Bariatric Medicine Trainee Registrar 1-4

at  ACT Health

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Department of Bariatric Medicine Registrar
Employment Type: Full Time
Classification: REG 1 - 4
Salary: $112,917 - $141,084 (Plus 11.5% Super)
Duration: 12 months with possibility of extension
Location: The Canberra Hospital
Section: Medicine
Closing Date: 4 August 2024

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position is accredited for advanced training in Public Health Medicine or for elective terms in Endocrinology, Respiratory Medicine, or other specialties with a focus on chronic disease.
Previously this position was based in the Chronic Disease Management Unit (CDMU). The CDMU has been restructured and now consists of the Bariatric Medicine Service within the Division of Medicine. It is located at the Belconnen Community Health Centre.

BEHAVIOURAL CAPABILITIES

• Strong organisational skills with a high degree of drive.
• Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet clients’ needs.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

An Australian MBBS medical degree, or equivalent
Be registered, or be eligible for, registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Be registered under the Working for Vulnerable People Act.

• Demonstrate commitment to training and continuing professional development including participation in relevant teaching programs, activities, and feedback opportunities,

Achieve and maintain currency in resuscitation and life support credentials.

• Demonstrate commitment to training and continuing professional development including participation in relevant teaching programs, activities, and feedback opportunities,

The successful applicant will need to be available for occasional weekend and 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.
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.

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: Dr Deborah Inman, Deborah.Inman@act.gov.au
Job: Junior Medical Officers
Salary Range: 112,917.00 - 141,084.00
Closing Date: 04/Aug/2024, 8:59:00 AM

DUTIES

Under limited direction of the Clinical Director you will:

• Provide clinical and population health management of patients of Canberra Health Services under the supervision and direction of a Consultant Medical Practitioner. The role includes direct clinical contact with patients at Department of Bariatric Medicine, and being part of a multi-disciplinary team providing input into the management of patients receiving care coordination and obesity/chronic disease management. It also involves preparing and presenting patient case studies for consideration of publicly funded bariatric surgery to the Bariatric Surgery Advisory Committee.

1. Maintain a cooperative relationship with all relevant sections of Canberra Health Services and work collaboratively, flexibly, and efficiently and within an inter-professional clinical team.

2. Participate in training and professional development of the Department of Bariatric Medicine and other Canberra Health Services staff on obesity and chronic disease as appropriate.

• Demonstrate progress in training in their chosen medical specialty including participation in the relevant teaching program and activities, and timely completion of all training and administrative requirements. Comply with the policies and requirements of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and CHS.
• Participate in research and evaluation of health services for people with obesity/chronic disease with the goal of presenting a poster and/or publication. Contribute to clinical audit and participate in changes that improve quality and safety of patient care.
• Maintain adequate and legible medical records and ensure that the clinical team completes all correspondence in a timely manner.

1. Undertaking other duties as directed, within the approved scope of clinical practice ensuring the delivery of high quality person and family centred, safe and high quality patient care.