Staff Specialist Palliative Care Medicine (Locum) INFORMATION PACK CONTENTS: Selection Criteria (please address in a cover letter) & How To Apply Context and Scope HammondCare s Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action (our core values) 1. Selection Criteria Please briefly address each criterion individually in a cover letter bullet points or short paragraphs are OK 1. Commitment to engage and align with HammondCare s Christian Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action. 2. Registered (or registerable) as a Specialist Medical Practitioner in Palliative Care Medicine in Australia (AHPRA) 3. FRACP or FAChPM or equivalent Consultant qualification, or approaching completion of the same 4. Credentialed experience in multidisciplinary specialist practice in inpatient, day hospital, consultative, clinic and community settings 5. Demonstrated sound, effective communication skills 6. Demonstrated ability to work in a team 7. Organisational ability, both personal organisation and ability to supervise 8. Willingness to participate in teaching and research projects 9. Current Driver s Licence 10. Research Qualification (useful, by no means essential) Additional Information to be provided with Application (information treated in the strictest confidence) 1. Do you have any medical condition/illness, which would prevent or hinder you from performing the work you have applied for? If YES, please give details (including dates). 2. Were you born in Australia? If NO, please give details of your citizenship, permanent residency or working visa (include copy of relevant documentation). 3. Applicants for positions designated as Category A will be required to obtain required vaccinations prior to commencing employment. How to Apply Please send your resume and a covering letter addressing the above selection criteria to: Dr Sarah Thompson Medical Director, Neringah and Northern Beaches Palliative Care Services 4-12 Neringah Ave South, Wahroonga NSW 2076 Or email your application and cover letter to: sthompson@hammond.com.au
2. Context and Scope HammondCare is an independent Christian charity that exists to improve quality of life for people in need. We specialise in aged and dementia care, palliative care, rehabilitation, mental health services for older people, and other related health and aged care services. HammondCare seeks to embed evidence based best practice in its services and we provide these services through home care, subacute hospitals and residential aged care. Bringing these health, hospital and aged care services together, HammondCare has been able to develop innovative, flexible care models designed to serve people with complex health or aged care needs, regardless of their circumstances. HammondCare works to provide its staff with support, career development opportunities, education, responsibility and recognition, work/life balance, and satisfying roles. Summary of the Role The role of Locum Staff Specialist Palliative Care works within the Mission and Mission in Action of HammondCare to ensure that the Palliative Care service at Greenwich and Neringah Hospitals and in the northern Sydney community functions in a way that aligns with the Mission, Vision and Missionin-Action of HammondCare, to ensure that the medical and other care provided to Palliative Care patients is of high quality. The essence of this role: Provide demonstrably high quality specialist Palliative Care services for inpatients, outpatients and community services. To maintain personal professional competence in Palliative Care; To work within healthcare teams and with other senior medical staff in a cooperative and collegiate way, evidencing the Mission, Motivation and Mission In Action of HammondCare Undertake teaching of medical students and trainee doctors, and undertake research in Palliative Care as opportunities present 3. Key responsibilities Responsibilities Capability Outcomes 1.0 Clinical and related activities To provide medical care, in co-operation with other members of the clinical team, and ensure that the clinical care of patients admitted under, or allocated to, the Specialist s care accords with Service policy in force from time to time and within the clinical privileges granted; To ensure best-practice clinical care is provided to patients admitted to the Palliative Care Service, in both hospitaladmitted and ambulatory care environments, specifically in provision of Mission in Action Providing Leadership Delivers results Adapting Approaches Models and embodies the Mission, Motivation and Mission-in-Action of HammondCare Sets high standards of performance for own and other s work, seeking constant improvement of quality care Provides and responds to feedback and has positive working relationships Empowers others to develop their skills.
Responsibilities Capability Outcomes regular consultant services to external units as appropriate; To support the development of contemporary and evidence-based Palliative Care specialist services that conform with and meet the KPIs and terms and conditions of HammondCare s Service Level Agreements with NS-LHD for provision of certain Palliative Care services; To attend meetings relevant to Palliative Care services, as requested for the NS- LHD services network and provide liaison Consultant Palliative Care services in NS-LHD facilities at appropriate hospitals; To mentor the professional development of junior colleagues in Palliative Care Medicine To participate in the teaching of undergraduate medical students and support the training of postgraduate staff in areas relevant to Palliative Care. To be included in the relevant on-call Palliative Care Service rosters; To support planning, priority setting and implementation of service delivery. To orientate and supervise junior medical staff engaged in hospital Palliative Care Services; To serve on relevant Hospital or Service or District committees; To maintain the required level of personal professional development; 2.0 Clinical Privileges Consistent with the usual practice within the defined scope of Palliative Care in a Public Hospital in NSW. 3.0 Admission and Visiting Rights The Specialist may admit under his/her care, or have allocated for such care, patients who have been accepted within the admission policy of the Service and with Others Participates in College and District committees Builds collaborative relationships within HammondCare Health and Hospitals (HCHH) and HammondCare Follows through on tasks to completion Manages competing demands and implements plans to ensure work is completed Enhances Unit s reputation with key service providers and local health district palliative care services Introduces evidence based treatment regimens and enhances quality of life for palliative care patients Participates in discussions at each clinical services meeting and develops an action plan with team members to ensure KPI S are met. Proactively teaches undergraduate medical students and postgraduate staff in areas relevant to palliative care medical services. Provides quality specialist medical practice with positive consumer feedback, from patients and families/carers Minimal errors or complaints Patients admitted for care are within described scope of practice of case types for admission Regular ward rounds and on-call duties are undertaken
