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Senior Medical Officer - Youth Detention
Wacol
Start a new journey with us! • West Moreton provides comprehensive primary health care to young persons at the detention centres based in Wacol, consisting of a multidisciplinary team of General practitioners, Junior doctors, Nurses as well as through referrals to allied and specialist clinicians from paediatrics, adolescent and youth adult medicine, and child youth mental health services.
• Temporary Full Time until 30 June 2026
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L13-L24 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - West,Ipswich region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/WM607257_11 |
| Closing date | 31-Jan-2025 |
| Job duration | Until 30 June 2026 |
| Contact person | Nadeem Siddiqui |
| Contact details | 32718792 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
There is an opportunity for General practitioners with an interest in Young persons health and mental health to provide enhanced primary health care to detained vulnerable young people by performing comprehensive and holistic screening assessments as well as providing care and referrals to specialist services. Leading multidisciplinary case conferencing including with specialists for identified complex clinical cases spanning across physical, mental, and developmental/cognitive disorders to not only establish diagnosis but to deliver optimal care within detention and upon release back into their community, giving young people the best chances for rehabilitation.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Commitment to the principles of quality in health care including contributing to initiatives relating to quality improvement, research, risk management, and the improvement of patient and service outcomes.
- Is self-directed and works flexibly without supervision.
- Can describe the vision for their area and how their work contributed to organisational objectives.
- Extensive clinical experience with appropriate knowledge and skills in providing a primary health service in a correctional/youth detention environment, with an ability to deliver quality specialist care to young persons in a clinical setting including directing the process of assessment, admission, ongoing care, transfer and discharge of patients.
- Communicate in a way that is appropriate for the situation, and that promotes trust, respect and integrity with patients and colleagues.
- Commitment to leading the performance, development and education program of clinicians at an undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community – Follow this link
Benefits
- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Salary sacrificing options
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
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.
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WM607257_11 SMO Youth Detention_RD (PDF, 205KB)
Role Description
Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
Information Package for Applicants
WMH Leadership Standards (PDF, 241KB)
Information Package for Applicants
