The Thoracic Physician provides consultant-level care for thoracic conditions, including Core Thoracic Medicine and Pulmonary Malignancy, across inpatient and outpatient services, participates in research, and contributes to the education of medical staff and students.

Job details

About the role

The Thoracic Physician role provides for clinical care in the diagnosis and comprehensive treatment of thoracic conditions in the areas of Core Thoracic Medicine and Pulmonary Malignancy. The Thoracic Physician provides medical services at a consultant level to patients presenting to the hospital for both inpatient and outpatient services within the Thoracic Program. The Thoracic Physician will be expected to participate in the ward inpatient / consultation service and outpatient clinic service rotating weekly schedule of Thoracic Unit 5 in the restructured shared care model of care in the Thoracic Program. It is expected that there will be involvement in research projects, in the professional development of registrars and junior medical staff and in the education of medical students.

About you

This successful applicant will carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with Queensland Health's core values, as outlined above.
• Have specialised knowledge in the fields of Core Thoracic Medicine and Pulmonary Malignancy.
• Produce appropriate clinical activity, outcome data and quality activities.
• Provide professional support to the Thoracic Program's Fellows, Advanced Trainees, Registrars and Resident Medical Officers.
• Providing inpatient and outpatient care for Core Thoracic and Pulmonary Malignancy patients within the ward inpatient / consultation service and outpatient clinic service rotating weekly schedule of Thoracic Unit 5 in the restructured shared care model of care in the Thoracic Program.
• Active involvement in research activities
• Provision of and participation in appropriate educational activities for:
  • Advanced and Basic Trainees 
  • Nursing and Allied Health staff
• Attendance to administrative duties relating to the proper functioning of the Thoracic Medicine Program.  This includes conformity with standard Prince Charles Hospital protocols and procedures and quality activities as requested.

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.

• PCH579472 - Role Description (PDF, 429KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Support (PDF, 860KB)
  Application Kit
  
  Benefits for working with MN (PDF, 1.00MB)
  Application Kit