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 one year, with possible extension. To be eligible to apply for this position, you must be PGY7+ by February 2027.

Provide competent and efficient clinical and population health management of patients of ACT Health under the supervision and direction of a Consultant Medical Practitioner.  The clinical management includes being part of a multi-disciplinary team providing input into the management of patients receiving pain management and other pain management services.

Key responsibilities

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

• Maintain a co-operative relationship with all relevant sections of the Canberra Health Services including the Emergency Department
• Participate in the supervision, training and professional development of junior medical staff and other staff as appropriate.
• Work within and support the multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Demonstrate progress in training in Pain Management by FPMANZCA including participation in the relevant teaching program and activities, and timely completion of all training and administrative requirements.
• 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.
• Participate in the design, implementation and evaluation of health services.
• Contribute to clinical audit and participate in changes that improve quality and safety of patient care. Assist with the design and conduct of research studies that the Pain Management Unit is involved in.
• Maintain adequate and legible medical records and ensure that the clinical team completes all correspondence 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

• Strong organisational skills with a high degree of drive
• Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet clients’ needs and work in a multidisciplinary team
• Should have good communication skills both written and verbal and empathy for vulnerable patient

Qualifications

Essential

• Must have an Australian MBBS medical degree or equivalent
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).
• Completed Primary Fellowship in one of the specialities approved by Faculty of Pain Medicine
• Successful application to The Pain Medicine Training Program Faculty of Pain Medicine, Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
• Must have completed at least 48 months of full-time equivalent experience in recognised registrar training position
• Must be PGY7+ by February 2027

Desirable

• Previous Pain Management experience at resident or registrar level
• Varied clinical experience prior to Pain Management role e.g General Medical, Medical Specialty, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Surgical experience, Anaesthesia, Psychiatry
• Relevant Research and Audit experience
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing Medical Education, Quality Assurance and Teaching
• 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, Clinical Governance 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. Demonstrated sound clinical, supervisory, ethical and record keeping skills of clinical competence at a level commensurate with a postgraduate year three or above.
2. Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development including advanced training in a medical speciality relevant to Pain Management.
3. Evidence of the ability and commitment to working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary clinical team. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
4. Demonstrated ability to consistently display commitment to, compliance with and leadership in high quality Customer Service, Equity and Diversity, Occupational Health and Safety and Industrial Democracy principles and practices and relevant legislation to these areas
5. 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.