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Form of work Full-time Permanent
Closes: 12 April 2023
Classification: Specialist Band 1-5/Senior Specialist
Salary: $188,151 - $254,198 Renumeration package of up to $408,058 - $550,742 inclusive of salary, applicable allowances and superannuation
Position No: 28853 - 029BR
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 21 March 2023
Contact Officer: Dr Glenn Edwards on glenn.edwards@act.gov.au or 02 5124 2891
Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind
POSITION OVERVIEW
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 region. More information can be found on the CHS website: https://www.health.act.gov.au/
CHS has recently implemented a territory wide Digital Health Record. This has already transformed our Anatomical Pathology service. We have only just begun to unlock DHR’s capabilities.
We are building a new Critical Services Building to include a new emergency, surgical and critical health care building. The facility will include more operating rooms, treatment spaces, intensive care beds and new helipads. Construction is well under way and is due to open in 2024.
The ACT Government has committed to build a brand-new Pathology facility, as part of the Canberra Hospital campus modernisation project. This is an opportunity to help us create and deliver a new vision for Anatomical Pathology. We will build a state-of-the-art laboratory with a focus on the latest diagnostic technologies, including digital pathology and outstanding new accommodation for our people. We are building a vibrant and engaged workplace culture, with a focus on leadership and teamwork, that will make this exciting project fly.
Join us - build your diagnostic skills, develop as a leader and be part of an amazing team. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
We provide a range of financial, health and education services to help our staff. We offer financial initiatives such as salary packaging, fixed pathology bonus, mobile phone allowance, annual leave loading, eligible superannuation payments, access to financial counselling and staff discounts.
Why Canberra?
With more restaurants and cafés per capita than anywhere else in Australia, there is always somewhere new to tempt your tastebuds.
If the outdoors is more your scene, there’s mountains, snow, and surf all right at your doorstep. Canberra is so much more than politics, so if you’re considering a change in scenery, the ACT has a lot to offer.
Visit Canberra has more information about Canberra and Canberra Live has information about living and working in Canberra.
Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available at https://www.health.act.gov.au/careers/applying-work-us/enterprise-agreements
Strong research links are maintained with the ANU, University of Canberra and the Australian Catholic University. All specialties are represented with the exception of organ transplantation. The hospital has well developed post graduate teaching programs. A fully equipped medical library is available on site with a large collection of hard copy and on line journals and textbooks.
The preferred candidate maybe considered for a conjoint position in ANU at an academic level commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The academic position will be held for the duration of the Canberra Health Services employment and will be subject to regular performance reviews. No remuneration is attached to the University position. The employee will be responsible to the University on academic matters and to The Canberra Hospital and Health Services / Canberra Health Services for clinical/ research matters.
For more information in relation to conjoint positions with the ANU please contact Professor Paul Fitzgerald, Director, ANU School of Medicine and Psychology (02) 6125 2622 smp@anu.edu.au
Note: This position is a permanent Staff Specialist/Senior Specialist position. The Clinical Director position is for a three-year tenure.
DUTIES
As an Anatomical Pathologist you will have a key role in the day-to-day operations of the laboratory and providing diagnostic reporting, participation in research projects, teaching and training of registrars and medical students, quality assurance activities and promote a commitment to high quality customer service.
The Clinical Director – Anatomical Pathology, reports to the Executive Director or Pathology. The role participates actively in the Divisions leadership team. There is an expectation that the successful applicant will maintain accountability for their own practice standards and education.
The position holder is expected to operate within the Public Sector Management Act (1994), the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct and the professional requirements specified by the appointee’s Specialist College.
The position will be accountable and responsible to the Executive Director of Pathology through an Individual Learning and Development Plan.
In addition, they will work in collaboration with other departments to ensure high quality outcomes for the people who use services across the Division.
The appointee will be expected to provide a high level of clinical leadership to ensure that allocated resources are managed to meet all service delivery targets. A key role will be to ensure medical engagement with the service, and to efficiently manage medical staff recruitment, placement and leave arrangements. The appointee will be expected to represent the Division both internally and externally in a range of strategic and planning forums.
It is expected that approximately 50% of the Clinical Director’s time will be focused on their substantive clinical service delivery role and approximately 50% will be allocated to the other duties.
Provide high quality and timely diagnostic reporting in Anatomical Pathology. This includes intra-operative assessments on frozen section examinations.
Participate in the teaching, training and supervision of Anatomical Pathology Registrars and Medical Students.
Participate in Quality Assurance activities within the Department consistent with all relevant accreditation standards, Canberra Health Services policies and procedures, and other relevant legislative requirements.
Support the Anatomical Pathology laboratory team in a positive and collaborative manner, contributing to a proactive and engaged workplace culture. You will model the Canberra Health Services (CHS) values at all times, contributing to a work environment where all team members have a voice and the opportunity for personal and career growth.
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.
Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.
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 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, or Questioning (LGBTIQ) are particularly encouraged to apply.
Position Requirements/Qualifications:
For employment at either the Specialist 1-5 or Senior Specialist
Registered or eligible for registration as a medical practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner’s Regulation Agency (AHPRA), in the relevant specialty with no conditions, undertakings or reprimands.
Fellowship of the Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists Australasia (FRCPA) or equivalent specialist qualifications or equivalent specialist qualifications
Knowledge of compliance obligations for Pathology under Medicare legislation and the NPAAC/NATA accreditation processes is highly desirable
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.
Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
Fulfil the responsibilities of this role as detailed in the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, Clinical Governance Framework, Partnering With Consumers Framework and all other related frameworks.
Not be the subject of an unresolved scope of clinical practice review of by a state/territory credentialing and scope of clinical practice committee (such as the CHS Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee) or a current inquiry by AHPRA.
Have had no substantiated performance or behavioural issues in the last three years, no such matters currently under investigation, and have not been found to display behaviours and/or performance inconsistent with CHS values.
For Senior Specialist we will also expect that you:
Have demonstrated advanced clinical experience outlined in a CV that clearly and comprehensively outlines the applicant’s professional history.
Have been employed at the equivalent of a Specialist Band 5 for a period of at least three years.
Have demonstrated their advanced ability to provide leadership to their colleagues through either clinical or administrative means.
Have gained demonstrable advanced experience and attained such ability in the relevant speciality that is acceptable to CHS, to justify a recommendation for advancement to Senior Specialist by the Review Panel.
Be able to demonstrate their ability to undertake duties and responsibilities deemed by CHS as those expected of a Senior Specialist.
Be able to demonstrate that they are performing at a level consistent with this competency framework.
Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:
Be granted their Scope of Clinical Practice through the CHS Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC).
Undergo a pre-employment Police check.
Obtain a Compliance Certificate from OMU (Occupational Medicine Unit) relating to assessment, screening and vaccination processes against specified infectious diseases.
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