Consultant Anaesthetist

The Role:
We are seeking Consultant Anaesthetists to join an enthusiastic team of medical professionals in a state-of-the-art hospital.

• A regional city that offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities.
• 1 hour 25 minutes from Tullamarine (Melbourne) airport.
• The local Airport is about to be expanded and currently runs daily return flights direct to Sydney.
• Large tertiary referral hospital

TOTAL Salary package up to $500,000

The Anaesthesia and Pain Service - are seeking to appoint suitably experienced Consultant Anaesthetists who will enjoy a rewarding career through their contribution to a large regional tertiary referral hospital. It has (11) operating theatres catering for all major types of adult and paediatric surgery within the region. Candidates must have extensive knowledge and demonstrated clinical ability commensurate with that expected of a specialist anaesthetist and proven ability to develop and maintain effective service interactions required in the operation of a busy anaesthetic service.

Specialist Anaesthetists provide anaesthesia and related services to all interventional disciplines except Cardiac Surgery, Neurosurgery and Transplant Surgery.

As this is an accredited training site, the position s responsibilities include teaching of anaesthetic trainees as well as other junior medical staff, medical students and nursing staff.

In this role, you will provide specialist anaesthetic services, including appropriate pre and post-operative care, within credentialed privileges to patients of the Hospital. As Consultant Anaesthetist you be required to provide professional leadership, training, and supervision to doctors in training, other clinical staff and medical students.

The Anaesthetic Department is accredited by the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) as a training site for anaesthetic trainees for up to 12 months of training time who wish to become Fellows of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA).

The Hospital:
This new state of the art Hospital is the largest regional hospital development in Victoria. A world-cl regional hospital incorporating the latest design and technology solutions, in a tranquil and caring environment.

This is a 700-bed teaching hospital offering a suite of medical services, catering for a population of more than 240,000. The hospital provides services in the areas of aged care, cancer care, elective surgery, maternity, rehabilitation, and mental health.

It treats more than 45,000 inpatients, triages more than 65,000 emergency attendees and in addition, more than 15,000 operations are performed in theatres.

The Location:
While the city shines with historic beauty, it is very much a cosmopolitan city now.

This is a vibrant contemporary regional centre, boasting beautiful streets created from one of the world s greatest gold rushes. Wide streets lined by opulent buildings are now interwoven with intriguing laneways and arcades that are home to a new breed of innovators who have created a vibrant energy across the city, sublime food, wine and shopping experiences against a stunning heritage backdrop.

An innovative spirit has forged a cosmopolitan range of dining experiences.

Local blended coffee wafts through the air from funky cafes that exude the relaxed way of life. Foodie haunts offer fresh local produce and gourmet finesse, and charming pubs are firmly steeped in the region s essence. If you are looking for a change of pace or scenery, come and live in this City, it is Victoria's third largest urban centre with a population over 100,000, located only 150 km s from Melbourne.

Extensive cultural activities and the great outdoors are all on your doorstep and several outstanding private and public schools as well as university and TAFE campuses.

Benefits:

• A strong attitude to teaching and supportive staff
• A diverse patient base that are friendly and accepting of people learning
• An opportunity to work with a leading regional health service
• An opportunity to support the growth in demand for services

Essential:
Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA)
Fellowship of The Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA) or equivalent

How do I Apply?
Please forward your resume and cover letter to Nicki Wade at
For more information about this and other opportunities please call Nicki on

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