The Position
Emergency Medicine RMO Resident Medical Officer (FY2+)
The Location
Hobart, Australia (multiple positions available)
Remuneration package
Circa $110K (£60K) p.a
Remuneration package includes:
- Great Salary
- Superannuation
- Relocation support
- Accommodation support upon arrival
- Employer visa sponsorship and support for families (for overseas applicants)
Health Service
The Tasmanian Health Service in Australia is expanding to meet the needs of the Hobart community.
This hospital is the tertiary referral hospital for the state of Tasmania.
The Emergency Department is a Stage 4 accredited site for both adult and paediatric emergency medicine.
We provide mentoring and support with an inclusive and well-respected team. Diverse career pathways and professional development is offered along with collaborative relationships with a range of professionals across multiple disciplines. Award winning health and well being programs are also available.
The Role
Responsible for the day to day management of private and public inpatients and outpatients within the Hospital (or rural facility).
Provide after-hours emergency cover as determined by the relevant work unit. Rotations to Rural Practice sites across the state are available. Duties:
1. Admission of patients.
2. Care of patients in the wards including a daily ward round.
3. Attend Specialist and Registrar ward rounds and record all decisions made in the medical history.
4. Timely responses to calls by members of the patient’s care team.
5. Ensure that consultations occur when requested.
6. Interact with families or carers of hospital patients.
7. Accurate and timely recording of drugs and treatment.
8. Checking and signing of result sheets for investigations.
9. Undertake procedures as required.
10. Accurate, comprehensive and contemporaneous recording in the medical record including progress notes each day.
11. Discharge planning.
12. Provide Discharge Summary compliant with the Agency’s policy (or the appropriate standards) to ensure safe clinical handover to community-based care providers.
13. Provide after-hours cover as directed and short-term relief in other areas as required by the employer.
14. Involvement in Quality Assurance activities.
15. Involvement in Hospital educational activities or evidence of further self-directed learning as per registration requirements.
The Location
Beautiful Hobart, Tasmania.
Life’s not just about work - it's also about lifestyle. Tasmania value quality over quantity, with a unique culture and lifestyle. Hobart, Tasmania offers breathtaking coastlines, National Parks, award-winning restaurants, and bars. You can surf in the early mornings, go fly fishing on weekends, take photography classes, write novels, or sell preserves at the farmers' markets. You can also take part in the community, volunteer, and serve on boards.
The shorter commutes ensures you can enjoy outdoor activities like mountain biking or hiking after work while offering your family the opportunity to thrive in a safer, more adventurous place.
Essential Criteria
Doctors must either be registered with AHPRA or eligible to apply for medical registration with AHPRA Competent Authority Pathway.
The AHPRA registration requirements for IMG's are:
- Candidates must hold UK or IE Medical graduate (primary) qualifications OR
- Hold PLAB certification to obtain AHPRA Medical Board of Australia registration.
AND
- Candidate must have successfully completed FY1 in the UK or Intern year in Ireland OR
- Candidate must have successfully completed 12 months supervised training (internship equivalent) in the UK
To Apply
For further information, please send your most up to date CV to Will Macdonald or Gareth Johnson by selecting the 'Apply' button, you can send an email to enquiries@skilledmedical.co.uk or please call a member of our permanent team in London on +44 (0) 333 444 2000 or in Australia on 1300 900 100.
This permanent position is suitable for a qualified overseas candidate, subject to meeting professional registration and work visa requirements.
About Skilled Medical
Skilled Medical has offices in London and Melbourne and our experienced International Recruitment team members are available to support you through medical registration and visa sponsorship processes.
Our experienced International Recruitment team are available to discuss positions you are interested in and provide you with additional information regarding position locations and remuneration packages available to support decisions.
Our skilled Compliance teams are available to support you through the AHPRA medical registration applications and visa sponsorship processing.
Our dedicated Concierge service will assist and guide you through the relocation and settlement stages of your move to Australia.
To read more about Skilled Medical and view our Australian job board, visit us at www.skilledmedical.com
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