Description:

The Tasmanian Health Service is seeking interest from suitably qualified applicants for Staff Specialist – Anatomical Pathology vacancy at Royal Hobart Hospital.

The Royal Hobart Hospital is the tertiary referral hospital for Tasmania, and the principal teaching hospital for the University of Tasmania School of Medicine. The Hospital provides most specialist medical services for the region or state.

The Department of Anatomical Pathology is a Nata Accredited Laboratory which includes Histopathology, Cytopathology and mortuary. 

Salary

A remuneration package comprising the Agreement base salary, relevant allowances and other entitlements will be negotiated with the successful applicant dependent on clinical experience and seniority. 

Classification

Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1 to Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 3 in accordance with the Salaried Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2017

Award

Medical Practitioners (Public Sector) Award

Period of Employment

Fixed term part time day work (with on-call), working 38 hours per fortnight commencing as soon as possible until 31 December 2021.

Location

Anatomical Pathology, Royal Hobart Hospital

Duties

The Staff Specialist – Anatomical Pathology will:

Essential Requirements

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:
1. Conviction checks in the following areas:
a) Crimes of Violence
b) Sex Related Offences
c) Serious Drug Offences
d) Crimes involving dishonesty
2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check

Desirable Requirements

Applicants should note that, for a period of 12 months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

 510263 Staff Specialist - Anatomical Pathology SMP1-11 (November 2020).pdf

 510263 Staff Specialist - Anatomical Pathology SMP1-11 (November 2020).doc

 THS Jobs Website Applicant Guide.pdf

 THS Jobs Website Applicant Guide.docx

What do I submit with my application?

Please ensure your application includes:

How do I submit my application?

Online applications are preferred as this ensures you answer important questions about yourself. Please click the blue "Apply now" button on this screen.

You will be prompted to complete an online application form, add or upload your selection criteria responses, CV and supporting documents. Attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so ensure you have the contact details for two referees before applying.

Please do not send hard copy applications to the contact person. If you are unable to apply online, send your application with the completed application form to:

Medical Workforce Unit
GPO Box 1061
HOBART TAS 7001

PLEASE NOTE: Applications submitted by an Agency on behalf of an applicant will not be considered at this time.

For more information contact

Dr Karen Whale
Head of Department
Phone: (03) 6166 7540
Email: karen.whale@ths.tas.gov.au

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