About us:

Rockhampton Hospital is a 305-bed facility and is the main referral hospital for Central Queensland. Specialist Medical Services include Emergency Medicine, General Medicine, Cardiology, Renal Medicine, Palliative Care, Psychiatry, Rehabilitation, Geriatric Medicine, Paediatrics, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Urology, ENT, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Intensive Care and Anaesthetics. There are also a range of clinical services provided on a visiting basis from tertiary hospitals in Queensland. The Cancer Care Unit provides care for local patients, with state-of-the-art equipment and services. CT, MRI and nuclear medicine and oncology suites are on site.

About the role:

The role is to provide a specialist elective and trauma Shoulder and Elbow service, plus contribute to general orthopaedic trauma management. The successful candidate will work closely with our physiotherapy team. The position includes elective operating, general and specialist trauma operating, elective and fracture clinics, teaching of the AOA trainee and other junior doctors, contribution to audit, M&M and departmental research.

There are also opportunities with University of Queensland (UQ) for formal or informal roles teaching medical students who are on site. Orthopaedic services, both clinic and theatre, are delivered in Rockhampton and Gladstone Hospitals. We also provide telehealth services across Central Queensland (CQ) and Central West (CW) including Emerald, Longreach, Biloela, Barcaldine, Blackhall, Blackwater and smaller sites as required. The position comes with a 1:7 on call roster. The position is full time, however less than full time can be negotiated for the right candidate.

About you:

• Registration or eligibility for registration as a Specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA). This will require Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in the specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery, or equivalent recognised qualification.

• Enrolment and maintenance of ongoing CME program with the appropriate bodies.

• MBBS or equivalent eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Completion of a Shoulder and Elbow subspecialty fellowship is strongly recommended.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $528,432 p.a. is comprised of:

• A salary rate between $210,332 - $244,313 p.a. (L18-L24)
• A salary rate between $251.527 - $266,677 p.a. (L25-L27)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Leave and Allowances ($21,500 p.a. / 3.6 Weeks)
• Overtime and on call allowances
• Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (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.

How to apply:

To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance, contact Senior Medical Workforce @ CQ Health and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5B620655

Applications close: Sunday, 30 March 2025

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