Gastroenterology Fellow in Queensland Health at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston

Job details

This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive under Scheme 1 Interstate/ International Candidates (pdf below)

About the role

Fixed term temporary full time opportunity for a Gastroenterology Fellow with an interest in Nutrition, Neuro-Gastroenterology and Inflammatory Bowel Disease to have the opportunity to gain skills that facilitate the transition from advanced trainee to have the opportunity to gain skills that facilitate the transition from advanced trainee to consultant. The fellow manages inpatients and outpatients with complex nutritional needs and plays an important role in all facets of their care, including endoscopy services. The fellow is well supported by other team members and is expected to demonstrate some autonomy in dealing with other professionals involved in the management of patients with perturbations in Nutrition, NGE and IBD.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Management of all facets of care for outpatients and inpatients with complex nutritional needs including parenteral and enteral Nutrition, NMC, IBD and general GE

• Provide expert technical advice/ skills in relation to both central venous access devices and enteral feeding devices inserted either endoscopically or by interventional radiology

• Opportunity to develop skills in Oesophageal Physiological studies (OPS – manometry, pH, Bravo), anorectal Physiology studies (APS) or Intestinal US (IUS)

• Provide diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy including backfill as required.

• Participation at Multi-disciplinary team meetings as part of the care to nutrition patients, those with DGBI, intestinal dysmotility, or with IBD.

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services;  and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

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: Careers | Metro North Health

Job ad reference number: RBH572119 Close date: Wednesday, 18th September 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

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and Workplace inclusion and diversity | For government | Queensland Government

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Application Support (PDF, 860KB)
  Application Kit

• Benefits PDF (smartjobs.qld.gov.au)
  Application Kit

• Medical Practitioner cv-template (Word, 322KB)
  Application Kit - document found below

• Position Description (smartjobs.qld.gov.au)
  Role Description