Consultant - Hospital In The Home Service - Tasmania

Deliver Hospital-Level Care in the Community
- and Experience a Lifestyle Like No Other! Looking to step into a role where you can truly make an impact
- delivering acute care while helping patients remain in their own homes? Head Medical is seeking experienced clinicians to join a newly developed 24/7 Hospital in the Home (HITH) service in Northern Tasmania. This is a unique opportunity to combine clinical autonomy, innovation, and meaningful patient care in a flexible, community-focused model. Location Lifestyle – Northern Tasmania: stunning coastlines, national parks, and short commutes Innovative Service Model – Deliver hospital-level care in the community, preventing admissions and supporting early discharge Salary Package – Up to AUD $600,000 per annum (commensurate with experience) The Role The HITH North service delivers acute, hospital-level care in patients' homes, supporting both admission avoidance and early discharge. You will join a team-oriented multidisciplinary team providing high-quality care across Launceston and surrounding communities. Key responsibilities include: Managing acute and chronic conditions in community settings Delivering rapid interventions to prevent hospital admissions Working closely with multidisciplinary teams Supporting service development, teaching, and quality improvement Participating in an on-call and after-hours roster Travelling across Northern Tasmania as required This is a varied and rewarding role, ideal for doctors who value autonomy, continuity of care, and working beyond traditional hospital settings. Requirements To be considered, you must: Hold (or be eligible for) Specialist Registration with the Medical Board of Australia Be a Consultant in a relevant specialty (e.g. General Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Rural Generalist), or hold an equivalent overseas qualification (CCT UK, CSCST Ireland, ABIM USA, RCPSC Canada, Vocational Registration NZ) Have experience managing acute medical conditions in hospital or community settings Be confident working within a multidisciplinary, community-based model Hold a current driver's licence (desirable) Desirable: Fellowship of RACP, ACEM or ACRRM (or equivalent) The Location Tasmania offers a lifestyle that is increasingly hard to find
- space, community, and balance. You will enjoy: A relaxed, family-friendly environment with no long commutes Easy access to beaches, national parks, and outdoor living A thriving food and wine scene A strong sense of community and connection with patients What Head Medical can do for you Arranging a position overseas is exciting, but we understand it can also feel daunting. As a UK-based specialist in international medical recruitment since ****, we've supported many doctors to successfully relocate. We take the time to understand your goals and match you with the right role and location. Once secured, we manage the medical registration and visa process and support you, and your family, through every step of the relocation. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qqyzr