Senior Medical Education Officer

Role Details

Identify the educational needs of medical staff in PGY 1 and PGY2 in accordance with Prevocational Medical Accreditation Queensland (PMAQ) accreditation standards, the Medical Practitioners Registration Act 2001 and the National Framework for Prevocational Medical Training
In conjunction with the Directors of Clinical Training (DCT), Paediatric Education (DPE) and the Principal Medical Education Officer develop, implement and evaluate the Junior Doctor Education and Training Programs, orientation and other medical education programs and activities within the facility consistent with adult learning principles, accreditation standards and National Framework for Prevocational Medical Training
Ensure that the management of pre-vocational doctors in the facility is consistent with approved accreditation standards and the National Framework for Prevocational Medical Training
Identify the educational needs of prevocational and vocational doctors and develop, trial and evaluate educational resource material for Junior Doctor education and training programs
Develop and conduct education training programs for supervisors of junior doctors including clinical teacher in-service activities including collaborating with universities and or other key stakeholders to educate and train clinical supervisors of prevocational doctors
Develop and facilitate the application of an assessment framework that ensures valid methods of effective performance assessment in a manner consistent with National guidelines
Develop and implement resources to improve supervision and assessment processes
Collaborate with the Directors of Clinical Training (DCT), Paediatric Education (DPE) and the Principal Medical Education Officer regarding the appropriate management of junior doctor issues and the development and monitoring of plans to address issues of performance and clinical competence
Assist term supervisors to facilitate the provision of effective formative feedback to junior doctors in relation to their performance
Provide advocacy and support to prevocational and vocational doctors with performance issues or problems in relation to their clinical unit rotation or stage of training
Monitor and undertake report preparation of clinical unit evaluations ensuring compliance with accreditation standards

About Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS)

Children's Health Queensland is a recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, teaching and research, delivering a full range of clinical services and training, tertiary and quaternary care and health promotion programs to children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales.

Our interprofessional workforce of more than 5,000 people deliver responsive, integrated and internationally recognised person-centred care through a network of services and facilities, including the Queensland Children's Hospital, Jacaranda Place, Ellen Barron Family Centre, our Child and Youth Community Health Service, our Child and Youth Mental Health Service, and other statewide services and programs including specialist outreach and telehealth services.

Inclusion and diversity

To encourage inclusive practices in recruitment, we are committed to increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce and building inclusive cultures that respect and promote human rights and Workforce Diversity and Inclusion. CHQ is an equal opportunity employer.

Some of the great benefits of working at CHQ HSS

If you're looking for a rewarding career, and you're excited to contribute to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, come and join the team at CHQ and enjoy a range of benefits including:

Opportunities for professional growth and development
Competitive renumeration
Annual pay increases
12.75% employer superannuation contribution
17.5% annual leave loading
Salary packaging
Employee wellness and assistance program
Work/life balance, variety, and flexibility

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