Role Description
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Job ad reference: / RBH203643 / Closing Date: / Monday, 14 March 2016Role title: / Staff Specialist - Epilepsy / Classification: / L18 – L24
Status: / Permanent Full Time / Estimated Total Remuneration Package (Exc Super) / $285 203 - $324 659 per annum
Unit/Department: / Department of Neurology
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital
Hospital and Health Service: / Metro North Hospital and Health Service / Contact name: / Dr Andrew Wong
Location*: / Herston / Contact number: / (07) 3646 5882
Online applications: / www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au
* Please note: there may be a requirement to work at other facilities located across Metro North Hospital & Health Service
About Metro North Hospital and Health Service
Metro North Hospital and Health Service (MNHHS) is an independent statutory body overseen by a Hospital and Health Board. It is the largest of 16 Hospital and Health Services in the Queensland Public Health system. It covers an area of 4157 square kilometres and serves a population approaching 900,000 people. MNHHS is unique in its composition in that two of its five hospitals are tertiary facilities that provide statewide super specialty services such as Heart and Lung Transplantation, Burns, and Positron Emission Tomography (PET). Metro North HHS has a range of subacute, post acute, community based health services to support patient discharge and hospital avoidance as well as a number of residential facilities, Oral Health Services and a fully integrated Mental Health Service including both community and hospital based care.
Our Vision
MNHHS exemplifies compassionate, innovative and high quality health care, providing one hospital and health service for many.
Our Values
§ Respect
§ Teamwork
§ Compassion
§ Shared Responsibility
Our values support those of the Queensland Public Service of Customers first, Ideas into action, Unleash potential, Be courageous, and Empower people.
Please visit our website for additional information about MNHHS. http://www.health.qld.gov.au/metronorth/
About our Department
The Department of Neurology maintains a large inpatient, outpatient, consultative, clinical neurophysiological service and clinical neuropsychology service. These services are provided to patients with a wide range of neurological disorders including epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, stroke, encephalitis, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, other movement disorders, spinal cord disease, peripheral neuropathy, myasthenia gravis, muscle disorders and migraine. The Department of Neurology at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) serves as a major tertiary referral centre for neurology in Queensland.
The Department of Neurology is closely affiliated with the University of Queensland (School of Medicine) and has a major role in the teaching of neurology to medical students and to medical residents and registrars, including those training towards fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians and membership of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Neurologists. There are also several PhD scholars conducting research within the department.
We are building on this success with the introduction of the Queensland Comprehensive Epilepsy Program (QCEP). The QCEP expands upon existing resources in the medical and surgical management of people with epilepsy at RBWH, increasing the capacity of the service and meeting the demand for specialised investigation and management.
About the Role
Context
§ This role reports to the Director of Epilepsy Services.
Purpose
§ The QCEP Epilepsy Specialist will be involved in expanding the currently provided service, providing clinical expertise and expertise in management to assess and manage inpatients and outpatients with Epilepsy in accordance with national and international standards and practice.
§ The QCEP Epilepsy Specialist will function as a member of the RBWH Department of Neurology team including involvement in the on-call roster, outpatient services and management of Neurology inpatients.
§ The position will also provide an inpatient consultation service on referral from inpatient teams.
§ The position may be allocated to clinics outside of RBWH and elsewhere within the Metro North Hospital and Health Service.
Key Accountabilities
Clinical Role
§ Full-time at the Herston Campus across RBWH and other hospitals within the Metro North Hospital and Health Service
Research Role
§ The QCEP Epilepsy Specialist will be supported in their efforts to be competitive in obtaining research funding at a state, national and international level. Publications in international peer-reviewed journals and presentations at National and international neurology and neuroscience meetings will be encouraged.
Other duties
§ Manage the performance appraisal and development of subordinate staff.
§ Provide ethical decision making in the achievement of organisational goals.
§ Document relevant clinical information legibly, concisely and accurately.
§ Ensure the post-discharge care of patients is arranged as required.
§ Arrange the transfer of patients as required.
§ Ensure an appropriate handover of patients transferred to a hospital ward or to another hospital.
§ Supervise the clinical care of patients by Junior Medical Staff in the Department.
§ Supervise and teach Junior Medical Staff and Medical Students attached to the Department in the clinical aspects of Neurology.
§ Be aware of and adhere to all relevant hospital policies and procedures.
§ Be aware of the terms and conditions of employment for Staff Specialists as per the Senior Medical Officers’ and Resident Medical Officers Award – State.
§ Perform duties efficiently and in a professional manner.
§ Treat patients and their families with courtesy and sympathy and treat all hospital staff and professional colleagues with courtesy and respect.
§ Participate in departmental clinical audits and clinical meetings.
§ Provide medical reports as requested.
§ Represent the Hospital and Department on committees as requested by and/or with the approval of the Director of Neurology and Executive Director of Internal Medicine Services.
§ Provide advice, as appropriate, for the planning of Hospital activities.
§ Contribute to cost savings in the provision of health care at the Hospital by the efficient utilisation of resources.
