Job 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
Closing Date
7 August 2022
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
- 2 TIA/neurovascular/stroke follow-up clinics
- 1 non-stroke neurology clinic
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
Position Requirements/Qualifications:
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:
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:
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