Purpose of the role

The Advanced Laparoscopy O&G Registrar position at Logan Hospital is intended as an opportunity to gain experience and skills in Advanced Gynaecology and Laparoscopy, and provide support and skills for the important transition from senior registrar to consultant.

This role would include an opportunity to complete the Advanced Laparoscopic and Hysteroscopic ATM.

Over the course of the appointment, rostering includes:

An opportunity to complete the Advanced Laparoscopic and Hysteroscopic ATM including a dedicated 6 month period:

o    Pre-operative assessment, diagnosis and planning for patients undergoing laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery which is facilitated during GOPD clinics with your training supervisors

o    Performance of advanced hysteroscopy procedures including exposure to office hysteroscopy

o    Training and mentoring for progression to level 3 and 4 laparoscopic procedures with consultant supervision

o    Includes a combined colorectal list for severe endometriosis approximately once per month

Participation on the Consultant/senior staff roster (if 6th year) for 3 months, including:

o    Experience as 1st on-call (Consultant 2nd on Call) in senior after hours roster

o    Running operating lists and clinics (with appropriate senior support)

o    Primary operator experience and ability to teach training registrars

o    Exposure to specialist and some focused subspecialist clinical activities

A three month period of senior birth suite after hours in a busy obstetric unit with a high risk cohort of patients

Support progression with other advanced training requirements including:

o    General Obstetrics Advanced Training Module

o    General Gynaecology and Colposcopy ATMs

Academic development, Administration and Leadership

Your key responsibilities

Fulfil the accountabilities and responsibilities of this role in accordance with Metro South’s purpose and objectives, as outlined below.

Administration and Leadership

o    Participation as appropriate in departmental Consultant meetings and policy development for the unit

o    Participation in the training and assessment of Core trainees (and of RMOs, if appropriate)

o    May include involvement in audit/junior staff rostering or education roster lead

o    Organisation and performance of education activities for medical students, resident MOs and registrars

General Responsibilities

o    Provision of high-quality medical care to obstetric and gynaecological patients

o    Responsible for the management of patients admitted to the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Unit, under the supervision and guidance of the Unit’s Duty Consultant, and for ensuring that the Consultant is kept informed of any significant changes in the condition of any patient which could result in an adverse outcome.

o    Ensure comprehensive, legible, accurate and concise medical records are maintained for the patients for whom they are responsible.

o    Ensure that each patient in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Unit has an appropriate admission documented which contains a provisional diagnosis and management plan and the ability to manage a busy labour ward.

o    Assess any patient referred to the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Unit by the Emergency Department or another inpatient unit and to bring the referral to the Duty Consultant’s attention so a specialist opinion may be given.

o    Interview, examine, carry out procedures according to level of training and arrange appropriate investigations and treatment of medical patients, and to ensure any such actions are properly documented.

o    Undertake clinical duties in an outpatient setting, as required by and under the supervision of the Unit Consultant.

o    Provide guidance to junior house staff and liaise with nursing/midwifery staff and allied health professionals as clinically appropriate.

o    Work rostered shifts at the direction of the Director Obstetrics and Gynaecology or Senior Medical Staff, ensuring availability as rostered or that in the event of illness, notice has been provided in time to arrange suitable cover. Rostering may involve overtime, evening/night shifts, weekends and public holidays.

o    Participate in and attend clinical meetings, educational activities and clinical audits

o    Maintain an interest in self-development and education.

o    Commit to patient safety and quality in the delivery of health care by actively participating in safety and quality practices.

o    Be able to perform core birth suite and gynaecology skills independently with on call consultant on site and remote after hours.

o    This position reports to the Director of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. No direct budget responsibilities.

o    Ensure patients and other staff are treated fairly and with mutual respect and understanding, regardless of cultural, religious, ethnic and linguistic backgrounds.

o    Follow defined service quality standards, occupational health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.

o    Perform duties as determined by the Service;

o    Perform any other duties directed by the Service which are within their scope of practice and for which they are registered in the State;

o    Perform other provisions related to the duties of the Medical Officer as agreed by the parties;

o    Implement and support clinical models of care and patient safety initiatives as required;

o    Support alternative revenue sources and maximise funding for the delivery of service (where appropriate);

o    Participate in an annual performance review;

o    Lead and manage staff by fostering and committing to patient safety and quality in the delivery of health care by maintaining and evaluating safety and quality practices and initiatives.

o    All relevant health professionals, who in the course of their duties formulate a reasonable suspicion that a child or youth has been abused or neglected in their home/community environment, have a legislative and a duty of care obligation to immediately report such concerns to Child Safety Services, Department of Communities.

Mandatory qualifications, professional registration and other requirements

MBBS (or equivalent), registered as a Medical Practitioner with the Medical Board of Australia.

Will be undertaking Fellowship training with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists at an Advanced Trainee level.

Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership (if applicable) with the appropriate registration authority or association. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager prior to commencement of clinical duties.