Senior Medical Registrar

Description
‘Creating exceptional health care together.’ POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title: Senior Medical Registrar Employment Type: Full Time
Classification: Senior Registrar
Salary: $158,634 (Plus 11.5% Super)
Location: The Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT
Section: Medicine
Closing Date: 1 December 2024
What can we offer you:

• City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra

• 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).

To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services (act.gov.au)
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 CHS website. Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available at: ACTPS Medical Practitioners Enterprise Agreement 2021-2022.pdf (sharepoint.com) The ACT Physician Training Network encompasses the Canberra Hospital, North Canberra Hospital, Goulburn Base Hospital and South Eastern Regional Hospital (Bega). We have over 50 Basic Physician Trainees (BPTs) and over 40 Advanced Trainees in all medical specialties. The Physician Training office is led by the Network Director of Physician Education (NDPE), site Director of Physician Education (DPE), and supported by a Medical Education Support Officer (MESO). The Senior Medical Registrar (SMR) is an important leadership position in the hospital and will work alongside the Directors of Physician Education and Medical Education Support Officer to deliver a high quality physician education and training program in line with the RACP curriculum. The SMR will represent junior medical staff by acting as a representative on committees such as the ACT Network Physician Training Committee. The SMR will assist with BPT recruitment, term allocations and rostering. The role will be split into an administrative/educational component (0.5FTE) and clinical component (0.5FTE) in a specialty of their choice. The SMR’s clinical duties will be as a supernumerary registrar attached to the relevant specialist adult internal medicine unit. There will be also opportunities for undertaking research and teaching at the ANU Medical School.
DUTIES Under limited direction of the Director of Physician Education you will, in keeping with the teaching and training requirements set out by the NDPE: 1. Work with the NDPE in recruitment and provision of support for BPTs both in their service roles and in pursuing their educational objectives 2. Attend and contribute to Medical Morning Handover 3. Represent physician trainees on various Committees including the Physician Training Committee 4. Assist implementation of the physician training education and training program that includes:
a. Organising the RACP Clinical Examination at Canberra Hospital with the Regional Examiner b. Coordinating the tutorial program for the RACP Written Examination c. Preparing local trainees for the RACP Clinical Examination
5. Assist with resolving trainee rostering issues, in conjunction with the Medical Rostering Unit 6. Other duties as directed including clinical duties as negotiated with the relevant clinical Unit. 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 1. Strong organisational skills with a high degree of drive; 2. Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet clients’ needs; 3. A commitment to practicing holistic medicine that takes into account and is sensitive to a patient’s unique psychological, spiritual and socioeconomic background. 4. Ability to liaise effectively with staff at all levels and across disciplines.
Position Requirements / Qualifications

• Registered or eligible for unconditional registration as a medical practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.

• Desirably be in final training year of FRACP Advanced Training in Adult Medicine or have received their Fellowship.

• The successful applicant will need to be available for occasional weekend and after-hours work.

• 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.

• 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 in alignment to the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, Clinical Governance Framework, Partnering With Consumers Framework and all other related frameworks.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.

• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

• Comply with Canberra Health Services Credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for medical professionals.

WHAT YOU REQUIRE These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé and experience. 1. Evidence that the applicant’s clinical experience, skills and personal attributes will assist in the development and implementation of the RACP BPT Curriculum.
2. Demonstrated high-level communication and interpersonal skills.
3. Demonstrated commitment to teaching and training and to participate in related education activities.
4. Demonstrated commitment to clinical governance relevant to the practice of acute hospital medicine including but not limited to audits, research, education and training. 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 response to the selection criteria under “what you require” in no more than two pages.

Where possible include specific relevant examples of your work. CHS Contact: Dr Renee Eslick – Renee.Eslick@act.gov.au
Job: Junior Medical Officers Salary Range: 158,634.00 - 158,634.00 Closing Date: 01/Dec/2024, 6:59:00 AM