The Position
We are currently looking for a suitably experienced Nephrology Staff Specialist seeking a permanent role in Northern Queensland (Multiple positions available) starting in January 2025.
The North Queensland Kidney Transplant Service (NQKTS) will be dedicated to delivering state-of-the-art kidney transplantation to patients across an expansive catchment area covering five Hospital and Health Services (HHSs) in North Queensland. These encompass the Northwest region of Queensland, Cairns and the Hinterland, Torres Strait Island and Cape York, Mackay and Townsville.
As a Staff Specialist within this pioneering service, your responsibilities will include:
- Contributing clinically to the organisations management and provision of a comprehensive kidney transplant services, including providing kidney transplant outreach services, education, and training support.
- Assisting with the organisations management and provision of Nephrology services at the University Hospital.
- Providing specialist professional leadership to medical staff within the department, and to be an active contributor to the multidisciplinary patient care team.
- Assist the Clinical Directors of Kidney Transplant and Nephrology to provide quality leadership based on evidence-based practices and by demonstrating and enabling adequate communication to all stakeholders along the patient’s continuum of care.
Please note: Applications Close Thursday 31 October 2024
Health Service
This is a great opportunity to join a health service that is passionate about improving the health and lives of the North Queensland community. Striving to be a leader in health care, research and education for regional Australia, and, as one of the region’s largest employers. This health service is one of the most geographically dispersed catchments, supporting a population of almost 250,000 people. Home to North Queensland’s only tertiary hospital, supporting a referral catchment of almost 700,000 people. Staff provide a person-centered approach to care, and we are passionate about living our values of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect and engagement in everything they do.
The Location
This position is part of the Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme of $20,000 meaning that a new life boasting sun-kissed beaches may only be an application away. With the Great Barrier Reef on your doorstep, and Magnetic Island just a ferry ride away, you will be based in a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. With a thriving economy, top-notch educational institutions, and a diverse cultural scene this surreal location offers the perfect blend of lifestyle and opportunity. Experience the warmth of its people, indulge in culinary delights, and explore its rich heritage. Whether you seek adventure or tranquility, you are promised an idyllic retreat in the heart of tropical paradise.
Eligible health workers who make the move (interstate or international) to work with the NQKTS in Townsville may receive up to $20,000 in incentive payments under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme (conditions apply).
Essential Criteria
- Specialist Registration You will hold specialist registration (or be eligible to hold) with AHPRA. Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) or equivalent acceptable to the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and registrable as a specialist in Nephrology with the Medical Board of Australia.
- This position includes both dayshift and after-hours on-call for hospital duties. This position may be required to undertake shifts in an extended span of ordinary hours to meet clinical need.
- Travel: This position may require the incumbent to work at other facilities within the THHS.
The Package
Attractive Relocation Package
Generous remuneration package value up to $536,916 p.a. comprising:
- Salary range of $210,332 to $266,677 p.a. (L18-L27)
- 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation.
- Attraction and retention incentive allowance (35%-50% base salary)
- Regional and rural attraction allowance (5% base salary)
- Motor vehicle allowance between $21,000 and $25,500 p.a.
- Professional development allowance of $21,500 p.a. + 3.6 weeks p.a. leave
Salary sacrificing options are also available.
About Skilled Medical
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To Apply
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