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

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jul, 26

Salary

274696.0

Posted On

26 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Anaesthesia, Pain medicine, Clinical care, Emergency procedures, Trauma management, Teaching, Research, 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: Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine Indicative Base Salary Package: $204, 936 to $274, 696 (pro rata for part time) Indicative Base Salary Package inclusive of Base Salary $$204, 936 to $274, 696 + Private Practice Scheme Allowance + On-call allowance + Medical Education Expense 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: 17 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) · 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) · Visa Sponsorship for eligible candidates. About the Role: Position Overview Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. We provide acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding regions. More information can be found on the CHS website. We are committed to workforce diversity and creating an inclusive workplace. The Department of Anaesthesia facilitates over 24,000 anaesthetic elective and emergency procedures each year. The breadth of procedures undertaken are all encompassing (cardiac, neurosurgery, and neonatal surgery) with the exception of solid organ transplant. We operate in several facilities, primarily Canberra Hospital which is the largest tertiary and trauma facility in the region, as well as North Canberra Hospital, Calvary John James Hospital, National Capital Private Hospital and other private surgery locations in Canberra. As the primary teaching hospital and major trauma centre for ACT and the Southern NSW region, exposure to interesting cases is a certainty. CHS is a partner in teaching with the Australian National University, the University of Canberra and the Australian Catholic University. Due to these partnerships and the flexible nature of this employment opportunity, excellent research opportunities are available. These Anaesthetist position(s) in the Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine will support the anaesthesia roster on weekends, public holidays, rostered after hours work and additional emergency lists as required. Part-time hours and the number of anaesthetic sessions will be considered and can be negotiated on offer/acceptance of a position/contract. 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 Shannon Dougan at Shannan.Dougan@act.gov.au #LI-DNI – LinkedIn exclusion pixel. Leave in if Area does not want to post on LinkedIn, remove if they do.

Responsibilities

The specialist will provide high-quality anaesthetic and pain medicine services for elective and emergency procedures. They are also expected to participate in the department's on-call roster and contribute to teaching and research initiatives.