Queensland Health (Organisation site (http://www.health.qld.gov.au/))
Wacol, Spring Creek, Ironbark
Start a new journey with us! • Prison Health Services provides primary care services for approximately 4,800 prisoners, or 44% of the Queensland adult prison population. In 2024, service activity will increase with the commissioning of another 1500-cell correctional facility, currently under construction in the Gatton region, when that facility reaches capacity West Moreton Health will house half of Queensland's prisoner population.
Job detailsPosition status: Permanent
Position type: Flexible full-time
Occupational group: Health - Medical
Classification: L13-L24
Workplace Location: Brisbane - West, Darling Downs - Maranoa, Ipswich region, Toowoomba region
The role of Senior Medical Officer is to provide primary health care services and clinical leadership within the Prison Health Services and is required to work across all correctional facilities within West Moreton Health Service.
This position is based at The Park Centre for Mental Health; however, visits to the correctional facilities in the West Moreton region are expected.
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following: Commitment to the principles of quality in health care including contributing to initiatives relating to quality improvement, research, risk management, and the improvement of patient and service outcomes.Extensive clinical experience with appropriate knowledge and skills in providing a primary health service in a correctional environment, with an ability to deliver quality specialist care to patients in a clinical setting including directing the process of assessment, admission, ongoing care, transfer and discharge of patients.Communicate in a way that is appropriate for the situation, and that promotes trust, respect and integrity with patients and colleagues.Commitment to leading the performance, development and education program of clinicians at an undergraduate and postgraduate level.Models ethical behaviour and consistently applies those ethical standards to self and others.Ensures all people, patients and colleagues are treated with dignity and respect in all healthcare settings.Mandatory Requirements: Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16 (PDF) (https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/150120/hed-0116.pdf)About West Moreton Health: West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community – Follow this link (https://www.westmoreton.health.qld.gov.au/futurefocus)
17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)12.75% employer contribution to superannuationFurther 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.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies. Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights (https://www.forgov.qld.gov.au/humanrights) and diversity (https://www.forgov.qld.gov.au/inclusion-and-diversity-commitment).
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