Department of Health is seeking interest from qualified applicants to appoint to Registrar vacancies within the Trauma Service, Royal Hobart Hospital.
Learn new skills and build confidence caring for complex patients with multiple injuries. The Royal Hobart Hospital Trauma Service has positions available for trauma registrars in 2027.
The Trauma Service cares for over 1000 injured patients each year (> 300 major trauma presentations). As a trauma registrar you will be a key member of our admitting trauma unit, working alongside medical specialists from diverse backgrounds, as well as trauma case managers and experienced allied health practitioners.
We can offer accredited training with CICM (medicine time – 6 months) and ACEM (including accreditation for TS4 trainees – 6 months). Trauma service time also satisfies RACS requirements for critical care exposure. We welcome trainees from any specialty who want to learn how to provide comprehensive, roadside to rehabilitation care of trauma patients.
The Trauma Service is a consultant-led service, and you will be well supported by our staff specialists who are on site seven days per week. Your roster will include a combination of early, late and weekend shifts (~ 1:3), with minimal rostered overtime. An average day would include a ward round, consults, tertiary surveys and trauma call attendance. You will also be an important member of regular multidisciplinary team meetings.
The Trauma Service provides five hours of protected teaching time per week for medical staff. Every second week there is an afternoon of structured teaching and simulation. In alternate weeks, time is made available for self-directed learning, supported by a logbook and a wide catalogue of online modules and external resources. There will also be opportunities to engage in research and quality improvement activities, drawing on comprehensive data from the Tasmanian Trauma Registry and supported by our full-time clinical research coordinator.
The Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) is located in the beautiful waterfront city of Hobart, framed between the Derwent River and Kunanyi / Mt Wellington and offers access to fine dining, impressive arts and a wide choice of accommodation within a short commute. The city also provides a great starting point to explore Tasmania's pristine wilderness and enjoy a variety of outdoor activities.
Time with the trauma service will be an excellent foundation for any future medical career. We welcome any questions you may have and hope you will consider applying to join our team.
$138,978 - $194,675 per annum (pro rata)
Salary range is in accordance with the Medical Practitioners Agreement 2025
Medical Practitioner Level 5-11 (Registrar/Senior Registrar)
Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award
Fixed term, full time day work, working 76 hours per fortnight (+10 hours protected training time per fortnight, pro rata), commencing from 1 February 2027 until 7 February 2028.
Please note up to 24-month contract negotiable.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time and casual vacancies.
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The Registrar is responsible for the day to day management of private and public inpatients and outpatients within the Hospital and provides after-hours emergency cover at the hospital . They are also responsible for attending any trauma callouts in the Emergency Department and responding to referrals and consults.
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
Only online applications will be considered for this recruitment campaign.
You are NOT required to address the selection criteria within the Statement of Duties.
You are required to submit an up-to-date CV, a cover letter outlining career goals and your suitability for the position.
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PLEASE NOTE: Applications submitted by an Agency on behalf of an applicant will not be considered for this recruitment campaign.
Dr Jennifer Jamieson
Deputy Director, Trauma Service, Royal Hobart Hospital
jennifer.jamieson@ths.tas.gov.au
Medical Staffing Unit
Royal Hobart Hospital
medical.recruitment@ths.tas.gov.au
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