Provide clinical services to patients of the hospital commensurate with level of expertise.

Job details

About the role

Clinical role (0.5FTE) within the department will have a tertiary level obstetric focus.

• Tertiary level birth suite experience.
• Supervised high risk caesarean section lists with Obstetrician/Gynae-Oncology support.
• Protected ultrasound experience with MFM on a weekly basis, with the consideration of commencing a Diploma of Diagnostic Ultrasound (DDU).
• Participation in high-risk clinics including MFM, Obstetric Cardiac, Endocrinology and Obstetric Medical Clinics.
• Protected research time with the expectation of targeting a peer reviewed journal article on completion of the rotation.
• Rotation onto the afterhours O&G registrar roster prorated to clinical role

Academic role (0.5FTE) rostered with the University of Queensland allows for participation in an academic position for education and curriculum development for medical students and development / participating in new and ongoing research protocols.

About you

This successful applicant will carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North values and the corresponding Lominger™ competencies shown above in this role description:

• Provide expert leadership to clinical and service improvement activities and initiate, encourage and participate in extensive, evaluation and innovative treatment and care aimed at achieving demonstrable improvements in service outcomes.
• Provide clinical services to patients of the hospital commensurate with level of expertise.
• Co-operation with other disciplines within this hospital complex will be essential.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with all required department medical officers.
• Practice excellence in communication with patients and relatives.
• Actively participate in the hospitals post graduate medical education program.
• Perform medical administrative tasks as required.

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services;  and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• RBH575987 - Role Description (PDF, 459KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Support (PDF, 860KB)
  Application Kit
  
  Benefits for working with MN (PDF, 1.00MB)
  Application Kit
  
  Medical Practitioner cv-template (Word, 322KB)
  Application Kit