Stroke Medicine Advanced Trainee

Full Time
Canberra ACT
Posted
Job description
Stroke Medicine Advanced Trainee ( Job Number: 023XC )
Description


POSITION DESCRIPTION

Directorate


Canberra Health Services



Branch


Division of Medicine


Section


Neurology



Position Number


P37400



Position Title


Stroke Medicine Advanced Trainee



Classification


Registrar 1-4



Vacancy Type


Full Time


Duration


12 months with possible extension


Location

The Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT



Base Annual Salary


$112,917 - $141,084



Contact Officer


Prof Christian Lueck, Unit Director,
Department of Neurology
The Canberra Hospital
Tel: +61 2 5174 7090
Email: christian.lueck@act.gov.au
or
Dr. Ronak Patel
Director – Medical Officers, Stroke Service
Calvary Hospital
Tel: +61 2 6264 7202
Email: ronak .patel@calvary-act.com.au


Closing Date


7 August 2022


Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

POSITION OVERVIEW

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 region. More information can be found on the CHS website:

CHS website

Two Advanced Trainee in Stroke medicine positions are advertised to improve the delivery of stroke care in the ACT. The two positions will be attached to the ACT Stroke Service, specifically the stroke units at The Canberra Hospital and Calvary Hospital.
The stroke advanced trainees will gain extensive experience in management of stroke and, in particular, emergency assessment and selection of patients for acute therapy. By the end of the year, the advanced trainees will be confident to manage stroke thrombolysis and select patients for endovascular clot retrieval. The registrars will obtain exposure and training in advanced imaging for acute stroke and will become confident in the interpretation of multimodal CT (CTA and CTP) and MRI (including MR perfusion). The advanced trainees will also run a rapid-access referral TIA clinic, a stroke follow-up clinic, and a general neurology clinic at each hospital. There are ample opportunities for research and it is expected that the advanced trainees will each complete a novel research project in stroke which will be presented at national and international conferences, and also have scope for publication in peer reviewed journals. The advanced trainees will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the acute stroke units and the acute thrombolysis teams at each hospital (with support from the consultants) and will gain extensive experience in post-acute stroke management, including secondary stroke prevention and rehabilitation. The stroke registrars will also participate in the on-call stroke/neurology roster at the hospitals, as directed. This will require coming in from home to assess and manage acute stroke patients who might need hyperacute therapy (thrombolysis or endovascular clot retrieval) and undertaking ward rounds on weekends when on call. The positions are accredited for 1 year of elective/non-core neurology training.
Specifically, the duties involve:
    Daily ward rounds on acute stroke unit and other stroke inpatients
    Participation in the 24/7 hyperacute stroke team
    Diagnosis and management of acute stroke patients using multimodal imaging, assessing eligibility for IV thrombolysis and/or endovascular clot retrieval
    3 weekly outpatient clinics:
    • 2 TIA/neurovascular/stroke follow-up clinics
    • 1 non-stroke neurology clinic
    Participation in in-house research and multicentre clinical trials
    Teaching of medical students, junior medical staff and nursing/allied health staff, as required. Academic title with the ANU is optional.
    On call: participate in after-hours stroke/neurology on-call roster under consultant supervision
    Hours: 1.0 FTE
    On-Call: Participate in after-hours stroke/neurology on-call roster

DUTIES

Under limited direction of the Clinical Director, and under supervision of the neurology consultants, you will:

  • Manage the diagnosis, treatment and discharge planning for stroke patients.
  • Conduct outpatient clinics to provide a referral service for the emergency department, GPs and other medical practitioners, and to provide appropriate continuity of care for discharged patients.
  • Liaise with all members of the clinical team to maximise patient care and outcome. Promote high quality, customer service principles, practices and attributes.
  • Contribute to the education and training of all members of the clinical team. Regularly attend relevant departmental and interdepartmental meetings. Contribute to the clinical governance of the Unit by undertaking clinical audit, morbidity and mortality review and practising evidence-based medicine.
  • Actively participate in the training of both junior medical staff and medical students. Contribute to the teaching program of the ANU Medical School under the broad direction of the Head of Department in association with the Dean or delegate.
  • Undertake research in areas of medical interest related to the clinical practice or science of Stroke/Cerebrovascular Disease.
  • 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 Lesbian, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender/gender diverse, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) are particularly encouraged to apply.

Behavioural Capabilities

    Strong clinical track record with an interest in stroke medicine and commitment to learning
    Strong personal commitment to patient care in all aspects and willingness to participate in out-of-hours on-call roster
    Ability to function well as part of a team
    Enthusiasm for, and willingness to be involved in, research and teaching

Position Requirements/Qualifications:

    Full Registration as a medical practitioner with AHPRA.
    Successful completion of the FRACP part 1 and part 2 examinations (or equivalent) and in the final years of advanced training for the fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) with the intention to obtain sub-speciality qualifications in stroke and/or neurology.

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

    Proficient computer literacy skills, as you will be responsible for completing clinical documentation in the DHR and using other CHS IT systems.

    You will need to understand how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.

    You will need to fulfil the responsibilities of this role as detailed in the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, Clinical Governance Framework, Partnering With Consumers Framework and other related frameworks.

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

    Undergo a pre-employment Occupational Medicine assessment, screening & vaccination process.
    Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

WHAT YOU REQUIRE

These are the key selection criteria on which you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé and experience:

  • Experience in the practice of neurology, ideally with at least one year of accredited advanced training already completed.
  • An active interest in, and sound knowledge of, evidence-based medical practice within the specialty of Neurology.
  • High level communication and interpersonal skills with a strong commitment to teaching at all levels (including medical, nursing and allied health professional staff).
  • An active interest in conducting research in a relevant area of clinical operational or scientific practice.
  • Demonstrated understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, work, health and safety (WH&S) and the positive patient experience. Demonstrated 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:

Prof Christian Lueck, Unit Director,
Department of Neurology
The Canberra Hospital
Tel: +61 2 5174 7090
Email: christian.lueck@act.gov.au
or
Dr. Ronak Patel
Director – Medical Officers, Stroke Service
Calvary Hospital
Tel: +61 2 6264 7202
Email: ronak .patel@calvary-act.com.au

Job : Junior Medical Officers
Salary Range : 112,917.00 - 141,084.00
Closing Date: 07/Aug/2022, 8:59:00 AM

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