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Paediatric Palliative Care Fellow
South Brisbane
CHQ is a specialist statewide hospital and health service dedicated to caring for children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales. Our vision is to lead life-changing care for children and young people for a healthier tomorrow. We do this through world-class care, research, advocacy and leadership, and collaborating with our healthcare partners, most importantly families, to ensure we consistently deliver safe, high-quality person-centred care.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L10-L13, L4-L9 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - South |
| Job ad reference | QLD/H26CHQ683482 |
| Closing date | 21-Jun-2026 |
| Job duration | 6 & 12 Months |
| Contact person | Anthony Herbert |
| Contact details | 07 3068 3775 Access the National Relay Service |
About the Team
The Paediatric Palliative Care Service (PPCS) is a state-wide multi-disciplinary service providing consultancy services directly to patients, primary care teams and communities of care within the patient's local community.
The purpose of the Paediatric Palliative Care Service (PPCS) is to provide holistic care and support to all patients with life limiting conditions and their families. This is achieved through the provision of competent and compassionate care in an appropriate setting for all children engaged with our service. The service makes good use of resources and looks for opportunities to work within established care pathways without replicating resources and carrying inefficiencies.
About the Role
The position of Paediatric Registrar (in the role of Paediatric Advanced Trainee Fellow) will:
- Act as an advanced trainee in Paediatric Palliative Care (or obtain experience in palliative care while undertaking advanced training in another discipline) and participate in the provision of clinical inpatient and outpatient services to the Queensland Children's Hospital related to the disciplines of palliative care and cancer pain management.
- Assist in the care of patients with a spectrum of life limiting conditions and life-threatening conditions (cancer and non-cancer)
- Involvement in provision of pain management (cancer and non-cancer)
- Provide leadership to junior medical staff in the Oncology Services Group and other services in relation to pain management and palliative care
- Involvement in Research and Quality Improvement Activities within the department
- Deliver medical services through participation in clinical duties at Fellow level and in accordance with the policies, practices and Values of the Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service.
- Demonstrate commitment to evidence-based practice, research and quality improvement activities, including undertaking clinical audits and clinical risk management activities.
- Assist in the professional development of junior medical staff and the training of medical and allied health students.
Please note that there are 6 or 12 month contracts available within this vacancy.
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.
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