Staff Specialist Respiratory and Sleep Medicine

About the role
This position is responsible for the provision of specialist medical services to the highest practical standards to patients in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine as well as participating in an on call roster.
The successful applicant will provide clinical care to patients and clinically manage, on a day-to-day basis, the associated multidisciplinary patient care team to ensure the provision of appropriate patient care. Provide professional leadership within a specialist medical area and provide training, education and supervision to junior medical staff and other health care members.
About you
- Clinical expertise in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine.
- Commitment to the principles of quality in health care including leading initiatives relating to quality improvement, research, risk management. service evaluation and strategic service delivery planning.
- Extensive clinical experience with appropriate knowledge and skills extending across the range of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine disciplines, with an ability to deliver quality specialty care to patients.
- Contribute to the establishment and fostering of relationships within the Respiratory and Sleep Medicine Service and across the medical specialties of the Division of Medicine, between the Department and other Hospital and Health Service departments and services to ensure the continuum of care for the patient.
- Enables collaboration and enhances connectivity in the provision of a Respiratory and Sleep Medicine Service within a multi disciplinary team by demonstrating effective communication and promoting understanding, respect and trust between different groups and professions.
- Demonstrated honesty, integrity and respect for all patients, carers and staff.

**Mandatory Requirements**:

- Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association within Australia. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
- Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or equivalent and be eligible for Specialist Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
- Enrolment and maintenance of an ongoing Continuing Medical Education program.
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
- Vaccinated against COVID-19 as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 12/21 and the Queensland Health Human Resources Policy B70.

About West Moreton
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. Other employment benefits may include:
professional development, salary sacrificing options, wellness programs and the 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.