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POSITION DESCRIPTION
Reference Number : 199562
Recruitment Type
VMO / VDO Recruitment
Position Number :
244545
Position Title :
Staff Specialist Geriatrician - Temp F/T
Cost Centre :
Cost Centre
Code
LV - GERIATRICS/REHAB 489963
Organisation unit :
South Western Sydney Local Health District
Location :
Liverpool
Facility :
Liverpool Hospital
Award
Classification :
Staff Specialists (State) Award-Staff Specialist
Registration/
Licence
Requirements :
Medical Practitioner
Vaccination
Category :
A
%
100
Employment Screening Check
National Criminal
Record Check :
No
Working With
Children
Yes
Background Check :
Working With Aged
Care Check :
Yes
Responsible To :
Head of Department - Director of Aged Care and Rehabilitation Medicine
Liverpool/Fairfield (Rinaldo Gonzales);
Director of Medica Services
Responsible For :
Junior medical staff when acting as a supervisor
Provide clinical management and treatment of patients in a SWSLHD facility under your
care. This care will be provided within the scope of practice granted by the SWSLHD
Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee. To actively participate in all of
the activities required to provide efficient and effective medical care for the Aged Care
Purpose Of Position : patients within the Liverpool/ Fairfield LGAs with a focus on acute and continuity of care
at Liverpool Health service. Duties include clinical service delivery, administrative
duties, quality and clinical governance activities and the provision of education. There
is an opportunity to pursue research interests.
1. Clinical
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Have clinical privileges in geriatric medicine including admitting rights and undertake geriatric
medicine inpatient care at Liverpool Hospital
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Provide clinical management and treatment of patients in a SWSLHD facility under your care,
within the scope of practice granted by the SWSLHD Medical and Dental Appointments
Advisory Committee.
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Ensure detailed patient treatment plans are in place to support the timely management of
patients.
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Ensure a high standard of clinical record documentation is maintained. This includes the
completion of the patient’s clinical records (including medication charts / orders) to reflect
clinical decisions and the keeping of appropriate databases up-to-date.
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Provide a consultant service as required for patients of other senior medical staff.
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Participate in the on-call roster for your department as required.
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Provide care to non-inpatients attending department ambulatory clinics as required.
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Be an active participant in the clinical activities in your Department.
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Adapt clinical practice in accordance with contemporary evidence based best practice.
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Preparedness to participate in the provision of health services at an Area level, if credentialed.
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Participate in the on-call roster for your department as required.
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Participate in rosters for out of hours Emergency Department admissions and Departmental on
call and relief as appropriate
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Provide geriatric medicine care to non-inpatients attending department ambulatory clinics as
required.
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Participate in clinical rotations within the department of aged care including orthogeriatric care.
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Provide an inpatient geriatric medicine consultant service as required for patients of other senior
medical staff at Liverpool hospital.
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Undertake community aged care consultations in the Fairfield and Liverpool sectors
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Support the Liverpool/Fairfield ACAT in domiciliary assessments
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Work closely with multidisciplinary teams in aged Care to improve medical care for Aged Care
patients
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Liaise and consult with GPs and other health professional
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Participate in hospital community interface development, and planning, policy and procedure
development, as required
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Be an active participant in the clinical activities in your Department.
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Adapt clinical practice in accordance with contemporary evidence based best practice.
2. Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement
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Comply with SWSLHD and facility clinical governance policies and programs.
Key
Accountabilities :
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Participate in the facility quality improvement program.
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Ensure effective clinical handover processes in accordance with facility and SWSLHD
guidelines.
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Participate in the facility and / or SWSLHD clinical governance requirements for ongoing
maintenance of professional competence and clinical performance
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Participation in peer review and other personal development activities consistent with the
relevant specialist medical college requirements to maintain professional standards.
3. Education and Training
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Participation in teaching and training at all levels of undergraduate and postgraduate medical
education where required by your Head of Department or Clinical Director in accordance with
the requirements of the NSW Clinical Education and Training Institute (HETI), SWSLHD and
NSW Health Department policies; and, if applicable, the relevant specialist medical College
vocational training program.
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Contribute to the education and training of other clinical staff as required by your Department
Head.
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Participate in Departmental training programs and any other training courses specified by
facility and/or SWSLHD management that will enhance personal development, skills and
knowledge, and practice requirements.
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Participate in the education of health service staff, patients and carers, and the broader
community in multifactorial syndromes of ageing, medication use and health care for the aged
4. Supervision
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Ensure supervision of junior medical staff (intern to postgraduate Fellow) in accordance with
facility, SWSLHD, HETI, NSW Health Department and relevant specialist medical College
polices and guidelines.
5. Performance Management
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Participate in the SWSLHD Performance Management and Development Program.
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Demonstrate clinical competency within the clinical privileges granted by theSWSLHD Medical
and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee.
6. Other Duties
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Attend, participate and support administrative meetings as required by the Department Head or
Director of Medical Services.
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Abide by the SWSLHD Code of Conduct.
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Ensure familiarity with, and adherence to, all NSW Health Department, SWSLHD and Facility /
Service policies and procedures that are relevant to the performance of the duties specified in
this Position Description.
7. Research and Development
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Provide leadership in Health Services Research
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Provide leadership in Area and Sector Aged Care Services development
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Pursue health services research grants
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Providing clinical care.
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Delivery of medical services within your Department to ensure the Department provides agreed
service delivery and meets relevant performance benchmarks and expenditure and revenue
targets.
