An exciting opportunity for a permanent Staff Specialist located in Townsville, North Queensland. With over 300 days of sunshine a year Townsville is the largest centre in Northern Australia, offering a laid-back tropical lifestyle and is the gateway to the world-famous Great Barrier Reef, stunning beaches, rainforests and the Outback. Assist in developing and implementing frameworks and strategies to continue the development of the state-wide Anatomical Pathology service as a single functional entity based on universal best practice and reflected through uniform standards and practices. This role will actively participate in discipline specific meetings, laboratory/department meetings and or multidisciplinary team meetings as determined in consultation with clients. A permanent full-time role however part time hours may be considered.
Townsville offers the perfect balance between spectacular natural attractions without sacrificing the benefits of a metropolitan city.
PQ is critical to the delivery of healthcare in Queensland and with a multidisciplinary team of 2,000 people, we're involved in 70 per cent of all medical decisions and in all cancer diagnoses. With a strong research and clinical improvement culture, we also support more than 450 point-of-care testing devices, extending access to care in more places.
The advertised role will report to the Medical Director Townsville Laboratory and the Statewide Director Anatomical Pathology (based at RBWH) either directly or through appropriate reporting lines.
Key competencies (role specific criteria)
You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following:
- Demonstrated contemporary knowledge, skills and ability in Anatomical Pathology, participate in the frozen section service, perform MDTs, and be able to participate in an after-hours on call roster, and a high level of professionalism required in the position, especially objectivity.
- Demonstrated high level interpersonal and communication skills necessary for all aspects of the position.
- Demonstrated skills, knowledge and abilities necessary to conduct relevant training, teaching, research, investigation, analysis and management
- Knowledge of the ISO 15189 and NATA Medical Testing Requirements demonstrating continued accreditation in your clinical specialty for all laboratories across a diverse network
Qualifications, registrations and other requirements
- Mandatory requirements are a medical qualification and tertiary qualification in Anatomical Pathology (FRCPA, or equivalent) and be registerable with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Specialist Pathologist.
- The incumbents must be Fellows of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia or equivalent.
- We understand that some people may require adjustments to the workplace or the way the work is performed. All applicants are encouraged to advise the panel of any support or reasonable adjustments (i.e. building access, wheelchair access, interpreting services etc.) that may be required.
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Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
On top of a generous base salary, medical practitioners also receive additional allowances including motor vehicle, and professional development. In order to maximise your income you also have access to salary packaging arrangements.
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