Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS) is a recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, teaching, and research.
With a dedicated team of more than 5000 people, our point of difference is in the way we provide care to children, young people, and their families every day.
This is through our steadfast commitment to providing patient and family-centred care at every level of our service and our continuous drive for service and operational excellence.
Children's Health Queensland is a specialist statewide hospital and health service dedicated to caring for children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales.
We are committed to collaborating with all of our healthcare partners, most importantly families, to ensure we consistently deliver safe, high-quality patient and family-centred care.
A recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, education, and research, Children's Health Queensland delivers a full range of clinical services, tertiary level care, and health promotion programs.
The Senior Medical Officer will be part of a unique model to:
Provide high-level specialist paediatric services within a tertiary setting to ensure the provision of high quality, safe, and family-centred care within CHQ HHS. Provide specialist paediatric services to an integrated, rural, multidisciplinary, paediatric service, thus providing coordinated care and a seamless patient journey from rural community to tertiary base and back. Provide regular outreach to South West HHS facilities on a 3-week cycle for 3 days each visit.
Consultation days will occur in Roma with visits to St George or Cunnamulla/Charleville on a regular basis. Provide Telehealth clinics to South West HHS patients weekly on the weeks in Brisbane. Be responsible for case management and care of complex patients from South West HHS catchment, both remotely and when visiting Queensland Children's Hospital (QCH) and other Brisbane facilities. Provide inpatient care at QCH and participate in education and training both at QCH and at Roma and related communities. Address other requirements as they occur for South West HHS and CHQ patients as directed by line manager. Apart from contributing to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, you will also benefit from a competitive remuneration package and a working environment which embraces professional development, builds capabilities, and supports staff to maximise their health and wellbeing.
Additional benefits include:
Up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution 5% annual leave loading Salary packaging Employee Assistance Program Work/life balance, variety, and flexibility Further information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online; please review the Role Description for more information on application process requirements.
Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.
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