergraduate and graduate clinical training program with the Rural Clinical School. It is anticipated that the appointee will have significant involvement in the delivery of the Undergraduate General Medicine education program.
The Region also has a close working relationship with the University of Tasmania and it is anticipated that the successful candidate would have the opportunity to be appointed to a University academic position.
The Location
The North West, we can provide you with a stimulating and exciting career opportunity where your skills can really make a difference to the health outcomes of the community.
They can also provide a region full of stunning white beaches, top class restaurants and vineyards. The area is close to pristine wilderness with wide open natural spaces, great for rambling and mountain biking.
Burnie is a port city with an industrial past that has reinvented itself as a vibrant and creative city on a beautiful stretch of Tasmania's North West Coast. Take a beachside and downtown stroll and find a vibrant mix of shops and eateries serving up fresh coffee, seafood and local produce. Burnie has an art deco flavour, with fine architectural examples that you can explore on foot.
Latrobe is a river town famous for its heritage and the fresh produce that grows in the region's rich and fertile soils. There are lots of eateries serving fresh produce, plus scenic farm gates and vineyards where you can sample food from the source.
What can Head Medical do for you?
Arranging a position overseas is very exciting, but we appreciate it can also be extremely daunting and time consuming. We’re the UK's specialist in international medical recruitment and we‘ve helped hundreds of doctors relocate since we first started out in 2008 (you can read what people have said about working with us on our testimonials page). We take the responsibility of relocating candidates seriously and we know it’s critically important to balance career opportunities with lifestyle and we’ll talk through yours and your loved ones plans in detail, getting to know you to ensure we provide a seamless service which is second to none and above all right for you.
Once we have secured a job for you, we’ll manage all the Medical Registration and Visa application process, and support you (and your family) with the relocation itself.