This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a substantive position as a Director Emergency Medicine in one of Australia's most liveable and affordable cities in Tasmania.
- Attractive salary package up to AUD$700k (dependent upon experience) and access to salary packaging
- Relocation and accommodation assistance
- Commitment to ongoing professional development, including conference and sabbatical leave, in additional to annual leave entitlements
- Daily flights to Melbourne (1hr10) or Sydney (1hr40)
- World class education and a vibrant arts and events culture
- Named as a UNESCO City of Gastronomy in 2021
The Role and Hospital
The Director – Emergency Medicine provides senior clinical and strategic leadership for the Emergency Department, working in partnership with nursing and medical leaders to support safe care, patient flow, workforce planning, clinical governance and service improvement.
You will need:
- Contemporary senior medical experience in Emergency Medicine, with advanced clinical judgement and decision-making skills in a complex acute setting.
- Proven leadership, communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to lead service delivery, workforce planning, clinical governance, safety, quality and performance improvement.
The Emergency Department at Launceston General Hospital has an annual attendance of 45,000, a 30-40% admission rate and 20% paediatric caseload. As the main referral hospital for Tasmania, with no bypass, the department experiences high acuity and clinical diversity, receiving all types of patients including major trauma. The hospital has all major specialties, including a fully supported ICU with ECMO capability and 24-hour cardiac interventional angiography.
The department has received $50million of funding to modernise and expand the department. There will be a dedicated paediatric section and mental health beds.
Requirements
Applicants should be registered (or eligible for registration) as a specialist with the Medical Board of Australia and be a Fellow of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (FACEM) or equivalent as an overseas trained specialist who has completed their training in either the UK, Ireland, Canada, USA (ABEM certified) or New Zealand.
The Location
Launceston is picturesque and reflects its colonial history, you can also see Victorian and Georgian influences mixed in with the more modern architecture, which all adds to the overall charm of the place. Here, you can enjoy all the facilities of modern city living with excellent schools and affordable housing, whilst being free of traffic and large commutes.
And ask any Australian, Tasmania is known for its beautiful fresh produce and seafood, and this city makes the most of this reputation, attracting “foodies” with its restaurants and cafes.
The temperate climate and four distinct seasons - including gloriously warm summers without the oppressive humidity or heat, and cool winters - mean the region has perfect wine growing conditions and this is reflected in the excellent wines produced, with lots of little boutique wineries.
Easily accessible, there is a local airport and short daily flights to Melbourne and Sydney, making connections to international flights really easy.