Staff Specialist – General Pathologist in Launceston

The Team Northern Tasmanian Pathology Service (NTPS) provides Pathology services to Launceston General Hospital and the Northern regions of Tasmania. We are the only public pathology service operating in North Tasmania. NTPS aims to deliver a high-quality service to general practitioners, medical specialists and private hospitals, providing patients with no out of pocket expenses for Medicare eligible tests.

The team at NTPS comprises a large team involving multi-disciplinary scientists, technicians, non-technical staff and Pathologists.

Launceston General Hospital (LGH) is located in the vibrant regional city of Launceston, LGH is the major referral hospital for Northern Tasmania, offering a high-quality clinical environment combined with an excellent lifestyle, including access to natural landscapes, food culture, and short commutes.

Work–life balance: 0.8 FTE position providing flexibility, allowing a balanced professional and personal lifestyle in a supportive regional setting.

Diverse and rewarding case mix: Opportunity to practice broad general pathology with exposure to a wide range of cases in a well-respected regional tertiary referral centre.

Professional development: Access to continuing professional development, academic opportunities, and collaboration with multidisciplinary clinical teams.

Supportive team environment: Work within a collaborative and collegial department with strong links across Tasmanian Health Service and opportunities for innovation and service improvement.

Details of appointment: Permanent part time, day worker position, working up to 60.8 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible. Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Salary: Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1- Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 3 $222,789 - $319,701 per annum, pro rata + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging.

In addition, the following allowances and benefits may be available: Salary packaging options include a range of benefits like living expenses up to $9,010 and $2,650 in meals and entertainment every year. Motor vehicle allowance of $28,786 per annum, pro rata. Participation in Private Practice Scheme 35% or allowance in lieu of private practice schemes 35%. Continuing Professional Development Allowance of $17,483 per annum, pro rata. Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.

Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria as: Holds specialist registration; or Is a registered Medical Practitioner who is an International Medical Graduate (IMG) who is on the specialist pathway; or Is a registered Medical Practitioner who is an International Medical Graduate (IMG) who has a recognised overseas specialist qualification and is assessed as having sufficient experience in the speciality.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable: Experience in Anatomical Pathology, Cytopathology and Chemical Pathology. Successful completion of the Australasian, or equivalent overseas, training program in Pathology.

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

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