ConsultantSpecialist Anaesthetist

The Role:
An opportunity exists for an enthusiastic Consultant Anaesthetist to join a team, based in a regional setting. The position offers a unique opportunity to influence the further development and expansion of the Anaesthetic services within the region.

Negotiable hours/roster, case-mix diversity - A permanent role is on offer with job security and flexible hours / roster arrangements negotiable (including the potential to work 5 months/year).

• Unique location
• Friendly communities
• Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives - SALARY PACKAGE UP TO - $637,365
• Join a highly motivated team providing anaesthetic services to the Hospital and Health Service.
• Opportunity to develop areas of clinical interest to you within anaesthesia (including obstetrics and regional), ICU, perioperative medicine, pain management, medical education, and wellbeing.
• Provide training to anaesthetic trainees and other health professionals and ensure continued evidence-based practice.
• FREE accommodation and tax savings through salary packaging options.
• Eligible Health Workers who make the move to work with us may receive up to $70,000 in incentive payments under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme. (PDF)
• Eligible Residents may also be able to access discounts starting from 20% off Qantas return fares.

The position requires the incumbent to fulfil clinical on-call requirements in Anaesthetics practice and undertake on-call in Anaesthetics in line with their approved scope of clinical practice. You will also be expected to provide services to ICU patients under the care of their admitting specialist and remote supervising intensivist.
 
If you are looking for the next career challenge and the opportunity to demonstrate your clinical skills and expertise in a regional setting, then this is the role for you.
 
ESSENTIAL – FANZCA or assessed as “Substantially Comparable’ by ANZCA
 
The Hospital:
The Hospital and Health Service covers an area of over 300,000 square kilometres and services the rural and remote communities, it has developed into the major referral hospital for the region, with smaller satellite hospitals. It offers primary, secondary and community health services in addition to specialist services such as anaesthetics, paediatrics, psychiatry, surgery and obstetrics & gynaecology. It also hosts a range of clinics in specialty and sub-specialty services.

Experience working in a Hospital Service that has undergone a huge redevelopment!!
 
Location:
Affectionately known as the 'oasis of the outback', it is a gleaming mirage on the horizon for travellers from all directions. A melting pot of culture and industry, home to the world's third largest rodeo.  It's grown from strength to strength over the years, it has ample places to fish, camp or relax and enjoy an outback sunset. The rugged terrain is a four-wheel-driver's haven, and visitors can explore the region just as the pioneers of the region did many years ago.
 
Skills/Qualifications:

• Skills in epidurals for delivery suite and anaesthesia for obstetrics is required.
• Scope of Practice in paediatric anaesthesia (5 years and younger).
• An interest in Intensive Care management of patients.
• An interest in, or experience in, regional anaesthesia and acute and / or chronic pain management.
• FANZCA or equivalent.

The Benefits: 
An impressive remuneration package of up to $637,365 p.a. comprising), recreational leave loading (17.5%), employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%), motor vehicle allowance, professional development assistance (allowances and leave), attraction and retention incentive allowance, rural and remote attraction allowance, locality allowance and inaccessibility allowance. Level of appointment is dependent upon experience and advanced qualifications.
 
How do I Apply?
Please forward your resume and cover letter to Nicki Wade at
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