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 Canberra Hospital is a major teaching centre for the ACT and surrounding regions and is strongly associated with The Australian National University Clinical School. The Department of Paediatrics at The Canberra Hospital provides general paediatric services to approximately 450 inpatients and 1800 outpatients each month. The Department is staffed by staff specialists (11 FTE General Paediatrics, 2.3 FTE Endocrinology, 0.8 FTE Gastroenterology and General Paediatrics, 0.6 FTEs Respiratory and General Paediatrics), a General Paediatric Senior Registrar, 12 Registrars and 10 SRMO/Residents. The Canberra Hospital has 44 in-patient paediatric beds (High Care, Medical, Adolescent and Surgical) and a busy 15 room outpatient department. It also has an 8 bed Hospital in the Home (HITH).

The Department of Paediatrics is accredited by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) and is a site for the RACP Fellowship clinical examinations.

The Paediatric Endocrinology Advanced Trainee provides care for patients and families in both inpatient and outpatient settings at a level of skill and autonomy consistent with Advanced Training in Paediatric Endocrinology.

This is an opportunity for Trainees who are subspecialising in Endocrinology to gain further training in Paediatric Endocrinology. Advanced trainees wishing to subspecialise in Paediatric Endocrinology will need to complete their core training in a tertiary children’s hospital network.

The Advanced Trainee is a senior member of the Junior Medical Officer (JMO) team. They will work closely within a multi-disciplinary team and deal with matters of an urgent or sensitive nature, exercising discretion, sensitivity and maintaining confidentiality. Decision making and supervision will be at the appropriate level according to the trainee’s skills, knowledge, and experience. All patients managed within the Canberra health service (CHS) / network are managed under the direct care of a specialist medical practitioner. All decisions regarding a patient's care are to be communicated clearly and in a timely manner with the specialist responsible for that care.

Key responsibilities

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

Clinical Duties:

• Provide competent and efficient clinical management of infants, children, and adolescents with Endocrine Disorders under the supervision and direction of a Consultant Medical Practitioner(s). The clinical management includes acute admissions, inpatient care, outpatient care, inter-disciplinary consults, and clinical handover.
• Work within a multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Participate in the after-hours on-call Paediatric Endocrine roster.
• Support junior medical staff in the management of acutely unwell Endocrine patients.
• Attend Regular Outpatient Paediatric Endocrine clinics.
• Completion of hospital mandatory training in accordance with hospital guidelines
• Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.

Education/ Research:

• Demonstrate progress in training including participation in relevant teaching program activities and involvement in research.
• To participate in on-going professional development activities and to encourage similar practices in departmental staff.
• Participate in the supervision, training and professional development of junior medical staff and medical students.
• To coordinate the teaching and orientation program for the JMO’s.

Clinical Leadership & Risk Management:

• To participate in clinical and/or organisational committees as determined by the Medical Unit director.
• To assist with the evaluation of and provision of feedback to junior medical staff with respect to performance.
• To support the evaluation of Hospital Services in relation to present and future needs and make recommendations to the Department as appropriate.
• Comply with the policies and requirements of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and policies of the ACT Health Directorate. This includes the promotion and application of workplace relations, workplace equity and diversity and workplace safety.
• 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

• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to consult effectively with other health professionals.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for and abilities in teaching.
• Demonstrated commitment to further education and professional development.
• Basic computer skills

Qualifications

Essential

• Must have an Australian MBBS medical degree or equivalent
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).
• Completion of the written and clinical FRACP examinations
• Has 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 commitment and advanced clinical abilities in Paediatrics including at least 3 months clinical experience in Paediatric Endocrinology with a demonstrated ability to identify and manage common endocrine conditions.
2. Proven verbal and written communication skills and ability to liaise effectively with other health professionals. Please provide an example.
3. Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team in a supervised complex clinical environment. Please provide an example.
4. Demonstrated excellent understanding of current diabetes management and diabetes technologies, including insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors.
5. Ongoing commitment to further education and professional development, including demonstrated experience/ability in teaching, quality and or research.
6. 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.