Medico-Legal Officer

About the role
Permanent full time opportunity to undertake administrative processing of subpoenas, summons, search warrants, court orders and other requests received at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Metro North Hospital and Health Service
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:

• Communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders including other government agencies and departments, legal representatives, insurance companies, private health facilities, patients and members of the public in relation to their applications and requests for information in accordance with appropriate legislation and MNHHS policies and guidelines.
• Review and authorise the release of relevant information in relation to requests for access to medical records via MNHHS' Administrative Access Policy and/or other legislative mechanisms.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of applicable fees and charges for provision of information in accordance with Queensland Government's Schedule of Fees and Charges and Q-Comp Schedule of Fees.
• Refer any possible material to be considered for exemption to the Right to Information Decision Makers.
• Liaise with the Qld Police Service (QPS), Federal Police and Forensic Police in order to manage requests for patient information, statements, medical reports and records seized under Search Warrant.

 Health Equity
It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services;  and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.
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

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our 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 ( https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers )
Job ad reference number: RBH574179
Close date: Monday 8th July 2024
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