The Tasmanian State Service (TSS) is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels, and within more than...

The GP Liaison Consultant position is responsible for the following key areas:

• Enhance the continuity of patient care between the primary and hospital sector by identifying and leading activities to reduce barriers, including communication.
• Support the EDMS by providing expert GP advice on matters including patient flow, discharge planning and Rural Inpatient Facilities.
• Promote a GPO focused perspective to improve patient care, considering clinical pathways.

The role:

• Enhancement of the continuity and safety of patient care between the primary and hospital sector by identifying barriers to effective clinical handover and barriers to patient access to inpatient and outpatient services and leading activities to reduce these barriers.
• Monitoring and evaluation of communication between the primary care and hospital sectors.
• Receive and manage feedback from general practitioners regarding hospital services and patient advocacy.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of Appointment

Fixed term, part time, day worker position working 20 hours per fortnight, commencing from 29 April 2024 until 26 April 2026.

*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Visiting Medical Practitioners

Visiting Medical Practitioners Level 1- Visiting Medical Specialists Level 4 $254,149 - $445,341 per annum, pro rata + 11% superannuation + access to salary packaging

• Salary range is in accordance with Tasmanian Visiting Medical Practitioners (Public Sector) Agreement 2019

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

• General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia

*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Postgraduate qualifications in health services management or other relevant experience.

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

• Conviction checks in the following areas:
• crimes of violence
• sex related offences
• serious drug offences
• crimes involving dishonesty
• Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• Please note only approved agencies as per Contract Advice DoH-6020 may apply to the position.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

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