Overview
The Role: The successful LGH Fellowship applicant will receive expert tuition in total hip replacement (anterior and posterior approach), revision hip replacement, hip arthroscopy, total knee replacement (including computer assisted surgery and robotic surgery), revision knee replacement, knee arthroscopy, reconstructive surgery of the knee, knee osteotomy and general orthopaedic trauma.
There will be supervised surgery at the LGH and private assisting at St Lukes Hospital Calvary. The LGH has trauma and arthroplasty lists which are supervised by a VMO where the successful candidate will gain operative experience.
In conjunction with their supervisor, they will establish and then participate in suitable consultations established through discussions around areas of interest and a roster created based on individual fellow’s needs.
Responsibilities
* Attend clinics and x-ray meetings (weekly) while on the LGH Fellowship.
* Assist in educating AOA set trainees, unaccredited orthopaedic registrars and medical students on rotation at the LGH.
* Attend AOA scientific meetings and AOA continuing education meetings specific to hip, knee and trauma orthopaedic surgery.
* Attend and participate in quarterly audits at the LGH, including a weekly case review for peer review.
* Attend monthly journal clubs.
* Progress Orthopaedic knowledge via self-directed forums.
* Be involved in research projects in the orthopaedic department; there are ongoing projects with links to the Clifford Craig Medical Trust and the University of Tasmania.
* Participate in the on-call registrar roster (1:6).
* Fulfill the criteria of Senior Career Medical Officer as applicable.
Position context
This position has been established to fulfil a number of targeted activities to improve the delivery of general surgical services to patients at the Launceston General Hospital, Northern Region and to assist in the coordination and training of Surgical Registrars and RMOs.
Details of appointment
Fixed term, full time, day worker (with on-call) position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from 1 February 2027 until 6 February 2028. Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar vacancies.
Salary
Senior Career Medical Officer Level 1-3 $187,460 - $206,000 per annum, pro rata plus 12% superannuation plus access to salary packaging.
* Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022.
Please note that access to the Senior Career Medical Officer salary range $187,460 - $206,000 is subject to satisfying the criteria for Senior Career Medical Officer and application approved as outlined in the Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award.
Additionally, the following allowances and benefits may be available, calculated on the salaried incremental point:
* Salary packaging options include benefits such as living expenses up to $9,010 and $2,650 in meals and entertainment each year.
* Professional development and accelerated pathways.
* Leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
* Fitness Passport – access to 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for a weekly rate.
* Other allowances as applicable.
More information about Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria as follows:
* General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
Desirable criteria:
* Recently gained Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) or completion of training for FRACS and awaiting Fellowship.
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
How to apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria is not required.
Contact
Name: Megan Wheeler
Position: Administrative Officer (Registrars)
Phone: (03) 6777 6593
Email: lgh.surgery@ths.tas.gov.au
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