Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS) is a recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, teaching and research. With a dedicated team of more than 4,500 people, our point of difference is in the way we provide care to children, young people and their families every day. This is through our steadfast commitment to providing patient and family-centred care at every level of our service and our continuous drive for service and operational excellence.

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Are you passionate about outcomes for children and young people across Queensland?

We're committed to providing life-changing healthcare for children and young people for a healthier tomorrow.

About the Queensland Children's Hospital 

The Queensland Children's Hospital (QCH) (formerly The Lady Cilento Children's Hospital), which opened on 29 November 2014, is Australia's largest and most advanced paediatric facility. Located in South Brisbane, the 359-bed hospital features more than 80,000 square meters of facilities spread across 12 levels.

As Queensland's single specialist paediatric facility, Children's Health Queensland's (CHQ) at the QCH is the hub of a dedicated network of paediatric services available at other Brisbane and Queensland hospitals. Expanding on CHQ's state-wide remit, the QCH also supports regional hospitals through telemedicine and outreach services. This means children and young people can access the services they need as close to home as possible.

The hospital precinct includes the Centre for Children's Health Research, the Children's Hospital Foundation, Ronald McDonald House South Brisbane (opened in 2016) and a new Adolescent Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal Service building.

Your Opportunity:

The position of Paediatric Advanced Trainee in the role of Simulation Fellow will:  

• Deliver medical services through participation in clinical duties at Fellow level and in accordance with the policies and practices of the Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service.
• This position is accredited for 12 months training with the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine (6 months Paediatric Emergency Medicine and 6 months special skills in simulation). Royal Australasian College of Physician undertaking this 12 month post with clinical placement in the paediatric emergency department will be credited with 9 months of training in paediatric emergency medicine 
• Demonstrate commitment to evidence based practice, research and quality improvement activities, including undertaking clinical audits and clinical risk management activities.
• Assist in the professional development of junior medical staff and the training of medical and allied health students.

What CHQ HHS can offer

Apart from contributing to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, you will also benefit from a competitive remuneration package and a working environment which embraces professional development, builds capabilities and supports staff to maximise their health and wellbeing. Additional benefits include:

• Up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Salary packaging
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work/life balance, variety and flexibility

You can find out more about why it's so great to work at CHQ HHS here.

Some roles within Queensland Health are designated as ‘Vaccination Preventable Disease (VPD) risk roles'. A VPD risk role is a role in which the incumbent may be exposed to the risk of acquisition and/or transmission of a VPD. Please refer to the attached Role Description for more information and what requirements may exist.

Further information

Applicants are encouraged to apply online; Please review the Role Description for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position

Documents

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

• 309428_RD_SToRK Fellow (PDF, 558KB) 
  
  
  Information Package (PDF, 1.39MB)