About the role

The Colorectal Unit performs a large volume of tertiary level colorectal surgery.  On average, each Fellow is involved with 350 – 400 major colorectal cases.  The unit has a strong reputation for laparoscopic colorectal surgery and has run a regular International Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery Training Fellowship since 2001.  The Colorectal unit has published extensively on laparoscopic colorectal surgery and continues a strong research interest in inflammatory bowel disease and functional surgery. The Colorectal unit is instrumental in clinical trials and Prof Andrew Stevenson is the lead author for the recently published ALaCaRT trial and a principal investigator in the preceding ALCAS trial. Professor David Clark heads the Brisbane Colorectal Research Unit and overseas over 50 research projects and higher degree supervision. Research endeavours encompass most aspects of colorectal disease from drain fluid studies to predict anastomotic leak, precision medicine and the development of patient specific organoids to microbiome studies in inflammatory bowel disease.

About you

You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following values within the context of the “Key Accountabilities”. The ideal applicant will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Respect – demonstrates interpersonal savvy, manages conflict appropriately, communicates effectively and balances the needs of all stakeholders with utmost respect to all people at all times.
• Teamwork – collaborates effectively, develops talent, values differences and builds effective teams to bring about best use of resources to deliver healthcare services.
• Compassion – is patient / client focussed, demonstrates self-awareness and the effects of behaviour on others, deals with or manages ambiguity and complexity, demonstrates resilience in the delivery of patient services or support in the delivery of services to patients.
• High Performance – cultivates innovation, is action oriented, drives results and supports Metro North Health's vision and purpose to exceed expectations of our patients and stakeholders.
• Integrity – demonstrates sound decision quality, ensures accountability, demonstrates courage in the face of adversity and works effectively / manages complexity to ensure work output and decisions are ethical and invariably of a high standard.
• Provide leadership to clinical and service improvement activities and initiate, encourage and participate in extensive, evaluation and innovative treatment and care aimed at achieving demonstrable improvements in service outcomes.
• Interest and experience in teaching trainees and students.
• Interest and experience in research.
• Demonstrated ability to actively participate in a working environment supporting quality human resource management practices including employment equity, anti-discrimination, occupational health and safety, and ethical behaviour.
• Experience in Colorectal Surgery at a tertiary level.

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: RBH560056
Close date: 01/07/2024

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