Job Description - Medical Administration Registrar 1-4 (02KUW)Job Number:Position title: Medical Administration RegistrarPosition number: P51189Directorate: Canberra Health ServicesDivision: TCH Medical ServicesBusiness unit: Director Medical ServicesClassification: REG 1-4Location: The Canberra HospitalReporting relationships: Director Medical ServicesLast reviewed: November 2024Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focused on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centered care. We provide acute, sub-acute, primary, and community-based health services to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding regions. We are committed to workforce diversity and creating an inclusive workplace.Position OverviewThe Director Medical Services (DMS) provides professional oversight of Canberra Health Services (CHS) medical staff with operational oversight of the services ordered by medical staff in the diagnosis and treatment of patients at CHS. The Medical Administration Registrar will work under the direction of the DMS to facilitate the development and implementation of robust medical administrative systems at CHS and develop expertise in matters relating to medical administration. This is a critical position working within a large scale public healthcare service that offers training in a broad spectrum of medical administration tasks and duties.Key ResponsibilitiesThe Medical Administration Registrar is responsible for medical administration including:Providing leadership to Junior Medical Officers.Ensuring efficient operations and quality and safety standards are met to deliver excellent healthcare to the community.Credentialing and scope of practice.Complaints management.Service re-design.Quality and Safety activities.Implementation of the CHS Clinical Governance Framework.Review of relevant policies and procedures.Engagement, when required, with medical practitioners, seeking advice on issues relating to Human Resources processes, complaints and matters relating to the Medical Practitioners Enterprise Agreement (MPEA).CompetenciesSpecific competencies include but are not limited to:Leadership and Strategic Planning.Education and Training.Teamwork and Collaboration.Research and Innovation.Adaptability and Flexibility.Operational Efficiency and Contribution.Registration as a medical practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.Completion of at least 3 years of clinical experience post registration.Commitment to pursuing the qualification of Fellow of the Australasian College of Medical Administrators.Understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.Participation in - or completion of - a degree in management.ExperienceEssential experience includes:Experience or knowledge of the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, Clinical Governance Framework, Partnering With Consumers Framework and all other related frameworks.Important InformationAll 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.Be available for weekend and/or after-hours work.Key Selection CriteriaThese are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé and experience:Demonstrated high level communication skills both verbal and written.Demonstrated personal qualities and skills to resolve interpersonal conflicts and solve problems in a constructive manner.Demonstrated capacity to involve and motivate others and professional commitment to the principles of quality, clinical governance and patient safety.Patient and staff focused with a high degree of cultural sensitivity.Experience in planning and implementing medical quality assurance and peer review activities.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.#J-18808-Ljbffr