Our Health Service is expanding and so are our Rural Hospital Teams!
This is your opportunity to provide robust clinical leadership skills to improve care by being a role model, reviewing and developing care processes and leading change within the West Moreton Health Rural Hospital teams. Working in collaboration with the facilities Director of Nursing, the Rural Medicine Clinical Director and your colleagues among the rural facilities, this role will also oversee, develop and implement clinical policies, procedures and guidelines relevant for rural medical practice.
• Multiple Permanent Part Time Opportunities across the West Moreton Health Rural Hospitals
About the role
The Rural Medical Superintendent at the rural hospital provides leadership, guidance and support for medical staff and clinical governance in collaboration with the Director of Nursing/Facility Manager and the Clinical Director, Rural Medicine. Acting as the authority on medical services at your rural hospital, you will provide strategic and professional leadership and governance for the medical workforce at your rural facility.
For further information about the role, please contact either:
Director Rural Medical Education: Prof. Scott Kitchener – 0458 476 386
Director Medical Services: Dr Eleri Carrahar – 07 3810 1111
For further information about each rural facility, please reach out to:
Boonah: Amanda Banks - [email protected] / 07 5463 3300
Gatton: Terry Kowald – [email protected] / 07 5468 4138
Laidley/Esk: Allison McGregor - [email protected] / 07 5466 8100
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Clinical expertise with appropriate knowledge, skills and experience to support a quality rural generalist medical team with clinical credentials suitable for scope of clinical practice in Rural Generalist Medicine.
- Proven track record in leading effective teams to achieve organisational outcomes, preferably with credentials or working towards credentials in medical management and leadership.
- Sound interpersonal and communication skills, with willingness to create a culture of multidisciplinary collaborative high quality care for our rural communities.
- Proven track record in delivering quality improvement, patient safety and clinical governance improvements.
- Demonstrated ability to actively nurture an environment of growth and individual development through education and support for staff and students. Demonstrated personal commitment to continuing medical education.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Current registration with or eligible for registration as a specialist medical practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulatory Agency (AHPRA).
- This position requires candidates to be eligible for Scope of Clinical Practice (SoCP) in Rural Generalist Medicine and agree to undertake to maintain currency of this SoCP during the contract of employment.
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
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
Benefits
- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Salary sacrificing options
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further 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.
Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.