Advanced Endoscopy Post Graduate Fellow

Job Description

Creating exceptional health care together. POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title : Advanced Endoscopy Post Graduate Fellow Employment Type : Full Time Classification : Post Graduate Fellow Salary : $218,553 (Plus 11.5% Super)(17.4% on call allowance as applicable for the role) Location : The Canberra Hospital Section : Gastroenterology & Hepatology Closing Date : 28 January 2025 What can we offer you : City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions Flexible working conditions 11.5% Superannuation VISA / Sponsorship for eligible candidates Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval). About the Role : Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. The Gastroenterology and Hepatology Unit at Canberra Hospital provides consultative and endoscopic services for persons with digestive diseases, including liver and biliary tract disease. The Unit provides : Inpatient care of patients with gastroenterological diseases. Consulting service. Endoscopic procedures. Clinics for patients with viral hepatitis, liver disease, IBD, inherited gastrointestinal cancer and complex gastrointestinal disorders; Clinics, support and follow up for participants in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. The Luminal Service The purpose of this training program is to train accomplished gastroenterologists to perform therapeutic endoscopic procedures. To that end, the major goals are to : Develop a detailed understanding of the risks, indications, and contraindications of invasive endoscopic procedures. Gain experience in the performance and management of patients undergoing these procedures. Perform with supervision, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, endoscopic ultrasound, and ultrasound directed biopsies, endoscopic mucosal resection, luminal stenting and other advanced procedures. Develop skills in clinical research associated with these procedures. The fourth-year Endoscopy Training Program will provide the fellow with the cognitive and technical skills required to perform EUS and ERCP and related endoscopic procedures at the expert level. The program seeks to train the future leaders of academic endoscopy in Australia as well as internationally. Training will encompass 12 months of clinical duties including endoscopic procedures, ward consults relating to advanced endoscopic procedures, on-call, outpatient clinics, and other duties encompassed in the clinical application of these techniques. The Post Graduate Fellow is expected to : Provide service delivery (including outpatient clinics and general endoscopy lists) for 50% of their work time, while the other 50% would comprise of their advanced endoscopy training. Lead a weekly Rapid Access Clinic, a General Gastroenterology Clinic and an advanced endoscopy clinic. Be proficient in general endoscopy skills and will be expected to perform at least two routine endoscopy lists per week. Undertake significant publishable research during their period of employment in the GEHU. Partake in active research projects and initiate their own projects. A developed research plan in an area of endoscopy is likely to be highly regarded by the Selection Advisory Committee, and it will be expected that the successful applicant will take up the position with a research plan already developed and that they will publish at least one paper in a peer-reviewed journal during the year and present at a national or international conference. Contribute to the Unit’s on-call roster, inpatient care and endoscopy service as well as playing a role in the scientific and quality assurance meetings. Play a major part in the multi-disciplinary care of patients, particularly those that are acutely ill. This is a one year position intended for an RACP Fellow who has successfully completed their three year Gastroenterology Advanced Training programme and have the Conjoint Committee for the Recognition of Training in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (CCRTGE) certification for gastroscopy and colonoscopy. DUTIES Under limited direction of the Unit Director you will perform a range of clinical duties as outlined in the above statement. Provide competent and efficient clinical management of patients independently and in consultation with other consultant physicians. Clinical duties will include assessment and management of acute presentations, inpatient care, diagnosis and management of patients in outpatient clinics, consultations and clinical handover. Participate in the supervision, training and professional development of junior medical staff and participate in the teaching of medical students attached to the GEHU. Demonstrate progress in training in the specialty including participation in the relevant teaching program and activities and involvement in research. Have currency in an Advanced Life Support Course or attain this within three months of commencement with annual refreshers. Participate in the GEHU AT after-hours and on-call roster as directed by the Director of GEHU. Contribute to clinical audit and participate in changes that improve quality and safety of patient care. Comply with the policies and requirements of the Medical Board of Australia and the policies of Canberra Health Services. Undertake other duties as directed, within the approved scope of clinical practice ensuring the delivery of high-quality person and family centred, safe and high-quality patient care. ABOUT YOU CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. Position Requirements / Qualifications : Be registered or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Completed the three-year Gastroenterology Advanced Training programme and have the Conjoint Committee for the Recognition of Training in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (CCRTGE) certification for gastroscopy and colonoscopy. Have currency in an Advanced Life Support Course or attain this within three months of commencement with annual refreshers. Computer literacy skills are required which are relevant to this role as you will be responsible for completing required documentation and becoming a proficient user of the Digital Health Record and / or other Information Technology systems; once proficient, you will need to remain current with changes, updates and contingencies. You will need to understand how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role. You will need to fulfil the responsibilities of this role as detailed in the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, Clinical Governance Framework, Partnering With Consumers Framework and other related frameworks. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to : Be granted their Scope of Clinical Practice through the CHS Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC). Obtain a Compliance Certificate from OMU (Occupational Medicine Unit) relating to assessment, screening & vaccination processes against specified infectious diseases. WHAT YOU REQUIRE These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé and experience : Excellent theoretical knowledge and clinical judgment especially in regarding endoscopic procedures. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary clinical team - diligence, punctuality, organisation, record keeping, time management, problem solving skills, teamwork. Excellent communication (verbal and written) with patients, their families, medical and non-medical colleagues with the ability to provide empathetic and expert clinical care. Demonstrated commitment to Advanced Training education, research, teaching and continuous quality improvement. Demonstrates a commitment to work, health and safety (WH&S) and the positive patient experience and displays behaviour consistent with Canberra Health Service’s values of Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind. #J-18808-Ljbffr