Specialist in Gastroenterology - Staff Specialist / Senior Staff Specialist at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jul, 26

Salary

415000.0

Posted On

13 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Clinical care, Teaching, Research, Quality assurance, Medical consultation, Patient-centered care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Classification: Staff Specialist 1-5 / Senior Specialist Location: Canberra Health Services Section: Gastroenterology and Hepatology Unit Indicative Base Salary Package: $313,000 to $415,000 (pro rata for part time) Package inclusive of Base Salary $188,151 to $254,198 + Private Practice Scheme Allowance + On-call allowance + Superannuation (12.5%25) - Note: Starting base salary will be negotiated within this classification for the successful candidate, depending on experience and expertise. Closing Date: 10 May 2026 What can we offer you: Visit our Senior Medical Officer Careers page Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available at ENTERPRISE AGREEMENTS · Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates on permanent and long term appointments (Conditions apply and subject to review and approval) · Visa Sponsorship for eligible candidates. · City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra · Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. · Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. · Flexible working conditions. · Generous leave provisions, including up to 4 weeks training/education leave and up to 5 weeks annual leave per annum (Pro Rata Part Time) About the Role: Position Overview The Gastroenterology and Hepatology Unit (GEHU) is well established with 14 consultant medical staff, sub-specialty Fellows and Advanced Trainees. Canberra Hospital provides secondary and tertiary referral services for gastroenterology and liver disease, and is the hub for continuing medical education, quality assurance, teaching and research in these specialties within the ACT and southern NSW regions. Canberra Hospital is the major teaching hospital of the ANU Medical School and has well-developed postgraduate teaching programs and a state-of-the-art medical library. There are excellent opportunities for collaborative research. The position holder is expected to operate within the Public Sector Management Act (1994), the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct and the professional requirements specified by the appointee’s Specialist College Strong research links are maintained with the ANU, University of Canberra and the Australian Catholic University. All specialties are represented with the exception of organ transplantation. The hospital has well developed post graduate teaching programs. A fully equipped medical library is available on site with a large collection of hard copy and on line journals and textbooks. The preferred candidate maybe considered for a conjoint position in ANU at an academic level commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The academic position will be held for the duration of the Canberra Health Services employment and will be subject to regular performance reviews. No remuneration is attached to the University position. The employee will be responsible to the University on academic matters and to The Canberra Hospital & Health Services / Canberra Health Services for clinical/ research matters. For more information in relation to conjoint positions with the ANU please contact The Director, ANU School of Medicine and Psychology (02) 6125 2622 director.smp@anu.edu.au For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: · Hold Specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency · Meet credentialing requirements and receive an Endorsed scope of clinical practice from the Medical Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC) · Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. · Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS Website. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Shantelle Tibben at Shantelle.Tibben@act.gov.au

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will provide secondary and tertiary referral services for gastroenterology and liver disease at Canberra Hospital. They will also participate in teaching, research, and quality assurance programs within the Gastroenterology and Hepatology Unit.