Consultant Anaesthetist

The Role: An opportunity exists for an enthusiastic Consultant Anaesthetist to join a dedicated team, based in a regional setting. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the further development and expansion of the Anaesthetic services within the region. A location that represents over 50 nationalities which give the city a unique cosmopolitan flavour with a real community spirit!! The position may require travel by commercial or charter plane and/or vehicle to other Hospital/s and/or Health Centre/s dependent on travel requirements. If you are looking for the next career challenge and the opportunity to demonstrate your clinical skills and expertise in a regional setting, then this is the role for you.

• A permanent role is on offer with job security and flexible hours / roster arrangements negotiable (FIFO available).
• Pro rata remuneration package (based on f/t equivalent value) up to $650,288 p.a.
• Free Accommodation
• Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives

The ideal candidate:

• Skills in epidurals for delivery suite and anaesthesia for obstetrics is required.
• Scope of Practice in paediatric anaesthesia (5 years and younger) is desirable.
• An interest or experience in Intensive Care management of patients.
• An interest in, or experience in, regional anaesthesia and acute and / or chronic pain management.
• Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA).
• Current registration with/or eligible for registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Medical Board of Australia.

Join a highly motivated team providing anaesthetic services to the Hospital and Health Service.

• Opportunity to develop areas of clinical interest to you within anaesthesia (including obstetrics and regional), ICU, perioperative medicine, pain management, medical education, and wellbeing.
• Provide training to anaesthetic trainees and other health professionals and ensure continued evidence-based practice.
• The position requires the incumbent to fulfil clinical on-call requirements in Anaesthetics practice and undertake on-call in Anaesthetics in line with their approved scope of clinical practice. You will also be expected to provide services to ICU patients under the care of their admitting specialist and remote supervising intensivist.

The Hospital: The Hospital and Health Service covers an area of over 300,000 square kilometres and services the rural and remote communities. It has developed into the major referral hospital for the region, with smaller satellite hospitals. It offers primary, secondary and community health services in addition to specialist services such as anaesthetics, paediatrics, psychiatry, surgery and obstetrics & gynaecology. It also hosts a range of clinics in specialty and sub-specialty services. Experience working in a Hospital Service that has undergone a huge redevelopment!! Location: Affectionately known as the 'oasis of the outback', it is a gleaming mirage on the horizon for travellers from all directions. A melting pot of culture and industry, home to the world's third largest rodeo. It's grown from strength to strength over the years, it has ample places to fish, camp or relax and enjoy an outback sunset. The rugged terrain is a four-wheel-driver's haven! Skills/Qualifications: The applicant will hold: Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA) or equivalent acceptable to the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists and registrable as a specialist with the Medical Board of Queensland. THE BENEFITS:

• Excellent financial rewards SALARY PACKAGE UP TO - $650,288 p.a.
• Attraction and retention incentive allowance 50% base p.a. salary
• Regional and rural attraction allowance 15% base p.a. salary
• Inaccessibility allowance of $34,500 p.a.
• Motor vehicle allowance
• 5 weeks p.a. annual leave with 17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development assistance

How do I Apply? Please forward your resume and cover letter to Nicki Wade at For more information about this and other opportunities, please call Nicki on 0401010048.#J-18808-Ljbffr