§ Develop the philosophy of and put into practice the continual improvement of all services received from and provided to patients and staff.
§ To comply with Human Resources Management issues, including workplace harassment, workplace health and safety, employment equity and anti-discrimination as applied in the working environment.
§ Supervision of Junior Medical Staff and Research Staff
Safety and Quality
§ Relevant to the position, participate in the ongoing education, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of safety and quality initiatives relevant to The National Safety and Quality Health Services Standards and the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS) Evaluation and Quality Improvement Program (EQuIP).
Mandatory qualifications/Professional registration/Other requirements
§ Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with the Medical Board of Australia. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
How you will be assessed
You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following key capabilities, knowledge and experience. Within the context of the responsibilities described above under Key Accountabilities, the ideal applicant will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
§ Clinical experience in the management of Epilepsy at a quaternary level to allow delivery of care at a demonstrably high level of excellence.
§ Experience in the presurgical evaluation of epilepsy and with management of patients following resective and non-resective (e.g. vagal nerve stimulator) epilepsy surgery
§ Clinical experience in the management of the full spectrum of neurological disorders at a tertiary level to allow delivery of care at a demonstrably high level of excellence.
§ Demonstrable capacity to work in a multidisciplinary team delivering comprehensive epilepsy care,
§ Demonstrable capacity to foster research in the field of epilepsy of high quality.
§ Demonstrable capacity to continue to develop undergraduate and postgraduate education in neurology.
Experience
§ Extensive postgraduate experience in clinical neurology, especially in the field of Epilepsy.
§ Experience in electrophysiological investigation of patients with epilepsy, particularly those with refractory epilepsy undergoing presurgical evaluation
§ Experience in the use of investigations including diagnostic imaging modalities and cognitive testing in the evaluation of patients with refractory epilepsy.
§ Experience in the operations of a neurology department within a large teaching hospital.
§ Experience in the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures essential to provide a service in neurology.
§ Training and achievement in research as shown by publications in peer-reviewed journals and success in obtaining competitive research funds.
§ Experience in both undergraduate and postgraduate education activities.
Skills and Abilities
§ Ability to lead and successfully accomplish tasks in a professional and clinical environment.
§ Ability to work collegially with other departmental members in a team approach to solving clinical problems presented.
§ Ability to meet the clinical workload targets and financial performance budgets as well as to implement the budget planning and review.
§ Ability to negotiate and communicate effectively with all levels of medical staff and nursing staff and allied health professionals.
§ Ability to undertake and supervise research projects.
§ Teaching skills appropriate to the training and education of medical registrars, medical students, nurses and other allied health staff.
Knowledge
§ Extensive knowledge of the field of neurology and associated medical disciplines, with a focus on Epilepsy.
§ Knowledge of or an ability to acquire a knowledge of procedures, policies, regulations which impact upon the position, and a knowledge of contemporary human resource management issues such as workplace health and safety, equal employment opportunity, and anti-discrimination.
How to apply
Please provide the following information to the panel to assess your suitability:
1. A short statement (maximum 2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key accountabilities and meet the key skills requirements.
2. Your current CV or resume, including referees. You must seek approval prior to nominating a person as a referee. Referees should have a thorough knowledge of your work performance and conduct, and it is preferable to include your current/immediate past supervisor. By providing the names and contact details of your referee/s you consent for these people to be contacted by the selection panel. If you do not wish for a referee to be contacted, please indicate this on your CV or resume.
3. Submit your application online via www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au by the closing date.
4. Please note that hand delivered applications will not be accepted.
Additional Information
§ Applications will remain current for 12 months or for the duration of the vacancy.
§ Future vacancies of a temporary, full time and part time nature may also be filled through this recruitment process.
§ Health Care Workers in Queensland Health whose occupation poses a potential risk of exposure to blood or body fluids must be immunised against Hepatitis B according to the National Health and Medical Research Council Australian Immunisation Handbook and the Queensland Health Infection Control Guidelines.
§ Pre-employment screening, including criminal history and discipline history checks, may be undertaken on persons recommended for employment. Roles providing health, counselling and support services mainly to children will require a Blue Card, unless otherwise exempt.
§ Applicants may be required to disclose any pre-existing illness or injury which may impact on their ability to perform the role. Details are available in section 571 of the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003. (http://www.justice.qld.gov.au/fair-and-safe-work/workers-compensation-and-rehabilitation/)
§ Applicants will be required to give a statement of their employment as a lobbyist within one (1) month of taking up the appointment. Details are available at
§ http://www.psc.qld.gov.au/publications/assets/policies/lobbyist-disclosure-policy.pdf
§ Employees who are permanently appointed to Queensland Health may be required to undertake a period of probation appropriate to the appointment. For further information, refer to Probation HR Policy B2 http://www.health.qld.gov.au/qhpolicy/docs/pol/qh-pol-197.pdf.
§ All relevant health professionals, who in the course of their duties formulate a reasonable suspicion that a child or youth has been abused or neglected in their home/community environment, have a legislative and a duty of care obligation to immediately report such concerns to Child Safety Services, Department of Communities.
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