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.

The Division of Women, Youth and Children (WYC) provides a broad range of primary, secondary and tertiary healthcare services. Service provision is based on a family-centred, interdisciplinary approach to care, in partnership with consumers and other service providers.

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Canberra Hospital provides tertiary level obstetrics and gynaecological services to the ACT and surrounding regions. The Centenary Hospital for Women and Children has more than 3700 births per year and is a level 6 referral centre for high-risk pregnancies for the region.

As a Career Medical Officer, you will be a collaborative clinical specialist with demonstrated commitment to providing exceptional and safe healthcare. You will a critical member of the O&G Team and contribute to a progressive service.

It is expected that you are a registered medical practitioner; and has had at least three years’ post graduate experience in public hospital service.

You will have excellent communication skills with the ability to interact sensitively and holistically with women experiencing complex pain. You will be required to work as a member of the multidisciplinary team with proven experience to develop and maintain credible, respectful and collaborative professional relationships. You will also bring specialised clinical capabilities to contribute to research opportunities within this field and cultivate a positive workplace culture.

The position holder is expected to operate within the Public Sector Management Act (1994), the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct and the professional requirements specified by the appointee’s Specialist College.

Duties

Under limited direction of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Medical Unit Director you will perform the following roles. You will:

1. Provide competent and efficient clinical management of patients of Canberra Health Services under the supervision and direction of Consultant Medical Practitioners. This includes acute admissions, inpatient care, outpatient clinics, inter-disciplinary consults and clinical handover.
2. Participate in the supervision, training and professional development of junior medical staff, nursing and midwifery staff.
   Communicate and collaborate within the multidisciplinary clinical team.
3. Demonstrate progress in training in the specialty including participation in the relevant teaching program and activities, and involvement in research.
4. Participate in the after-hours and on-call roster.
5. Contribute to clinical audit and participate in changes that improve quality and safety of patient care.
6. Maintain adequate and legible medical record and ensure that the clinical team completes discharge summaries in a timely manner.
7. Undertake other duties appropriate to this   level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.

Note: Career Medical Officer Positions are supervised by a Staff Specialist

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.

Behavioural Capabilities

To be successful in this position, it is expected that the successful candidate will include but are not limited to the following attributes:

1. Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet clients’ needs.
2. Displays critical thinking skills and forms defensible conclusions based on evidence and sound judgement.
3. Effective communication skills and the ability to develop and maintain networks across Canberra Health Services and with external parties; and
4. Ability to work within multi-disciplinary and management teams and adapt quickly to a changing environment, including managing confidential and sensitive information.

In addition to a commitment to work, health and safety (WH&S) and contributing to the CHS positive patient focus displaying behaviours consistent with the organisational values of Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind.

Position Requirements/ Qualifications

To be successful in this position, it is expected that the successful candidate will have the following attributes:

• Relevant registration or be eligible for registration as a medical practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• A minimum of 4 years of experience as a Career Medical Officer or equivalent
• Proven performance in both undergraduate and postgraduate general practice education is mandatory.
• The successful applicant will need to be available for occasional weekend and after-hours work.
• Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in alignment to the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, Clinical Governance Framework, Partnering for 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.
• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011  is required.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for medical professionals.

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.

What you require (key selection criteria)

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

Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a cover letter responding to the below Selection Criteria:

1. Proven clinical experience in the area of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at a teaching hospital level.
2. Commitment to the importance and provision of teaching at all levels including medical, multidisciplinary professional staff and an active commitment to teaching medical students and junior medical officers.
3. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and commitment to work as a team member in a multidisciplinary environment.  With ability to communicate with carers, family members and other professionals regarding complex, multidimensional impairments, disabilities and handicaps.
4. Demonstrated commitment to the maintenance and further development of skills applicable to the area of specialisation, including involvement in further education and continuing professional development. While participation and commitment to research and quality assurance activities.
5. Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, work, health and safety (WH&S) and the positive patient experience. Displays behaviour consistent with CHS’s values of reliable, progressive, respectful and kind.

Where possible include specific relevant examples of your work.

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.