Obstetrician/Gyneacologist

Consultant/Specialist O&G - Public (Government) hospital Queensland Australia - full time permanent role day working 80 hours per fortnight to commence as soon as practical. The Health Service is seeking interest from suitably qualified applicants for a Specialist –Obstetric & Gyneacology vacancy. The Hospital has recently undergone a 400 million dollar redevelopment, and the principal teaching hospital for the University School of Medicine. The Hospital provides most specialist medical services for the region. Hours/Period of Appointment Notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant. Duties 1.Provide specialist diagnosis, treatment and care for inpatients and outpatients. Has prime medico-legal responsibility for care provided to allocated patients. 2.Arrange onward referral of patients for medical services not available locally and to liaise with specialist colleagues as necessary for the care of hospital patients. 3.Participate in an out-of-hours on call roster with other specialists if required and provide consultative services to other specialist units. 4.Supervise and teach junior medical staff and medical students attached to the clinical unit and participate in the undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programs of the hospital. 5.Ensure that clinical records maintained on patients of the unit are timely, accurate and comprehensive and ensure good communication regarding patient care with referring units and community practitioners. 6.Actively participate in and contribute to the organizations Quality& Safety and Work Health & Safety processes, including in the development and implementation of safety systems, improvement initiatives and related training. 7.The incumbent can expect to be allocated duties, not specifically mentioned in this document, that are within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from persons occupying positions at this classification level.