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This position is responsible for the provision of specialist medical services to the highest practical standards to patients in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine as well as participating in an on call roster.

Temporary Full-time opportunity for up to 6 month!

Remuneration information below is based on the full time equivalent.

Job details

About the role

The successful applicant will provide clinical care to patients and clinically manage, on a day-to-day basis, the associated multidisciplinary patient care team to ensure the provision of appropriate patient care. Provide professional leadership within a specialist medical area and provide training, education and supervision to junior medical staff and other health care members.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Clinical expertise in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine.
• Commitment to the principles of quality in health care including leading initiatives relating to quality improvement, research, risk service evaluation and strategic service delivery planning.
• Consider whole of Health Service vision and values when making decisions within the Respiratory and Sleep Medicine Service.
• A sound knowledge of contemporary Human Resource issues including time management, Workplace Health & Safety, Equal Employment Opportunity, Anti-discrimination and Code of Conduct.
• Extensive clinical experience with appropriate knowledge and skills extending across the range of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine disciplines, with an ability to deliver quality specialty care to
• Contribute to the establishment and fostering of relationships within the Respiratory and Sleep Medicine Service and across the medical specialties of the Division of Medicine, between the Department and other Hospital and Health Service departments and services to ensure the continuum of care for the
• Commitment to leading the performance, development, and evaluation of the education program for clinicians at an undergraduate and post graduate level
• Enables collaboration and enhances connectivity in the provision of a Respiratory and Sleep Medicine Service within a multi­ disciplinary team by demonstrating effective communication and promoting understanding, respect and trust between different groups and
• Commitment to self-development and continuous self-improvement.
• Adherence to patient safety while achieving clinical efficiency as measured by department KPIs.
• Demonstrated honesty, integrity and respect for all patients, carers and

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or equivalent and be eligible for Specialist Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation

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.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

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.

• Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  WMH Leadership Standards (PDF, 241KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  WM652017_07 Staff Specialist Respiratory_07 (PDF, 283KB)
  Role Description