Aktuelle Jobs im Zusammenhang mit Clinical Director - Brisbane City - Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS)

Monday, 20 May 2024

About the company

The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) is a not for profit, membership-based organisation leading the way in surgical performance, professionalism and patient care in Australia and New Zealand.

With service to our members at the forefront of our business, we support ongoing learning and development for our surgical workforce of more than 7,000 surgeons and 1,300 surgical trainees and Specialist International Medical Graduates.

RACS is on an exciting journey to transform the way our members engage with us by making improvements across many aspects of the College - from learning and development to technology and governance. We are focusing on collaboration and innovation to better serve our members and to enhance the contribution of surgeons to the community.

About the role

The Queensland and Northern Territory Audits of Surgical Mortality (QASM & NTASM) review all deaths associated with surgical care. The review process identifies areas of clinical management which can be improved. QASM and NTASM are funded by Queensland Health and NT Health and are programs of RACS in collaboration with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (RANZCOG), and the Anaesthetists (NT only).

The role involves being Chair of the QASM Committee and supporting the NTASM Chair as a member of the NTASM Committee. Both Committees meets 2 times a year and oversee the projects, to support the running and success of the audit programs. A key aspect of the role is to lead QASM and NTASM in the upcoming redevelopment of the national program (ANZASM). ANZASM is a collaborative arrangement between RACS and fully funded by the jurisdictions to guide developments in line with the Australian Safety and Quality Commission framework for clinical quality registries (CQRs).

The current Clinical Director, Dr John North FRACS is retiring from this role. You will support QASM and NTASM, providing project oversight, and considerable input and direction for the redevelopment of processes and outputs. The Clinical Director also actively supports the engagement of health services/hospitals and surgeons to participate and fully comply with the programs. A close liaison with Queensland Health and NT Health, and other relevant stakeholder groups is also a key part of this role.

A demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, with excellent organisational and time management skills are required, as are superior verbal, and written communication skills. The role requires working in a team of administration and researcher staff. The ability to review data analytics and statistical processes for the interpretation and communication of meaningful outcomes is also required.

The currently position requires approximately 10.5 hour each week. Remuneration will be at the appropriate senior specialist level.

Enquiries can be directed to Professor Guy Maddern, Chair, ANZASM, ANZASM.RACS@surgeons.org.

Skills and experience

Experience

• Demonstrated experience in CQRs with a clear understanding of the Australian Safety and Quality Commission framework and its reporting requirements
• Demonstrated experience in quality improvement and/or evaluation including working within a Qualified Privilege program or a clear understanding of the constraints of Qualified Privilege
• Demonstrated experience in liaising and negotiating with a wide range of professional stakeholders, including government jurisdictions at all levels, both internally and externally to the organisation
• Understanding of regulatory requirements of clinical audits and registries
• Experience in a medical administration role

Qualifications
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
• Current medical registration, without conditions, undertakings and reprimands

Skills
Demonstrated ability in the following areas:
• Development of quality improvement systems relating to health services
• Ability to review data analytics and statistical processes for the interpretation and communication of meaningful outcomes
• Previous exposure to regulatory requirements of clinical audits and registries
• Ability to undertake a review of processes
• Substantial ability to analyse and streamline processes through a quality improvement approach
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Well-developed negotiation skills
in line with the Australian Safety and Quality Commission framework for clinical quality registries (CQRs).

At our organisation, we are proud to have a positive impact on improving health outcomes in the community. Our people are especially important to us, we treat everyone fairly and are mindful of our colleagues and their wellbeing. Working at RACS, you will thrive in our environment where we recognise that we are all one team. Our employees are at their best when they have balance in their lives, so by joining our team you will have:

• flexibility to combine working from home with time spent in the office
• RACS Professional Development Framework (Grow at RACS)
• access to a wellbeing app
• additional, gifted leave at the end of the year
• access to online learning portal THRIVE with a catalogue of 89,000+ courses
• access to an Employee Assistance Program which includes counselling for personal and work-related issues, support for family members, legal support, career development and planning, nutrition & lifestyle advice as well as financial counselling

We genuinely care about our employees’ health and wellbeing and encourage our people to bring their whole selves to work.

How to apply?

To apply for this role please submit your application by clicking on the “Apply Now’ button to submit a cover letter, resume and answer the outlined selection criteria.

Please note we will be reviewing applications as they come in.

Enquiries can be directed to careers@surgeons.org however, applications emailed to this address will not be accepted.