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POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Plastic Surgery Clinical and Research Fellow
Employment Type: Full Time
Classification: Postgraduate Fellow Salary: $218,553 (Plus 11.5% Super) Location: The Canberra Hospital, Garran ACTSection: Surgery Closing Date: 8 September 2024
What can we offer you:
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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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About the Role
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
The primary roles of this appointment are to support:
- Operative, Clinical and on call services provided by the Department of Plastic Surgery at Canberra Health Services;
- Education and training of non-accredited Plastic Surgery registrars, residents and interns;
- Research activities as appropriate; and
- Ability to participate in rotations to Calvary Health Care ACT.
Clinical Responsibilities
The Fellow will contribute to the clinical service provided by the Department of Plastic Surgery at The Canberra Hospital. This contribution will consist of regular outpatient sessions, ward rounds and surgery, organization of the unit junior staff, some participation in the on-call registrar roster as deemed appropriate by Unit director.
Academic Responsibilities
The fellow will be expected to contribute to the teaching of Australian National University medical students, and to assist in Postgraduate training. The successful applicant will be expected to both attend and participate in the Department’s regular audits, X-ray conferences, tutorials and journal clubs.
This is a fulltime appointment. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the current ACT Public Service Medical Practitioners Enterprise Agreement. The classification of Postgraduate Fellow attracts a fixed salary and this is inclusive of shift/on call work, which is undertaken outside normal working hours.
Applicants with CCT or near completion of their training required for the Fellowship of the in Plastic Surgery are suitable. Hand surgery and microsurgery skills are ideal.
DUTIES
These duties will be similar in scope to other similar posts. In addition to the clinical duties listed below, the senior registrar is expected to arrange the rosters for daily allocations as well as on call duties. Furthermore, arrangements of tutorial timing, audit, morbidity & mortality meetings is part of the fellow’s duties. This is an opportunity to step up before becoming a consultant surgeon to everyday running of a very busy unit. Scope for decision making process with appropriate oversight.
- Attendance of Operating theatre, elective, non-elective and Emergency lists, appropriate an accurate documentation of surgeries and outcome.
2. Clinics – outpatients – registrar and consultant clinic attendance, seeing patients documentation of clinical journey and arranging investigations and appropriate follow up
- Teaching sessions, including attendance and presentations including teaching of junior medical students and preparing for consultant teachings.
4. Daily ward rounds with clinical journey documentation and planning
- Responsibility for the supervision of the Registrar’s
- Organizing a Research projects; and
7. 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 LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.
Behavioural Capabilities
- Strong organisational skills with a high degree of drive.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Honesty, punctuality and good presentation.
- Ability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet patients’ needs.
Position Requirements/Qualifications:
Mandatory:
· Be registered or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
· Demonstrate commitment to training and continuing professional development including participation in relevant teaching programs, activities, and feedback opportunities, involvement in research, and teaching of junior medical staff and/or medical students.
- You will need to fulfil the responsibilities of this role as detailed in the CHS , , and other .
- 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.
Desirable:
· Post FRACS(Plastic) or equivalent or in final year of overseas training.
Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:
· Obtain a Compliance Certificate from OMU (Occupational Medicine Unit) relating to assessment, screening & vaccination processes.
· Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
WHAT YOU REQUIRE
1. Demonstrated clinical competence at a level commensurate with the number of years since graduation in medicine.
2. Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development including formal education and self-directed learning.
3. Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively in a clinical team.
4. Possession of sound written and verbal communication skills.
5. 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 pitch of no more than two pages outlining your skills, knowledge and experience and why you should be considered for this role. You should take into consideration the selection criteria under “what you require” when drafting your response.
Where possible include specific relevant examples of your work.
CHS Contact: Shannon Dougan, Operations Manager.
