Head of Department General Medicine

3 weeks ago

Bunbury, Western Australia St John of God Health Care Full time
Your role at St John of God Bunbury Hospital

We are currently seeking suitably qualified and experienced Medical Specialist to work in a permanent part-time role as Head of General Medicine and Medical Subspecialties.

You will provide clinical and strategic leadership and direction, service planning, effective management, and provision of services in the Department of General Medicine and Medical Subspecialties (Excluding cardiology and Palliative Care), meeting clinical indicators and budgetary targets.

The Position
  • Work with the Director of Medical Services and the other Heads of Department to ensure the service provided is of the highest quality, with an emphasis on patient-focused care.
  • Within the Hospital Funding framework, contribute to decision-making on service issues including the development and implementation of strategic and operational plans in alignment with the vision and guiding principles of the Hospital.
  • Ensure efficient use of human and physical resources so that the specialty operates within the allocated financial, bed, and clinic resources.
  • Member of hospital's MAC.
  • Accountable to the Director of Medical Services regarding the Department meeting the hospital's strategic initiatives and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as outlined in the agreed Operational Plan.
  • Oversee training and educational activities ensuring that general medicine and sub-specialties meet the accreditation standards of the relevant Learned Colleges and the Postgraduate Medical Council of WA, involving both medical and nursing caregivers.
  • Act as a consultant to provide specialist medical services to patients within the department.
  • Participate as a valued team member promoting and contributing to a supportive team environment. Actively participate in the clinical duties of the department including the Consultant after-hours on-call roster and weekend roster.
  • Manage the on-call rosters for consultants to ensure appropriate caregivers are always available (in person or by phone) to manage patients.
  • Manage consultant leave to ensure continuity of service provision.
  • Responsible for professional development reviews of all employed consultants in the department.
  • Ensure all junior medical caregivers receive both verbal and written orientation outlining the educational objectives of the term, their duties, when and how to escalate concerns regarding patient care, and the criteria for evaluation of their performance at term's end.
  • Ensure that all medical caregivers contribute to clinical service and teaching to a level commensurate with their appointment. Monitor each consultant's use of non-clinical time.
  • Organise and chair regular departmental meetings (including multidisciplinary meetings) to consider matters affecting the operation of the department.
  • Performance manage caregivers who do not meet time, quality, or clinical expectations supported by the Director of Medical Services.
You will be a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) or equivalent professional membership and have demonstrated substantial clinical experience in the management of high acuity patients in a complex hospital environment.

You will have demonstrated ability to foster a positive service-oriented culture that encourages sound patient care and stewardship, focusing on innovation and productivity improvements, with proven experience in senior management clinical experience in General Medicine.

Above all, people will be at the core of everything you do, committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you
  • A welcoming and supportive culture.
  • Highly competitive salary and entitlements.
  • Permanent full-time.
  • Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation, or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
    • Novated leasing.
    • Work-related expenses.
    • Self-education.
    • Additional superannuation.
  • A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave, and well-being programs.
  • Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance.
  • Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Innovative Professional Development opportunities.
  • Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts.
Be part of a transformative leadership team that prioritises innovation, collaboration, and compassionate care. Lead with purpose and help shape the future of healthcare at SJG Bunbury Hospital.

For enquiries contact Dr Michele Genevieve, ph.: 0412 962 999.

Applications Close: 5 April 2025

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.
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