About the role

In accordance with the Metro North Health values, as outlined below, the role of the Specialist Emergency Medicine Consultant is to provide high quality, cost efficient and effective clinical and non-clinical services to directly or indirectly benefit the patients/clients of Metro North Health Service.

In addition to the key accountabilities listed below, the role of Specialist Emergency Medicine Consultant is to provide such services as may be reasonably directed by your line manager as outlined on the Organisational Chart, including any intra-department portfolios allocated from time to time.

About you

• Ongoing General (and/or a relevant Specialist) registration* with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Medical Practitioner which is supported by
  • A medical degree from a registered tertiary institution acceptable by AHPRA for registration in Australia.
  • For Specialists: Fellowship or membership of the appropriate College or Association within Australia as recognised by the Australian Medical Council (AMC) for the maintenance of Specialist Registration.
  • Non-specialists may be considered where it is not possible to recruit Specialists. Applications may be accepted from non-specialist SMOs who are on a pathway to specialist registration.
• A Paediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) qualification and / or experience would be an advantage.
• All such Qualifications should be submitted to AHPRA for inclusion on their website in which case, this will provide evidence of qualification. Copies of the required information must also be provided in sufficient time to enable the awarding of Scope of Clinical Practice (SoCP) prior to the commencement date.
• The successful applicant must hold and maintain appropriate Scope of Clinical Practice (SoCP) relevant to the role, awarded by a Metro North Health Credentialing and SoCP delegate.
  • Information presented for this application may be presented to the Credentialing and SoCP Committee.
  • All appointments are subject to maintenance of SoCP.
  • SoCP is further limited by the Clinical Services Capability Framework (CSCF) for the facilities in which clinical work is to be undertaken.
  • This process must be completed prior to commencement.
• Declaration of outside practice: Given the extensive nature of the duties for this position, it is incumbent on the Service to understand exactly what other duties you may have. As such, notification of all other medical officer engagements is required, whether as an employee, contractor or business owner, including nature of engagement, location, working times and duration.

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. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers ( https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers )

Job ad reference number: RD560058
Close date: 20/05/24

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED