This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a substantive position as a General Medicine Consultant in one of Australia's most beautiful regions in Tasmania.
- Remuneration package of up to AUD$700k depending on experience)
- Fully self-contained accommodation for a period of up to 12 months with the first three months’ rent free.
- Relocation costs reimbursed up to $20,000 AUD
- Great family lifestyle, excellent schools, affordable housing with beautiful scenery
- Easy access to hiking, sailing, beaches and national parks
- Regular, daily flights to Melbourne
The Role
You will have recent specialty practice in General Medicine in an acute hospital setting. Subspecialty interests will be supported. You will also participate in and support the various undergraduate and post graduate teaching programs for nursing and medical staff as well as supervise junior medical staff attached to the unit. The position includes participation in the General Medicine after hours and on call rosters.
The medical services across the North West region of Tasmania are based primarily at the North West Regional Hospital (NWRH) in Burnie and at the Mersey Community Hospital (MCH) in Latrobe close to Devonport.
The Department of Health – North West provides both acute and sub-acute general medicine, and a range of medical sub-specialty services including a large outpatient service. The department of Medicine has a team of general medicine physicians across the region currently providing general medicine services. The physicians have subspecialties/interests in Cardiology, Infectious Diseases, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Respiratory, Nephrology, Endocrinology and Diabetes, Geriatric Medicine and Palliative Care.
Requirements
Applicants should be registered (or eligible for registration) as a specialist with the Medical Board of Australia and be a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) or equivalent as an overseas trained specialist who has completed their training in either the Ireland, Canada, USA (ABIM certified) or New Zealand.
UK trained applicants with Membership of the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom (MRCP(UK)), together with a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), may be eligible for the Expedited specialist pathway to specialist registration. Get in touch to find out if you are eligible.
The Location
Ask any Australian, Tasmania is known for its beautiful fresh produce and seafood, 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 along the Tamar River, with lots of little boutique wineries.
The rugged and beautiful North West Coast of Tasmania is a tourist mecca, has a strong agricultural sector, a developing innovative industrial sector and is positioned with airports and sea transport so it is very accessible to the rest of Tasmania and the Australian mainland. Air travel from Devonport to Melbourne is less than one hour. The property market has significantly lower prices than mainland Australia.
What Head Medical can do for you
Head Medical is a specialist international healthcare recruitment company and has been helping doctors relocate to Australia, New Zealand and beyond since 2008. From identifying the right opportunity through to regulatory applications and relocation, we provide free guidance and support throughout the process. We also have qualified and licensed Immigration Advisers within our team who can assist with migration planning and visa applications for Australia and New Zealand. The services of our licensed Immigration Advisers are provided as an additional service, with any applicable fees discussed in advance.