At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide high-quality ENT surgical care and participate in patient management.
- Company: Join Mackay Base Hospital, a vibrant health service in tropical Queensland.
- Benefits: Permanent full-time role with professional development and work-life balance.
- Other info: Embrace a supportive team culture in a diverse community.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while enjoying a beautiful coastal lifestyle.
- Qualifications: Medical qualifications in ENT and commitment to patient care.
The predicted salary is between 141750 - 173250 $ per year.
The Department of Surgery at the Mackay Base Hospital is looking for a Staff Specialist / Senior Staff Specialist, ENT to join their team on a Permanent Full-Time basis (80 hrs p/f.n).
About the Mackay Hospital and Health Service:
Mackay Hospital and Health Service (HHS) is a contemporary organisation providing extensive health services across six hospitals, two multi-purpose health services and four community health centres to a population of around 185,000 people. We are a team of more than 3,500 dedicated staff providing support to the Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday regions.
Mackay HHS provides a working environment that embraces professional development, builds capabilities, provides roles with variety and flexibility, supports staff to maximise their health and wellbeing and encourages work life balance.
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for all advertised positions.
About the Unit / Team / Department:
The General Surgery Department consists of four General Surgery teams, one Urology team and one ENT team. Outreach General Surgery services are provided to Proserpine and Sarina Hospitals which are supported by Consultants and Registrars/PHOs.
Your opportunity:
Assist in the provision of high-quality services to patients requiring Ear, Nose and Throat services and assist the Hospital and Health Service Clinical Director of Surgery with provision, development and maintenance of an effective, efficient and equitable Ear, Nose and Throat service at Mackay Base Hospital. This includes outpatients, inpatients, elective and emergency Ear, Nose and Throat surgery.
Role-specific responsibilities:
- Provide and ensure high-quality clinical services to patients requiring Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) surgical care. A sub-speciality interest in Head and Neck Surgery would be highly desirable.
- Participate in the 'on call' roster for the care of ENT patients as required.
- Actively participate in the HHS Integrated Risk Management and Safety programme, including participation in the Incident Monitoring System and Root Cause Analysis where appropriate.
- As required, actively participate in committees relevant to areas of clinical responsibility and future planning.
Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) Requirements:
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be and remain vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.
Further information:
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. Applicants are to apply online and supply the requested documentation by attaching to their online application.
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