Medical Director Acute and Access Services

Job Description

Medical Director Acute and Access Services Permanent full time or part time opportunity to provide leadership and management in the delivery of efficient, safe and quality care. About you Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values: Lead and manage staff by fostering and committing to patient safety and quality in the delivery of health care by maintaining and evaluating safety and quality practices and initiatives. Demonstrated evidence of acting at a leadership level and evidence of an understanding of operational and clinical leadership through effective clinical governance, education and research. This full-time position works routine hours per fortnight corresponding with the operational requirements of the clinical teams and service at MNMH-TPCH. It is expected the position provides rostered psychiatric clinical services out of business hours to MNMH-TPCH and participates on the ECT roster. Be compliant with the timely and accurate input and collection of consumer related demographic information, diagnosis, outcome collections and provision of service activity into appropriate applications. The data and information include the electronic entry and completion of documentation to meet legislative requirements, including Mental Health Act 2016 documentation, admissions, discharges and transfers. Health Equity It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide. Benefits when working for us Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas. Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance. Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases. Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging. Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED Further information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr