Clinic 34 - Sexual Health Services is seeking interest from a Staff Specialist - Sexual Health for a 12-month fixed-term position for their Launceston Clinic (Clinic34) 34 Howick Street Launceston commencing as soon as possible. The Staff Specialist will provide specialist clinical services of the highest possible standard to patients attending the Sexual Health Service including outreach (Devonport Clinic23) and advice to clinicians.

The Team:

The Sexual Health Services Tasmania is a state-wide service with clinics in Hobart, Launceston, and an outreach clinic in Devonport. The service is staffed by consultant sexual health physicians, sexual health registrar, nurse practitioner, nurses, a clinical psychologist and administrative officers. The Sexual Health Services provide people with the opportunity to enhance their sexual health and well-being with a broad scope of practice. We also provide guidance to clinicians across the state for all matters pertaining sexual health.

The Role:

The clinical services delivered by our service are achieved by providing sexual health checks, STI diagnosis and treatment, PrEP, as well as the care and management of HIV and treatment and diagnosis and cure of Hepatitis C.
We provide a multidisciplinary transgender service including information, support and medical assistance and guidance.
Our service also provides assessment and treatment of various genital dermatology conditions, as well as treatment and management of discomfort and pain and sexual dysfunction.

You will need

Essential Requirements

• Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in a relevant specialty Sexual health physician with AChSHM, RACP

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Desirable Requirements

• Current Drivers Licence.
• Holds a qualification recognised as a specialist medical qualification in accordance with the provisions of the Commonwealth/State Agreement on Mutual Recognition which is relevant to his/her appointment.
• Additional skills in the areas of Sexual Assault, Public Health, Men’s or Women’s Health would be desirable.
• Experience as a Sexual Health Physician.

Details of appointment:

Fixed term part time, day worker, working up to 68.4 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible for a period of to 12 months.

*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 full time, part time and casual vacancies.

Salary:

Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1- Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 3 $216,300 - $310,389 per annum, pro rata + 11.5% superannuation + access to salary packaging

Please note that access to the Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner salary range $300,216 -$310,389 is subject to the successful applicant satisfying the criteria for Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1, 2 or 3 as outlined in the Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award

Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022

The following may also be available, if applicable:

• Salary packaging options include a range of benefits like living expenses up to $9,010 and $2,650 in meals and entertainment every year.
• Participation in Private Practice Scheme 35% or allowance in lieu of private practice schemes 35% of base salary.
• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
• other allowances as applicable.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria as detailed in the position Statement of Duties.

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• 531526 Staff Specialist (Sexual Health Service) SMP1-11 (July 2023) CSU.docx

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

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 pages application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

*applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Clinical Prof. Louise Owen
Director - Statewide Sexual Health Service
(03) 6166 2672
[email protected]

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