A temporary part-time opportunity to to translate your contemporary obstetric expertise into innovative education programs that strengthen maternity care across Queensland, with a particular focus on planned breech birth education, interprofessional collaboration, simulation-based training, and respectful maternity care.

Job details

About the role

As the Senior Medical Officer (Staff Specialist) - Obstetrics, you will play a key leadership role in advancing maternity education and workforce capability across Queensland. Working within the Clinical Skills Development Services (CSDS) team and supporting Queensland Maternity Education (QME) initiatives, you will use your specialist obstetric expertise to design, deliver and evaluate innovative education programs that improve outcomes for women and babies.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• The maintenance of appropriate credentials and working within your awarded Scope of Clinical Practice (SoCP) as determined by Metro North Health and limited by the Clinical Service Capability Framework (CSCF) of individual facilities. At a minimum, this will require maintenance of registration as a specialist medical practitioner in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
• Actively taking part in quality improvement, risk management, Peer Review, Morbidity and Mortality Meetings and Audit where appropriate, and to demonstrate positive change as a result and as required.
• Demonstrating ethical practice and decision making in both clinical and non-clinical areas, including fulfilling all responsibilities of this role in accordance with Metro North Values and the Code of Conduct of the Queensland Public Service at all times.
• Being aware of and complying with legislation that applies to your area, as well as contributing to, and following Queensland Health, Metro North Health and local Policies and Procedures as published from time to time.
• Attending Technical Simulation Training (TST) and Fundamentals of Debriefing (FOD) OR provide evidence of experience in simulation education and debriefing.

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

Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts 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

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

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.

• MN688379 - Role Description (PDF)
  
  Application Support (PDF)
  
  Benefits for working with MN (PDF)
  
  Medical Practitioner cv-template (Word)