Staff Specialist / Senior Staff Specialist - Anatomical Pathology

An exciting opportunity for a permanent Staff Specialist Anatomical Pathologist located at Sunshine Coast University Hospital. The region is known for its family-friendly atmosphere, with excellent schools, safe community and ample space to breath. This is a prime location for those seeking a balanced lifestyle that combines natural beauty with modern amenities. The Sunshine Coast Laboratory will allow you to become part of a dynamic team committed to clinical excellence with a diverse caseload in a collaborative environment. A competitive salary applies:- Base salary, Retention and attraction allowance (50% of base salary), MVA, PDA, Salary packaging allows you to maximise your income.

About Pathology Queensland

Pathology Queensland (PQ) provides diagnostic pathology services to all Hospital and Health Services (HHS) across metro, regional and remote Queensland and plays a critical role in the government's response to public health threats, epidemics, and civil emergencies.

Purpose of the role

Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with the Queensland Public Service values (QPS) along with the following accountabilities:

• Provide timely, efficient, high quality and cost-effective Anatomical Pathology diagnostic and consultation services which meet the clinical needs of referrers statewide.
• Actively participate in discipline specific meetings, laboratory/department meetings and or multidisciplinary team meetings as determined in consultation with clients.
• Participate in a comprehensive clinical liaison service for Anatomical Pathology when required.
• Provide an autopsy service as required to the Hospital and Health Service and other institutions.
• Supervise registrars.
• Actively participate in performance and development in your field of Anatomical Pathology.
• Participate in clinical audits including the review and validation of test and quality assurance results.
• Collaborate with laboratory scientific, technical and operational colleagues to ensure service excellence.
• Adhere to quality standards, health and safety policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on the test repertoire offered by your group and provided by your clinical specialty using the resources available.
• This role will report to the Medical Director, Sunshine Coast University Hospital Laboratory either directly or through appropriate reporting lines.
• Follow recommendations/directives from the Medical Director(s) or Quality Manager.

Key competencies (role specific criteria)

You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated contemporary knowledge, skills and ability in Anatomical Pathology, participate in the local and remote frozen section service, perform on site and remote MDTs, be able to participate in the after-hours on call roster, and a high level of professionalism required in the position, especially objectivity.
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal and communication skills necessary for all aspects of the position.
• Demonstrated skills, knowledge and abilities necessary to conduct relevant training, teaching, research, investigation, analysis and management
• Knowledge of the ISO 15189 and NATA Medical Testing Requirements demonstrating continued accreditation in your clinical specialty for all laboratories across a diverse network

 Qualifications, registrations and other requirements

• Mandatory requirements are a medical qualification and tertiary qualification in Anatomical Pathology (FRCPA, or equivalent) and be registerable with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Specialist Pathologist.
• The incumbents must be Fellows of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia or equivalent.
• Please detail any visa conditions that you may have if you are not a permanent resident of Australia.

Vaccine Preventable Diseases requirements

• It will be a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against one or more of the following vaccine preventable diseases during their employment: Hepatitis B and TB.

How to apply

Please provide the following information to the panel to assess your suitability:

• Your resume, including the names and contact details of two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years, and it is preferable to include your current, immediate or past supervisor.
• A short statement (maximum two pages) that gives details of your skills, experience and knowledge as required on the role description under the heading ‘key competencies (role specific criteria)'.