Anaesthetist (Cardiac and Thoracic) - Staff Specialist

Anaesthetist (Cardiac and Thoracic) - Staff Specialist
Medical Specialists (Healthcare & Medical)Government - State (Government & Defence)Explore the opportunities and benefits available when you choose a career with the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS).Your opportunity:Specialists with a cardio-thoracic anaesthesia sub-speciality have the opportunity to deliver high quality anaesthetic and perioperative care to patients of the tertiary referral Townsville University Hospital
(TUH), with a special focus on Adult Cardiac Surgery and Perioperative Echocardiography.The Cardiothoracic Surgical Service performs approximately 400 open heart procedures and more than 100 thoracic procedures per year. There is also an active interventional cardiology service including electrophysiological procedures, percutaneous ASD repairs and TAVI. A burgeoning ECMO service commenced in mid 2019. The TUH cardiothoracic surgical service is the only tertiary CTS north of Brisbane in the country and is the referral centre for Northern Queensland's growing and diverse population.Permanent full-time role, 80 hours per fortnight.Prior to being made an offer of employment, you will be required to provide proof of qualification and Specialist registration with AHPRA.FANZCA preferred.Demonstrated experience and recency in anaesthesia for Adult Cardiac Surgery and Perioperative Transoesophageal Echocardiography.A 6-month probationary period may apply.Pre-employment screening, including criminal history checks and VPD risk role compliance, will be conducted for the successful applicant.Our offer:Generous remuneration package value up to $564,048 p.a., comprising:Base salary between $204,206 and $258,910 p.a. (L18-L27)employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%)5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% loadingAttraction and retention incentive allowance (50% base salary)Regional and rural attraction allowance (5% base salary)Motor vehicle allowance - $21,000 or $25,500 p.a.Professional development allowance of $21,500 p.a. + 3.6 weeks p.a. leaveLiving in Townsville ; a vibrant, dynamic city and the largest regional centre in northern Australia allows easy access to urban conveniences with the benefits of a coastal / tropical lifestyle.The Townsville Hospital and Health Service comprises 18 hospitals and community health campuses and two residential aged care facilities.The health service has a population of more than 230,000 and employs a workforce of around 5,000 dedicated staff, all whom take pride in providing the best possible care to thousands of patients across the region. In the past financial year, the health service provided almost 65,000 in-patient occasions of service, had more than 75,000 emergency department attendances and delivered more than 2,600 babies.The health service has five clinical service groups. These are: Surgical, Mental Health, Rural Hospitals, Medical and Health and Wellbeing. They are supported by the Commercial Services Group.The Townsville Hospital and Health Service can offer you the right blend of professional enhancement and fulfilling work coupled with a relaxed lifestyle in the tropics.Source: This is an extract from the company's own websiteThe Townsville Hospital and Health Service comprises 18 hospitals and community health campuses and two residential aged care facilities.The health service has a population of more than 230,000 and employs a workforce of around 5,000 dedicated staff, all whom take pride in providing the best possible care to thousands of patients across the region. In the past financial year, the health service provided almost 65,000 in-patient occasions of service, had more than 75,000 emergency department attendances and delivered more than 2,600 babies.The health service has five clinical service groups. These are: Surgical, Mental Health, Rural Hospitals, Medical and Health and Wellbeing. They are supported by the Commercial Services Group.The Townsville Hospital and Health Service can offer you the right blend of professional enhancement and fulfilling work coupled with a relaxed lifestyle in the tropics.Source: This is an extract from the company's own websiteDon’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.Choose from thousands of courses delivered by leaders in education.
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9 May 2024
Location: Australia Queensland Brisbane
Work type:
Temporary/Contract
PLEASE! No enquiries from Recruitment Agencies or Headhunters.

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