About us:Rockhampton Hospital is a 305-bed facility and is the main referral hospital for Central Queensland, now providing integrated cancer care services in Central Queensland in the newly established building boasting state of the art medical equipment.
The other primary hospitals within the health service are Gladstone, Emerald, Yeppoon and Biloela together with many smaller rural units transfer patients through to Rockhampton for specialist care and investigation.About the role:Join a high performing and evolving multidisciplinary Geriatric team that delivers high quality care for aged and frail patients across acute, sub-acute, perioperative and community-based programs.The Senior Staff Specialist/Staff Specialist, Geriatric Medicine will:Contribute to the full scope of geriatric services including Acute, Subacute, Community, Outpatient and Interim Care.
This will include the management of complex behavioural patients, consultation services across Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS), leading complex patient journey / discharge planning activities and participating in the Orthogeriatric service.Support academic, research, education, training and supervision roles.Contribute to continuous quality and safety improvement activities across CQ Health and instigate appropriate risk mitigation actions when required.About you:Mandatory qualification/s: Registration or eligibility for registration as a Specialist Physician – Geriatric Medicine with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA).Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians (FRACP) in the specialty of Geriatric Medicine is required specialist qualification, however applicants with equivalent overseas qualifications assessed as substantially comparable by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians may also be considered.Enrolment and maintenance of ongoing CME program with the appropriate bodies.The appointee will be required to undergo a credentialing process and will be granted appropriate scope of clinical practice.
There is a system of review and renewal of credentials and privileges for Senior Medical Staff.
This is reviewed on a five-yearly basis.
Your qualifications and certifiable skills and competencies determine the scope of clinical practice you will be granted and subsequently your position title and salary status.
Qualifications will determine appointment levels.What we offer:Salary information:Total remuneration value of up to $528,432 p.a.
is comprised of:A salary rate between $210,332 - $244,313 p.a.
(L18-L24)A salary rate between $251,527 - $266,677 p.a.
(L25-L27)12.75% employer superannuation contribution17.5% leave loadingOther benefits include:Professional Development Leave and Allowances ($21,500 p.a.
/ 3.6 Weeks)Overtime and on call allowancesAttraction and Retention Incentive AllowanceGenerous Salary SacrificingPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Discounted Private Health InsuranceFitness PassportVaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.How to apply:To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:Your current CV or resume, including referees.A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and "How you will be Assessed" section of the Role Description.Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.For assistance, contact Senior Medical Workforce @ CQ Health and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK4L611458Applications close: Wednesday, 22 January 2025#RockhamptonFurther informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.Microsoft Word (.doc) or PDF file types are supported.
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