Challenges/Problem
Solving :
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Teaching and supervision of junior medical staff.
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Communication :
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Decision Making :
Head of Department.
Other staff, including in particular staff within your department and junior
medical staff under your supervision.
Patients.
Other hospital departments.
Hospital executive.
Participate on relevant committees/working groups as required.
Clinical decisions associated with the management and treatment of the
patients in SWSLHD facilities under your care.
Selection Criteria
Current medical practitioner, registered, or eligible for registration, with the
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and Fellow of the Royal
Australasian College of Physicians and/or other specialist recognition as provided for
under the staff specialist state award.
Demonstrated current clinical practice of a high standard and ability to adapt clinical
practice in accordance with contemporary evidence based best practice
Selection Criteria :
Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk
management
Demonstrated participation in teaching and training at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, including supervision of junior medical staff
Demonstrated commitment to continuing self-education and development, including
evidence of participation in continuing medical education / continuing professional
development
Demonstrated ability to comply with the service objectives of a public health
organisation, including the provision of services to the local community, effective
utilisation of resources, and preparedness to participate in the provision of health
services at an Area level, if credentialed
Preparedness to participate in any on-call service, including on-call rosters already
existing or established, if requested and credentialed
Evidence of ability to work cooperatively with other staff and practitioners and in a
multidisciplinary health care team
Staffing :
Nil
Budget :
Nil
Financial Delegation: Nil
JOB DEMANDS CHECKLIST
Physical Demands
Sitting - remaining in a seated position to perform tasks
Standing - remaining standing without moving about to perform tasks
Walking - Floor type: even / uneven / slippery, indoors / outdoors, slopes
Running - Floor type: even / uneven / slippery, indoors / outdoors, slopes
Bend/Lean Forward from Waist - Forward bending from the waist to perform tasks
Trunk Twisting - Turning from the waist while sitting or standing to perform tasks
Kneeling - remaining in a kneeling posture to perform tasks
Squatting / Crouching - Adopting a squatting or crouching posture to perform tasks
Leg / Foot Movement - Use of leg and / or foot to operate machinery
Climbing (stairs/ladders) - Ascend / descend stairs, ladders, steps
Lifting / Carrying - Light lifting & carrying: 0 - 9 kg
Lifting / Carrying - Moderate lifting & carrying: 10 - 15 kg
Lifting / Carrying - Heavy lifting & carrying: 16kg & above
Reaching - Arms fully extended forward or raised above shoulder
Pushing / Pulling / Restraining - Using force to hold / restrain or move objects
toward or away from the body
Head / Neck Postures - Holding head in a position other than neutral (facing forward)
Hand & Arm Movements - Repetitive movements of hands and arms
Grasping / Fine Manipulation - Gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands
Work At Heights - Using ladders, footstools, scaffolding, or other objects to perform
work
Driving - Operating any motor powered vehicle
Frequency
Frequent
Frequent
Frequent
Occasional
Frequent
Frequent
Frequent
Frequent
Occasional
Frequent
Frequent
Occasional
Occasional
Occasional
Occasional
Frequent
Frequent
Frequent
Infrequent
Infrequent
Sensory Demands
Frequency
Sight - Use of sight is an integral part of work performance e.g. Viewing of X-Rays,
computer screens
Hearing - Use of hearing is an integral part of work performance e.g. Telephone
enquiries
Smell - Use of smell is an integral part of work performance e.g. Working with chemicals
Taste - Use of taste is an integral part of work performance e.g. Food preparation
Touch - Use of touch is an integral part of work performance
Frequent
Frequent
Occasional
Infrequent
Frequent
Psychosocial Demands
Distressed People - e.g. Emergency or grief situations
Aggressive & Uncooperative People - e.g. drug / alcohol, dementia, mental illness
Unpredictable People - e.g. Dementia, mental illness, head injuries
Restraining - involvement in physical containment of patients / clients
Exposure to Distressing Situations - e.g. Child abuse, viewing dead / mutilated
bodies
Frequency
Frequent
Frequent
Frequent
Occasional
Frequent
Environmental Demands
Dust - Exposure to atmospheric dust
Frequency
Occasional
Gases - Working with explosive or flammable gases requiring precautionary measures
Fumes - Exposure to noxious or toxic fumes
Liquids - Working with corrosive, toxic or poisonous liquids or chemicals requiring PPE
Hazardous substances - e.g. Dry chemicals, glues
Noise - Environmental / background noise necessitates people raise their voice to be
heard
Inadequate Lighting - Risk of trips, falls or eyestrain
Sunlight - Risk of sunburn exists from spending more than 10 minutes per day in
sunlight
Extreme Temperatures - Environmental temperatures are less than 15C or more than
35C
Confined Spaces - areas where only one egress (escape route) exists
Slippery or Uneven Surfaces - Greasy or wet floor surfaces, ramps, uneven ground
Inadequate Housekeeping - Obstructions to walkways and work areas cause trips and
falls
Working At Heights - Ladders / stepladders / scaffolding are required to perform tasks
Biological Hazards - e.g. exposure to body fluids, bacteria, infectious diseases
Occasional
Occasional
Occasional
Occasional
Frequent
Frequent
Occasional
Occasional
Occasional
Occasional
Occasional
Infrequent
Frequent
As the incumbent of this position, I confirm I have read the Position Description and Job Demands
Checklist, understand its content and agree to work in accordance with the requirements of the position.
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