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 l Have clinical privileges in geriatric medicine including admitting rights and undertake geriatric medicine inpatient care at Liverpool Hospital l 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. l Ensure detailed patient treatment plans are in place to support the timely management of patients. l 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. l Provide a consultant service as required for patients of other senior medical staff. l Participate in the on-call roster for your department as required. l Provide care to non-inpatients attending department ambulatory clinics as required. l Be an active participant in the clinical activities in your Department. l Adapt clinical practice in accordance with contemporary evidence based best practice. l Preparedness to participate in the provision of health services at an Area level, if credentialed. l Participate in the on-call roster for your department as required. l Participate in rosters for out of hours Emergency Department admissions and Departmental on call and relief as appropriate l Provide geriatric medicine care to non-inpatients attending department ambulatory clinics as required. l Participate in clinical rotations within the department of aged care including orthogeriatric care. l Provide an inpatient geriatric medicine consultant service as required for patients of other senior medical staff at Liverpool hospital. l Undertake community aged care consultations in the Fairfield and Liverpool sectors l Support the Liverpool/Fairfield ACAT in domiciliary assessments l Work closely with multidisciplinary teams in aged Care to improve medical care for Aged Care patients l Liaise and consult with GPs and other health professional l Participate in hospital community interface development, and planning, policy and procedure development, as required l Be an active participant in the clinical activities in your Department. l Adapt clinical practice in accordance with contemporary evidence based best practice. 2. Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement l Comply with SWSLHD and facility clinical governance policies and programs. Key Accountabilities : l Participate in the facility quality improvement program. l Ensure effective clinical handover processes in accordance with facility and SWSLHD guidelines. l Participate in the facility and / or SWSLHD clinical governance requirements for ongoing maintenance of professional competence and clinical performance l 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 l 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. l Contribute to the education and training of other clinical staff as required by your Department Head. l 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. l 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 l 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 l Participate in the SWSLHD Performance Management and Development Program. l Demonstrate clinical competency within the clinical privileges granted by theSWSLHD Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee. 6. Other Duties l Attend, participate and support administrative meetings as required by the Department Head or Director of Medical Services. l Abide by the SWSLHD Code of Conduct. l 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 l Provide leadership in Health Services Research l Provide leadership in Area and Sector Aged Care Services development l Pursue health services research grants l Providing clinical care. l 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 : l Teaching and supervision of junior medical staff. l l Communication : l l l l l 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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