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SalaryPOSITION DESCRIPTION
Directorate
Canberra Health Services
Branch
Medicine
Section
General Medicine
Position Number
P03467
Position Title
General Medicine Advanced Trainee
Classification
Registrar 1-4
Vacancy Type
Full Time
Duration
12 months with possible extension
Location
The Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT
Base Annual Salary
$112,917 - $141,084
Contact Officer
Dr Ashwin Swaminathan
Director, General Medicine
ashwin.swaminathan@act.gov.au
ph: +61 2 5124 0000
Closing Date
25 September 2022
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:
CHS website
Advanced training in General Medicine at the Canberra Hospital is undertaken in a variety of roles, to meet training requirements of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. These include terms in general medicine, and subspecialty rotations including infectious diseases/ hospital in the home and acute geriatrics. Advanced trainees may also be seconded to Calvary Hospital, Bruce for an acute medicine term. Trainees interested in dual training with geriatrics will have the option of a streamlined programme to complete the core requirements of both training programmes at the Canberra Hospital.
DUTIES
Under limited direction of the Clinical Director you will:
- Provide competent and efficient clinical management of patients of Canberra Hospital and Health Services under the supervision and direction of Consultant Physicians in General Medicine. Clinical duties will include assessment and management of acute presentations to the Emergency Department, in-patient care (General Medicine, Infectious diseases/ Hospital in the Home or acute geriatrics), diagnosis and management of patients in outpatient clinics, ward consults and clinical handover.
- Participate in the supervision, training and professional development of junior medical staff.
- Assist with facilitating patient flow through the hospital by working with Access Unit personnel
- Demonstrate progress in training in the specialty including participation in the RACP PREP Advanced Training program, timely completion of assessments and involvement in research.
- Participate in the after-hours and on-call roster.
- Contribute to clinical audit and participate in changes that improve quality and safety of patient care.
- Comply with the policies and requirements of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and the policies of ACT Health.
- 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, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender/gender diverse, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) are particularly encouraged to apply.
Behavioural Capabilities
Position Requirements/Qualifications:
Proficient computer literacy skills, as you will be responsible for completing clinical documentation in the DHR and using other CHS IT systems.
You will need to fulfil the responsibilities of this role as detailed in the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, Clinical Governance Framework, Partnering With Consumers Framework and other related frameworks.
Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:
WHAT YOU REQUIRE
These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé and experience:
- Clinical competence at a level commensurate with postgraduate years
- Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development, including formal education and self-directed learning.
- A commitment to quality and safety procedures in healthcare.
- Ability to participate in the after-hours roster.
- 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.
ph: +61 2 5124 0000
