Cardiac Surgery Fellow

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12.75% employer superannuation

17.5% annual leave loading

Salary packaging

Employee wellness program

Work/life balance and flexibility

Job summary

Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ) invites applications for a leadership role (Leader of Self) within the Cardiac Surgical Unit. You will lead clinical performance, patient-centred care and contribute to the safe, high-quality management of paediatric patients across Queensland and northern New South Wales.

As a senior clinician, you will model professionalism, ensure accurate medical records, and actively engage in teaching and supervision of junior medical staff and

Responsibilities

• Develop a positive culture within the Division promoting high performance and health and wellbeing.
• Deliver timely clinical documentation including progress notes, discharge planning and reports.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teaching and supervision of junior medical staff and students.
• Contribute to education and professional development within the Cardiac Surgical Unit.

Job description

About the TeamCHQ is a specialist statewide hospital and health service dedicated to caring for children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales. Our vision is to lead life-changing care for children and young people for a healthier tomorrow. We do this through world-class care, research, advocacy and leadership, and collaborating with our healthcare partners, most importantly families, to ensure we consistently deliver safe, high-quality person-centred care.About the RoleIn this role you will deliver quality outcomes for children, young people and families (Leader of Self) in accordance with the Children's Health Queensland Leadership Excellence Framework and the Queensland Public Service and the CHQ values. Your contribution will include:Generic ResponsibilitiesUndertake regular assessment and performance review, actively participate in unit and facility based educational programs and meet mandatory training requirements.Role model professionalism with respect to confidentiality, patient dignity, effective communication at primary patient care level and with staff, and the completion/maintenance of accurate and comprehensive medical records.Actively participate in teaching and supervision of Junior Medical Staff, Medical Students and other members of the multidisciplinary Undertake skills-based training to support this role.May be required to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays, and/or be on-call including contribution to the General Paediatric After Hours and Weekends Roster.Specific ResponsibilitiesDevelop a positive culture within the Division which encourages and recognises high performance, builds leadership capabilities and supports staff to maximise their health and wellbeing.ClinicalEnsure appropriate and timely summary documentation through all phases of patient care, by completing patient progress notes, correspondence and reports including discharge planning and discharge/ functional outcomeEducational and Professional DevelopmentParticipate as part of a multidisciplinary team by adopting attitudes consistent with a team approach to the management of disability and exhibiting the social and ethical behaviour required for a senior staff member in Cardiac Surgical Unit.Senior registrars/advanced trainees and fellows will contribute to medical student and junior medical staff The teaching opportunities include specialty unit specific teaching and broader hospital wide teaching programs. All clinical teachers are entitled to apply for a University of Queensland Academic Title at the level of Associate Lecturer (registrars) or Lecturer (Fellows with the FRACP or equivalent.)ResearchDevelop the skills of critical evaluation of published research and the ability to design research projects by participating in all professional development activities.Inclusion and diversityTo encourage inclusive practices in recruitment, we are committed to increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce and building inclusive cultures that respect and promote human rights and Workforce Diversity and Inclusion. CHQ is an equal opportunity employer.Some of the great benefits of working at CHQ HSSIf you're looking for a rewarding career, and you're excited to contribute to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, come and join the team at CHQ and enjoy a range of benefits including:Opportunities for professional growth and developmentCompetitive renumerationAnnual pay increases12.75% employer superannuation contribution17.5% annual leave loadingSalary packagingEmployee wellness and assistance programWork/life balance, variety, and flexibilityYou can find out more about why it's so great to work at CHQ HHS here.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.