Consultant Rheumatologist

Description:

Launceston General Hospital is a major referral centre, providing high-quality care to a catchment of over 300,000 people across Northern Tasmania. With a strong focus on teaching, research, and innovation, Launceston Hospital offers the professional challenge of a tertiary-level environment alongside the support of a close-knit medical community.

The Role

As a Consultant Rheumatologist, you will provide comprehensive outpatient services across Northern Tasmania, as well as inpatient consultations where required. You will also:

• Lead specialist Rheumatology clinics and coordinate patient care
• Provide expert advice and multidisciplinary collaboration to ensure continuity of care
• Mentor and supervise postgraduate trainees, and contribute to medical student teaching through the University of Tasmania
• Contribute to departmental research, clinical governance, and service development initiatives

This is an excellent opportunity to combine specialist practice with leadership in service design and delivery.

Requirements

• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) or equivalent recognised overseas specialist qualification (UK CCT, Irish CSCST, US ABIM, Canadian RCPSC, NZ Vocational Registration)
• Eligible for Specialist Registration with AHPRA
• Demonstrated experience in clinical service delivery, teaching, and research within Rheumatology