Bariatric Medicine Senior Resident Medical Officer 1-3

‘Creating exceptional health care together.’

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Department of Bariatric Medicine Senior Resident Medical Officer

Employment Type: Full TimeClassification: SRMO 1 – 3 Salary:  $99,996 - $122,359 (Plus 11.5% Super) Duration: 12 months with possibility of extension

Location: The Canberra HospitalSection: Medicine

Closing Date: 4 August 2024 

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·         Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital

·         Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions

·         Flexible working conditions

·         11.5% Superannuation

·         VISA/Sponsorship for eligible candidates

·         Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval).

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You must be PGY 3 to commence in this position.

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding regions. More information can be found on the CHS website.

Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available at: ACTPS Medical Practitioners Enterprise Agreement 2021-2022.pdf (sharepoint.com)

Position overview

Previously this position was based in the Chronic Disease Management Unit (CDMU). The CDMU has been restructured and now consists of the Bariatric Medicine Service within the Division of Medicine. It is located at the Belconnen Community Health Centre.

Duties

Under limited direction of the Clinical Director you will:

1.    With onsite supervision of a Consultant medical practitioner, provide competent and efficient clinical care of patients of Canberra Health Services at the Department of Bariatric Medicine.  The role includes direct clinical contact with patients at the Department of Bariatric Medicine, and being part of a multi-disciplinary team providing input into the management of patients receiving care coordination and obesity disease management. It also involves preparing and presenting patient case studies for consideration of publicly funded bariatric surgery to the Bariatric Surgery Advisory Committee. 

2.    Maintain a cooperative relationship with all relevant sections of Canberra Health Services and work collaboratively, flexibly, and efficiently and within an inter-professional clinical team. 

3.    Participation in the Departmental teaching program and activities, and timely completion of all training and administrative requirements.

4.     Comply with the policies and requirements of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and CHS. 

5.    Participate in research and quality improvement activities of the Department.  Contribute to clinical audit and participate in changes that improve quality and safety of patient care. 

6.    Maintain adequate and legible medical records and ensure that the clinical team completes all correspondence in a timely manner. 

7.    Undertaking other duties as directed, within the approved scope of clinical practice ensuring the delivery of high quality person and family centred, safe and high quality patient care.

About you

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

Behavioural Capabilities

1. Strong organisational skills with a high degree of drive.
2. Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet clients’ needs.

Position Requirements/Qualifications:

• An Australian MBBS medical degree, or equivalent
• Be registered, or be eligible for, registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
•  Be registered under the Working for Vulnerable People Act.
• Achieve and maintain currency in resuscitation and life support credentials.

·         Demonstrate commitment to training and continuing professional development including participation in relevant teaching programs, activities, and feedback opportunities,

• The successful applicant will need to be available for occasional weekend and after-hours work.
• CHS is leading the drive to digitally transform health service delivery in Australia through the implementation of a territory wide Digital Health Record. Computer literacy skills are required which are relevant to this role as you will be responsible for completing required documentation and becoming a proficient user of the Digital Health Record and/or other Information Technology systems; once proficient, you will need to remain current with changes, updates and contingencies.
• You will need to understand how the (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
• You will need to fulfil the responsibilities of this role as detailed in the CHS , , and other .

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

• Undergo a pre-employment Occupational Medicine assessment, screening & vaccination process.
• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

What you require

These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé and experience: 

1. Demonstrated sound clinical, supervisory, ethical and record keeping skills of clinical competence at a level commensurate with a postgraduate year three or above.

1. Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development including advanced training in a medical specialty relevant to chronic disease management.

1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

1. Evidence of the ability and commitment to working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary clinical team.

1. Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, work, health and safety (WH&S) and the positive patient experience. Displays behaviour consistent with CHS’s values of reliable, progressive, respectful and kind.

HOW TO APPLY / OR WANT TO KNOW MORE?

Applications must be submitted through the e-recruitment system. Applications must include a copy of a current resumé, and  

·         A response to the selection criteria under “what you require” in no more than two pages.

Where possible include specific relevant examples of your work.

CHS Contact: Dr Deborah Inman, *************@act.gov.au