Overview
West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk. We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region. At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work to ensure workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals. As a Child Safe Organisation, we prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction, create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected, and safeguarding is a shared responsibility upheld by every member of our organisation.
About The Role
The candidate will provide professional leadership within the speciality area of Gastroenterology and provide training, education, and supervision to junior medical staff and other health care members. It also contributes to existing or develops initiatives that aim to improve quality, efficiency, or outcomes of services by appropriate quality improvement measures that include research.
About You
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
* Demonstrated ability to review, analyse and evaluate patient care for the identification of appropriate treatment and investigations.
* Interest and experience in teaching trainees and students.
* Interest and experience in research.
* Demonstrated ability to actively participate in a working environment supporting quality human resource management practices including employment equity, anti-discrimination, occupational health and safety, and ethical behaviour.
* Provides patient care by demonstrating qualities of maturity, empathy and time management as well as communicating soundly with patients and family.
* Develops own learning experience by seeking out opportunities to learn, attending learning programs and teaching others.
Mandatory Requirements
* Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
* Possession of a medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) from a registered tertiary institution.
Why choose us
* Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
* Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
* Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
* Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
* Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
* A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.
To apply
For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume, including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
Further information: We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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