Staff Specialist Clinician SMO1.1 - SMO1.6 - Remuneration Package Range
$249,959 - $305,454
Senior Staff Specialist Clinician SMO2.1 - SMO2.3 - Remuneration Package Range $315,843 - $349,187
Division of Medicine
Darwin, Palmerston
One part time vacancy fixed for up to 3 years is available
Provide consultant level management of inpatients admitted under a General Medical Unit within RDH. This will encompass the assessment of acute general medical inpatients, appropriate investigation and formulation of a management plan. High level of leadership skills will be required to manage a large team of junior staff in a busy unit. An exceptional understanding of complex discharge planning and willingness to engage ambulatory care services to ensure timely discharges will be required in our challenging environment.
Key duties and responsibilities
* Provision of consultant ward service to a General Medical Unit at Royal Darwin Hospital.
* Supervision, teaching and support of junior medical officers (Advanced Trainee, Basic Physician Trainee, Resident Medical Officer, Interns, medical students).
* Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
* Attendance at regular Departmental Meetings (GACM Consultant Meeting, Mortality & Morbidity, Journal Club, Radiology Meeting).
Selection criteria
* AHPRA Specialist registration with FRACP in General and Acute Care Medicine. Consideration will be given to applicants with fellowship in another specialty if they can demonstrate proven equivalent skills and experience in General Medicine.
* Highly developed patient assessment, investigation, interpretation and management skills to provide appropriate high quality care.
* Exceptional interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact positively in a cross-cultural work environment, as a team member.
* Detailed knowledge of community care services to facilitate safe transition to home after discharge.
* An interest in and a commitment to improving Aboriginal health.
* Evidence of commitment to continuing education, teaching, research and quality improvement activities.
* An ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.
For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Recruitment Officer on ***************@nt.gov.au | Dr Kaspar Willson, Director of General Medicine, Royal Darwin Hospital on **************@nt.gov.au
Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.
For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search
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