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SalaryPreventative Integrated Care Service (PICS) is an innovative community-based service providing rapid access (review within 24-48 hours) to intensive specialised medical management, delivered by a team of medical, nursing, and allied health clinicians. We focus on supporting people with chronic conditions who require multi-disciplinary input to avoid a potential hospital presentation or admission.Our team includes senior clinicians across multiple disciplines and specialties (endocrinology, cardiology, respiratory), who collaborate to provide short-term holistic care to patients at high risk of hospitalisation.Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Part-time
Occupational group Health - Medical
Classification L18-L27
Workplace Location Brisbane - West,Ipswich region
Job ad reference QLD/WM555533_03
Closing date 16-Apr-2024
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Salary Other
Job duration 8 months, with possibility of extension
Contact person Meech (Mei-Ching) Freeman
Contact details 0403315718
Access theTemporary Part-time opportunity (0.2 FTE) for 8 months with the possibility of extension.About the roleThis role is integral to the endocrinology stream of the PICS service. Working closely with the Diabetes Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Director Prevention, other Staff Specialists, senior nursing staff and allied health professionals, the PICS Endocrinology Staff Specialist provides high level clinical expertise to staff and patients of the service. Liaison and co-ordination with the Director of Endocrinology, other clinical departments, private partners and state-wide networks is critical, as is the development of Endocrinology models of care within a multidisciplinary team environment.About youOur ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Commitment to the principles of quality in health care including leading initiatives relating to quality improvement, research, risk management, service evaluation and strategic service delivery planning.
- Extensive clinical experience with appropriate knowledge and skills extending across the field of Endocrinology, with an ability to deliver quality speciality care to patients in a clinical setting including directing the process of assessment, admission, ongoing care, transfer and discharge of patients.
- Contribute to the establishment and fostering of relationships within the medical specialities of the Division of Preventative and Prison Health Services, between the Department and other Hospital and Health Service departments and services to ensure the continuum of care for the patient.
- Commitment to leading the performance, development and evaluation of the
- education programme for clinicians at an undergraduate and post graduate level
- Applied sound business management skills to plan the financial function of the service.
- Enables collaboration and enhances connectivity in the provision of a Medical Service within a multi-disciplinary team by demonstrating effective communication and promoting understanding, respect and trust between different groups and professions
- Commitment to self-development and continuous self-improvement.
- Demonstrated honesty, integrity and respect for all patients, carers and staff
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the
- Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or equivalent and be eligible for Specialist Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation
- Enrolment and maintenance of an ongoing Continuing Medical Education
- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
