The position of CHQatHome Fellow is a training position in General Paediatrics. It is expected that the trainee will take part in all aspects of the CHQatHome service at the Queensland Children’s Hospital under the supervision of the Medical Lead CHQatHome. In addition, active participation in quality assurance, continuing education, clinical teaching, and research activities for CHQatHome is mandatory.

Job details

About the Role

• Build capacity across CHQ for HITH and other CHQatHome services
• Support the Medical Lead to drive HITH expansion and improvement at every opportunity.
• Support the development of a culture that promotes a quality service and consumer satisfaction in HITH.
• Provide liaison with other medical teams in the care of patients under the HITH service.
• Provide clinical and professional support to the HITH registrar
• Provide paediatric clinical care for patients admitted under the Hospital in the Home (HITH) service in liaison with the Medical Lead
• Review of HITH patients in a clinic or home setting for a mix of face to face and telehealth reviews
• Be prepared to travel within the HITH catchment for the purpose of home medical reviews
• Provide medical support to the Connected Care Program when required
• Participate in a HITH-on call roster as required
• Participate in programs relating to HITH and patient flow
• Provide clinical support for all CHQatHome programs including the Virtual Ward
• Represent CHQatHome at internal meetings and participate in benchmarking activities
• Actively participate in education activities including teaching within the CHQatHome team and education to other departments
• Assist the Medical Lead CHQatHome in operational/administrative roles appropriate to their level of training - with the aim to assisting professional/leadership development as the trainee progresses towards Fellowship
• Ensure that the CHQ HITH processes and systems are fit for purpose, consistent with industry best practice and deliver safe, reliable, and measurable outcomes.
• Actively participate in building an evidence base relevant to building safe, highly reliable practices related to HITH.
• Contribute to the development of a learning culture within the HHS, consistent with the role of a tertiary hospital.

About Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS)

Children's Health Queensland is a recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, teaching and research, delivering a full range of clinical services and training, tertiary and quaternary care and health promotion programs to children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales.   

Our interprofessional workforce of more than 5,000 people deliver responsive, integrated and internationally recognised person-centred care through a network of services and facilities, including the Queensland Children's Hospital, Jacaranda Place, Ellen Barron Family Centre, our Child and Youth Community Health Service, our Child and Youth Mental Health Service, and other statewide services and programs including specialist outreach and telehealth services.

Inclusion and diversity

To encourage inclusive practices in recruitment, we are committed to increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce and building inclusive cultures that respect and promote human rights and Workforce Diversity and Inclusion. CHQ is an equal opportunity employer.

Some of the great benefits of working at CHQ HSS

If you're looking for a rewarding career, and you're excited to contribute to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, come and join the team at CHQ and enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Competitive renumeration
• Annual pay increases
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Salary packaging
• Employee wellness and assistance program
• Work/life balance, variety, and flexibility

You can find out more about why it's so great to work at CHQ HHS here.

Further information

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

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Please review the Role Description, Information Pack and Applicant Tool Kit for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.

Documents

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

• CHQ_Applicant Toolkit_2025 (PDF, 862KB)
  Application Kit
  
  CHQ_Information for Applicants_2025 (PDF, 837KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  665302 - 2026 HITH Fellow - RD (PDF, 557KB)
  Role Description