Position overview

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. We provide 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.

Applications are sought for the 2027 clinical year, commencing February 2027 for a period of 12 months with possible extension. To be eligible for this position, you must be PGY4+ by February 2027.

The Infectious Diseases Department at the Canberra and North Canberra Hospital provide busy inpatient and consultation services, with close ties to Infection Prevention & Control, the Microbiology laboratory, Hospital in the Home, Antimicrobial Stewardship, the Canberra Sexual Health Centre and the ANU Medical School.

There are currently eleven Infectious Diseases physicians, three Advanced Trainees in Infectious Diseases, one basic trainee, one intern and two Microbiology registrars. Both the Canberra and North Canberra Hospitals provide the trainee with an opportunity to gain experience involving a broad range of infectious diseases, including general infectious diseases, infections in immunocompromised patients, tropical diseases and travel health, obstetrics & gynaecology, paediatrics, HIV medicine and sexual health.

There are multidisciplinary clinics and meetings with several other departments, including Haematology and Orthopaedics, with a potential rotation to North Canberra Hospital, possible for the 2027 clinical year.

The Advanced Training position would have rotations through both hospital sites throughout the clinical year.

Key responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide competent and efficient clinical management of patients of CHS under the supervision and direction of Consultant Medical Practitioners. The clinical management includes acute admissions, inpatient care, outpatient clinics, phone advice, interdisciplinary consults and clinical handover.
• Participate in the supervision, training and professional development of junior medical staff and medical students.
• Work within and support the multidisciplinary clinical team, including Antibiotic Stewardship and Infection Control units.
• Demonstrate progress in training in the specialty including participation in the relevant teaching program and activities, clinical audit that contribute to the quality of patient care, timely completion of assessments and involvement in research.
• 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
• Comply with the policies and requirements of the ACT Medical Board and the policies of CHS. This includes the promotion and application of workplace.
• Participate in the general medical registrar after-hour and on-call rosters which entails evening, night, weekend shifts and depending on the level of experience, the Infectious Diseases on-call roster.
• Maintain adequate and legible medical records and ensure that the clinical team completes discharge summaries in a timely manner.
• 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.

Competencies

• Leadership qualities and a sense of collegiality to generate a harmonious and supportive atmosphere amongst the junior medical staff
• An enthusiasm for learning with a respect for the knowledge and skills of the medical and non-medical members of the multidisciplinary unit.
• Strong organisational skills with a high degree of drive
• Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet clients’ needs

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).
• Hold a current driver’s license
• Success in both parts of the FRACP Examination
• Have completed the equivalent of at least three years of relevant full time clinical experience

Desirable

• Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
• Experience or knowledge of the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, and all other related frameworks.

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

• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

Important information

All employees are required to:

• Adhere to the Canberra Health Services Values and the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct
• Act in accordance and comply with all relevant Safety and Quality policies and procedures.
• Comply with all relevant clinical and/or competency standards.
• Be available for weekend and/or after-hours work.

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.

What you require (key selection criteria)

These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé, experience and referee reports.

1. Proven proficiency in the practice of Internal Medicine, with an interest in Infectious Diseases, including depth of knowledge, clinical skills, time management skills, written communication and interpersonal skills between other medical staff, patients and relatives.
2. Demonstrated ability to provide supervision and teaching to junior medical officers, medical students and other medical staff, as well as a commitment to ongoing professional medical education.
3. Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, provide leadership, and work in a multidisciplinary environment.
4. Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, Work Health and Safety and the positive patient experience. Displays behaviour consistent with CHS’s values of reliable, progressive, respectful, and kind.

Work environment description

The following work environment description outlines the inherent requirements of the role and indicates how frequently each of these requirements would need to be performed. Please note that the ACT Public Service is committed to providing reasonable adjustments and ensuring all individuals have equal opportunities in the workplace.