Staff Specialist - Palliative Care

Brisbane, QLD
Permanent
Part-time

3 hours ago

Provide Specialist Palliative Medicine medical services to inpatients and outpatients at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital and Metro North Health Service through Internal Medicine Services. This position provides a consultation-liaison service for all clinical inpatient units, ambulatory clinics as requested and dedicated specialist outpatient clinics at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital and throughout the Metro North health district.Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Part-time
Occupational group Health - Medical
Classification L18-L24
Workplace Location Brisbane - North
Job ad reference QLD/RBH659071
Closing date 19-Sep-2025
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration Refer to role description
Contact person Alison Kearney
Contact details (07) 3646 6138
Access theAbout the roleTemporary part time opportunity to provide Specialist Palliative Medicine medical services to inpatients and outpatients at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (RBWH) and Metro North Health Service (MNHHS) through Internal Medicine Services. This position provides a consultation-liaison service for all clinical inpatient units, ambulatory clinics as requested and dedicated specialist outpatient clinics at Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital and throughout the Metro North health district.About youOur ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

The appointee will be required to provide clinical services to the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital and will provide Palliative Medicine/Supportive Care services to the RBWH and Metro North.
Provide specialist clinical services by consultation/liaison to inpatients.
Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching of students of the University of Queensland.
Initiate, supervise and foster clinical research activities within the hospital and in Metro North.

Health EquityIt is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.Benefits when working for us

Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here:Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTEDFurther informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.Application KitApplication KitApplication KitRole Description

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