An exciting opportunity for a permanent full-time or part-time Staff Specialist Anaesthetist to join the team at a  North West Queensland hospital.

You will be based at the main referral centre within the North West Hospital and Health Service. Patients from other facilities across the north west region who require specialist treatment and care are referred to either the hospital or to other major hospitals within Queensland. This is a great opportunity to develop areas of clinical interest to you within anaesthesia (including obstetrics and regional), ICU, perioperative medicine, pain management, medical education and wellbeing. Alongside providing training to anaesthetic trainees and other health professionals and ensure continued evidence-based practice.

The health service is responsible for the public sector health services in the North West region. Covering an area of approximately 300,000 square kilometres and services many of the remote communities within North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. The Health Service is responsible for the promotion and wellbeing of people within the service area and ensuring that health services are of a high quality, accessible to all and effective. Currently all anaesthetic services are provided at Mt Isa Hospital. Outreach services are a potential growth item in our outlying hospitals.

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• Current registration with or/eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia 


• Skills in epidurals for delivery suite and anaesthesia for obstetrics. 


• The successful applicant will be appointed between classifications Level 18 to Level 27 in accordance with Annexure B – Classification Structure.


• This position requires the incumbent to operate a “C” class vehicle, and an appropriate license endorsement to operate this type of vehicle is required. Proof of this endorsement must be provided before commencement of duty. 


• The position may require travel by commercial or charter plane and/or vehicle to other Hospital/s and/or Health Centre/s dependent on travel requirements.

• Permanent full-time, part-time or casual opportunities available. We are happy to discuss a roster that suits your lifestyle.


• FIFO available.


• Rent Free furnished accommodation is provided up to 17 months! 


• Relocation assistance for QH/Interstate Employees up to $10,000 


• 5 weeks annual leave per year 


• 3.6 weeks Professional Development Leave per year 


• Free on-site parking

Skilled Medical is a leading international medical recruitment firm that delivers qualified medical professionals wherever they are needed in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. We are a quality accredited firm with years of industry experience supporting communities and assisting medical professionals in their work and careers. To learn more about Skilled Medical please visit us at www.skilledmedical.com

For further information, please send your most up to date CV to Jonathan Gregory by selecting the 'Apply' button below, or please call a member of our permanent team in London on +44 (0) 333 444 2000 or in Australia on 1300 900 100.