Responsibilities Capability Outcomes within the clinical privileges of the Specialist. The Specialist is required to ensure that his/her attendance at a Palliative Care Unit considers ward routine and patient needs. 4.0 Medical Staff Council The Specialist is a member of the Medical Staff Council of HammondCare (North) 5.0 Patient Records The Specialist will ensure that records for his/her patients are maintained, in terms of quality, time-lines and content, consistent with all HammondCare/Service policies and NSW Ministry of Health Policy Directives, especially in relation to clinical record keeping and specialist outcomes measures. 6.0 Quality Management To participate in development and maintenance of quality plans for the Delivers results Actively supports Medical Staff Council to progress the development of quality medical care locally and in HCHH generally. Promotes quality initiatives and research undertaken within the service to Clinical Council Works effectively with other members of the senior medical staff Timely & accurate medical record entries are demonstrated upon medical record audit Supervises JMO staff in reviewing patients and completing their records; Records of patients under his/her care are accurate Works with team members and promotes accurate documentation in medical record Ensures 100% legal documentation is completed within prescribed time frame. Develops with team members the inclusion of appropriate Clinical Indicators in medical record for inpatient services and community team Reviews documentation audits, develops action plan to address deficits, implements learning initiatives for team members Ensures clinical benchmarking data for their patients is collected on a regular basis;
Responsibilities Capability Outcomes development of palliative care services, with development, measurement and refinement of appropriate KPIs; To participate in departmental and interdepartmental Quality Management projects and reviews; To participate in development of policies and procedures as they relate to areas of services. 7.0 Professional Development To attend and promote professional seminars, conferences and educational programmes; To maintain satisfactory level of personal professional development to ensure continuing medical specialist registration. 8.0 Other To comply with the policy directives and procedures of HammondCare. Providing leadership Delivers results Clinical data is benchmarked and reviewed with respect to Palliative Care in similarsized hospitals Assists review of QM data for the Palliative Care service, including data for falls, errors and readmissions, transfers to acute care that are not planned, etc and discusses QM results at Clinical Services meeting QM data for incidents is maintained at or below agreed threshold levels Annual certificate of CPD completion Maintenance of specialist AHPRA registration Manages the task ensuring continuing personal development program both within HammondCare and with the respective Learned College. Participates in and promotes professional seminars Certification of attendance of mandatory training No intentional WH&S breaches and acts in accordance with WHS requirements and TCB guidelines
Capabilities for the Role Work Stream B Capability Description Behavioural Indicators Work Stream B Mission in Action Live the Mission Providing Leadership Working Effectively with Others Delivering Results Adapting Approaches Align with HammondCare culture and values, and shape the culture by demonstrating the Mission in action Serving Others and Working Together. Leads self and others by seeking feedback and taking responsibility for personal and professional development. Empower others to develop the six capabilities to meet HammondCare s future directions. Serves people with passion, working together to focus on the needs of those we serve. Is deliberate about communication, to engage others and achieve outcomes. Proactively partners and collaborates across teams and portfolios. self-awareness and motivation, and helps others develop greater self-awareness. Performs the requirements of the role well and ensures role expectations and objectives are met. Solves problems effectively, ensuring that issues are fully understood. Manages performance and evaluates outcomes. Follows HammondCare s mission and applies evidence based practice to the way you work. Adapts to changing circumstances and performs role effectively in an environment of ambiguity and complexity. Embraces innovation by recognising situations or conditions where change is needed and influences others to improve. a strong understanding of the HC Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action and ensures that judgements, decisions and actions are aligned. Recognises and rewards aligned behaviour and challenges behaviour that contravenes organisational values. Serves as a role model that other people want to follow. Communicates and explains information clearly, can present and educate on areas of expertise in order to influence others. Commits to continuous professional development of self and team. Facilitates the improved performance of others by providing advice and guidance. Develops and empowers people to facilitate the successful achievement of goals. Develops direction and clarifies priorities for the palliative care team. Motivates oneself. Ensures the primary focus is on the needs of the people we serve. Seeks to see things from their point of view. Relates well, acts professionally and facilitates teamwork. Ensures productive outcomes are achieved. Is self-aware and leads others to develop self-awareness by recognising aligned/ unaligned actions and behaviour. Fosters a climate of trust and respect and supports team members. Adjusts own interpersonal style to meet the needs of others and changing situations. Achieves day-to-day responsibilities and meets expectations. Recognises the activities needed and the skills of team members to achieve planned outcomes. Holds others accountable for results. Uses skills and knowledge to problem solve and makes effective decisions ensuring that issues are fully understood; options are explored and others are consulted. Delivers a higher standard of service by applying current evidence based practice and HammondCare Mission for your role. Keeps abreast of best practice in the Industry. Sets standards for others to apply best practice and improves HC policies and procedures. Safeguards and maintains the organisation s financial, physical and intellectual assets within scope of role. Monitors compliance with organisational controls and supports employees who report compliance issues. Implements sound approaches to manage complexity and change in their work. Looks for ways to improve and innovate and recognises when change is needed. Influences others on the need for change and develops plans to effect change. Facilitates openness to new ideas and different ways of thinking about work. Proactively asks questions and clarifies issues to enable changed practice and processes.
5. HammondCare s Motivation, Mission and Mission in Action