Head Medical is thrilled to present RMO/SHO/CT-level Emergency Medicine in the beautiful North West region of Tasmania. These positions are suited to post foundation doctors keen to further broaden their clinical skills and experience within a different healthcare system.
- Vibrant Coastal town boasting a dynamic cultural life with galleries, performances, exhibitions, and community events
- Educational sessions and Journal Clubs
- $131,000 - $ 183,500 AUD ( depending on experience)
- Fly to Melbourne in under an hour
- March 2025 commencement - 12 month contract
- Contemporary, well equipped work environments
The Role
There are two hospitals in the region servicing a population of approximately 116,000. The Emergency Departments have approximately 30,000 presentations annually and treat a broad range of patients. The NWRH Emergency Department has an annual attendance rate of 28,000 patients per year with 28% admission rate. The Department treats a broad range of patients including major trauma cases. It is the referral centre for several district hospitals including King Island.
The Location
The North West is a region full of stunning white beaches, top class restaurants and vineyards. The area is close to pristine wilderness with wide open natural spaces, great for rambling and mountain biking.
Burnie is a port city with an industrial past that has reinvented itself as a vibrant and creative city on a beautiful stretch of Tasmania's North West Coast. Take a beachside and downtown stroll and find a vibrant mix of shops and eateries serving up fresh coffee, seafood and local produce. Burnie has an art deco flavour, with fine architectural examples that you can explore on foot.
Latrobe is a river town famous for its heritage and the fresh produce that grows in the region's rich and fertile soils. There are lots of eateries serving fresh produce, plus scenic farm gates and vineyards where you can sample food from the source.
What Head Medical can do for you
Arranging a position overseas is very exciting, but we understand that it can also be daunting and time consuming. We’re the UK’s specialist in international medical recruitment and we’ve helped many Doctors relocate since we first started out in 2008 (you can read what people have said about working with us on our testimonials page). We know it’s important to balance career opportunities with lifestyle and we’ll talk through your plans and will get to know you to make sure we find the right role in the right location. Once we have secured a job for you, we’ll manage the Medical Registration and Visa application process, and support you (and your family) with the relocation itself.