What you'll be doing
1. The primary purpose of the position is to provide quality care to patients in a complex clinical environment.
2. Medical Officers will work under an appropriate level of supervision according to their level of competence to evaluate, diagnose, treat and provide consultation to patients of all ages presenting in any condition and will work in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings.
3. You may be required to work at the different facilities and locations with the NSW public health system as part of Central Coast Local Health District which includes Gosford, Wyong, Woy Woy and Long Jetty Hospitals.
4. The Unaccredited Orthopaedic Trainee position is under the Division of Anaesthesia, Surgery and Intensive Care and provides high level care to orthopaedic inpatients and outpatients consulted by orthopaedic surgeons. The unaccredited trainee provides high level management of complex orthopaedic problems and provides clinical leadership while the consultant surgeons are not immediately available. The unaccredited trainee will be directed by the Consultant Surgeons and in turn will direct and, if necessary, assist the Intern/RMO on their team to complete all pre and post-surgical care, including assessments, diagnostics, documentation, arrangement of patient discharge process and communication to provide optimal care. Provide effective medical services to patients under supervision, while developing expertise in medical practice, in a complex clinical environment in inpatients and outpatient areas in the public health organisation.
5. Responsibilities include: Taking leadership role in coordinating the admission, management and discharge planning of patients seen in or admitted to his/her Unit within the public health organisation, and ensuring that the admission and plans are documented in the medical record. The day-to-day assessment and management of the patients in his/her Unit, communicating with them and their family the nature of their condition and its treatment. Communicating and coordinating care with their team, arranging consultation with other staff when appropriate, then arranging discharge and liaising with local medical officers and other community based care modalities. All decisions concerning the patient(s) in consultation with their immediate supervisor and team. Participation in the afterhours and relief roster
6. MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category
7. Completion of at least two postgraduate years working as a medical officer with demonstrated competence in Orthopaedics and experience in operating theatre and a demonstrated commitment to a career in Orthopaedics.
8. Demonstrates ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills (at the required level of competency) and judgment and expertise.
9. Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, including providing leadership and direction to ensure appropriate management of patients.
10. Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgment and expertise, with demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
11. Demonstrated time management, problem solving skills and excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and computer skills, with minimum of 30 words per minute. Along with evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to self education.
12. Demonstrated understanding of how the District is Caring for the Coast and how this role would contribute.