Gastroenterology - Unaccredited Advanced Trainee
Full Time
Australia
Posted
Job description
PRIMARY DETAIL
Exciting role for a Advanced Trainee in Gastroenterology to join the MQ Health clinical services. Great team learning and individual advancement opportunities.
THE ROLE
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Attractive salary package, relative to appointment level
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Full time, fixed term for 12 months
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Macquarie University (North Ryde) location
MQ Health is seeking an Advanced Trainee in Gastroenterology to provide clinical services for both inpatients and outpatients within the specialty.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:
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Be mentored and work alongside gastroenterologists and other related allied health staff within the team.
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Be exposed to a wide range of gastroenterology cases as inpatients and outpatients, consultations and endoscopic procedures. Subspecialisation in inflammatory bowel diseases include reviewing inpatients and outpatients with IBD, point-of-contact for the biological infusion centre and IBD projects
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Endoscopy procedures include gastroscopy, colonoscopy, chromoendoscopy, stricture dilatations
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Generate manuscripts and research projects;
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Participate in research projects and clinical trials
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Supervise and train students, registrars and other Doctors in Training
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Contribute to educational activities with MQ Health
About Us
At
MQ Health
we unite the best clinicians, the most astounding researchers and the most dynamic teachers to lead the development of health and medical education and practice in Australia. MQ Health is Australia’s first fully integrated academic health sciences centre under a University’s leadership. Founded to advance the tripartite missions of clinical care, learning and research, we are bold and ambitious in our pursuit of patient-centred excellence.
About You
Ideally you will be enrolled into a higher degree and working on a research project. You will be a fellow seeking to further your skills in gastroenterology and endoscopic procedures. You will be keen to work in an innovative multidisciplinary environment and be passionate about providing patient centred care. You will have experience working within busy inpatient settings, while balancing supervision, teaching and mentoring of junior staff and medical students.
Key Accountabilities include (
Not limited to):
Clinical
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Provide clinical service within the scope of practice as granted by the MUH Medical Advisory Committee and approved by the MUH Board to patients of MUH and the Clinic.
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Participate in and fulfil the duties and responsibilities as set out in the rotation description provided for the term of the position.
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Provide clinical management and timely treatment of patients (both inpatient and outpatient) delegated by the clinical supervisor(s) and the care of colleagues within the discipline.
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Provide a specialist liaison and consultation service to patients in conjunction with the clinical supervisor as required by other accredited practitioners who provide medical care at or in connection with MQ Health.
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Assist with Endoscopy procedures including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, chromoendoscopy, stricture dilatations.
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Liaise and work effectively with allied health professionals involved in patient care including the broader care team.
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Supervise and commit to maintain accurate documentation and completion of electronic medical records in a timely manner to reflect clinical decisions, tests, procedures and discharge diagnoses and instructions.
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Perform ward rounds, independently or with others (such as junior medical staff and/or the admitting doctor and/or clinical supervisor(s), as required for inpatient care at MUH as far as possible within the normal working hours of the ward.
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Participate in formal handover and ensure effective communication between clinicians (with particular regard to deteriorating patients), while meeting standards of care.
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Comply with MQ Health policies and procedures and the MUH By-laws.
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In consultation with the admitting doctor, ensure appropriate arrangements are made for patients on discharge from MUH to maximise continuity of care, patient-centred care and good health outcomes – including timely and respectful liaison with patient’s family, carers and general practitioner as appropriate.
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Adapt clinical practice in accordance with contemporary evidence based best practice.
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If required participate in an on call roster (under the direction of clinical supervisor(s) or senior medical staff) and when on call, be within an accessible distance in order to respond to urgent and precipitous events.
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Make decisions concerning the patient(s) in consultation with immediate supervisor (s) and team.
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Promptly advise supervisor, admitting doctor or senior medical staff of any concerns you have regarding a patient’s condition or management.
Administrative
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Attend Discipline, Program and MQ Health meetings as required by supervisor(s) or the Director of Medical Services.
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Participate in Discipline/Program Morbidity and Mortality meetings and other meetings deemed compulsory by supervisor (s) or the Director of Medical Services.
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Provide a minimum of four weeks’ notification of planned/intended leave arrangements (personal or work related) ensuring adequate coverage is arranged and signed off by primary supervisor and the Clinical Training Manager.
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Notify your supervisor(s) immediately of any event that may give rise to a complaint or medico legal claim and complete the appropriate incident notification forms.
Quality and Research Activities
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Participate in Discipline, Program, Hospital and MQ Health quality assurance and risk management projects.
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Ensure compliance with the standards contained within the ACSQHC National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards for accreditation.
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Participate in clinical quality activities – such as peer review, clinical practice audit, root cause analysis etc.
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Participate in Discipline and/or Program Mortality and Morbidity meetings, Sentinel Event meetings, or peer review meetings and root cause analysis teams as requested by your supervisor.
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Systematically review clinical performance of self and discipline.
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Participate in patient complaint reviews and responses to patient complaints.
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Participate in Research projects in conjunction with your clinical supervisor.
Supervision, Training and Education
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Provide multidisciplinary clinical supervision, training and education in patient care environments including for nursing, allied health, junior medical staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
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Assist, supervise and teach junior medical staff.
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Attend and actively participate in relevant education sessions and grand rounds.
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If required, present at and represent MQ Health at relevant internal and external conferences, grand rounds, and similar sessions in support of advancing the academic mission of MQ Health.
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Participate in journal clubs for relevant Discipline and/or Program.
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Provide advice and mentorship to individual students and learners where appropriate.
Professional development, continuing education and maintenance of standards
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Participation in relevant college training program and exam preparation (if required).
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In partnership with clinical supervisor(s) seek opportunities to ensure development of clinical experience.
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In partnership with clinical supervisor (s) develop and implement a professional development, education and training plan.
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Complete and provide evidence of Continuing Medical Education and Development.
To Apply
To be considered for this position, you will demonstrate the below requirements in your CV and a 1-2 page cover letter:
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Current registration as a medical practitioner in Australia [or ability to obtain – including English language requirements]
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Demonstrated experience in gastroenterology.
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Demonstrated understanding of the patients’ perspective and ability to communicate key information to the patient and carers.
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Demonstrated interest and aptitude for one or more of the following activities: supervision of students; delivery of education activities; research.
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A strong commitment to multidisciplinary approaches to clinical care and ability to work as part of a team.
Role Specific Conditions
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AHPRA General Medical Registration
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Working with Children’s Check Clearance for NSW
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Immunisation and Vaccinations Check
Specific Role Enquiries: Prof Rupert Leong
Rupertleong@outlook.com
Applications Close: Tuesday 2 August, 2022 at 11:55pm (EST)
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Equity & Diversity Statement
At Macquarie University, we are committed to providing a working environment where each individual is valued, respected and supported to progress. Our priority is to ensure culture, policies and processes are truly inclusive and that no-one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, gender, culture, disability, LGBTIQA+ identities, family and caring responsibilities, age, or religion. We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria and shares Macquarie University’s values of scholarship, empowerment and integrity to apply.
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