Staff Specialist Orthopaedics

1 day ago

West Ipswich, Australia Queensland Government Full time

**About the role

The Staff Specialist Orthopaedics provides clinical care to patients requiring Orthopaedic Services within the West Moreton Health, with an emphasis on acute trauma in a non-tertiary environment. Staff Specialist Orthopaedics will manage the provision, development and maintenance of an effective, efficient and equitable service to ensure appropriate and good quality patient care.

This includes outpatients, inpatients, elective and emergency Orthopaedic Surgery, including participation in Trauma lists. In addition, the Staff Specialist Orthopaedics provides professional leadership within the specialty area of Orthopaedics and provides training, education and supervision to junior medical staff and other health care members as part of a multidisciplinary team.

About you

Knowledge of current medical practices and issues, and evidence of an appropriate level of expertise in the skills of the discipline of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Demonstrated ability to review, analyse and evaluate patient care for the identification of appropriate treatment and investigations.
Well-developed communication skills (written, oral and interpersonal skills) with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff and hospital clients from a variety of backgrounds.
A personal commitment to the maintenance of high standards in the clinical care to patients and proven ability to react promptly to emergency or urgent situations impacting upon patient care.
Ability to practice medicine in a cross-cultural environment.
A subspecialist interest in paediatric or upper limb surgery will be highly regarded.

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.
Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

About West Moreton Health

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
Professional development
Salary sacrificing options
Wellness programs
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.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

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