Consultant Anaesthetist

The Role:
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Consultant Anaesthetist to join an established team, who will provide specialist anaesthetic services.
 
 The successful candidate will provide specialist anaesthesia treatment and care for public and private patients with on call services.
 
This position will be attractive to a highly skilled and motivated medical professional who views challenges as opportunities and is driven by a passion to improve healthcare in the complex world of modern health systems.

The right applicant will play a key role in developing health care at both patient and system levels.
 
There are currently 15 FANZCAs and two GP Anaesthetists.
 
The University of Tasmania’s, Rural Clinical School is co-sited, and provides a strong academic and educational focus including access to simulation opportunities. Trainees participate in weekly teaching including on-site tutorials, the state-wide primary tutorials via videoconference and simulation activities.
 
The Anaesthetic Department strives to achieve a healthy balance between service delivery and the training needs of all registrars. Cooperation and teamwork are encouraged.
 
The Service:
The health service has the main acute 160 bed teaching Hospital (with a rural clinical school attached) and a 70 bed Private Hospital, the other acute Hospital is located a short distance away and has 130 beds.
 
A busy rural regional hospital with a diverse spread of surgical procedures performed including: ENT, Orthopaedic Surgery, General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Dental Surgery, Endoscopy, Ophthalmology, ECT and a limited amount of Paediatric Surgery.
 
The Location:
Located in a beautiful seaport city with a population of 20,000 people, this region is un-spoilt and within easy drive of rugged mountains, spectacular wilderness and sparkling highland lakes. Unpolluted coastal seas and rich fertile soils enable local produce to be some of the world's finest foods.
 
Enjoy four distinct seasons, the surrounding oceans give Tasmania a moderate climate without the scorching heat of many parts of Australia or the 'deep freeze' winters that affect Northern Hemisphere countries at similar latitudes.
 
Tasmania has a wide variety of activities and attractions including: Camping, Fishing, Gardening, Golf, Wildlife Watching, Walking and Trekking, 4WD Adventures, Diving, Cycling, Kayaking and Canoeing, Surfing, White-water Rafting and Surf Lifesaving.
 
There are wonderful lifestyle opportunities in this beautiful location.
 
Skills & Qualifications required:

• FANZCA
• AHPRA – current registration

The Benefits:

• Flexible work/life
• Competitive remuneration – Negotiable with years of service plus allowances
• Dynamic Team environment

How do I Apply?
Please forward your resume to Nicki Wade at [email protected].
Should you wish to discuss this opportunity, please call Nicki on 0401010048

Applications close: 13th November 2023