Information for prospective Resident Medical OfficersCentral Queensland Hospital and Health Service

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Who we areCentral Queensland Hospital and Health Service operates as an individual statutory body, overseen by a local Hospital and Health Board. The health service’s performance results rank it among the best performing public health organisations in Queensland. The health service provides health care to the Central Queensland catchment area of approximately 250,000 people, with an estimated growth rate of 1.5% in the next five years, and more than 3,500 dedicated staff delivering quality health care.

Rotation opportunitiesRotations are available in Emergency Medicine, Intensive Care, Anaesthetics, Cardiology, General Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, Oncology, Palliative Care, Rehabilitation Medicine, Renal Medicine, Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology (including 6 month Diploma opportunities), General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Urology, and Psychiatry.

Banana Shire Council

Central Highlands Regional Council

Springsure

Rolleston

Woorabinda

Emerald

Capella

Blackwater

Gladstone Regional CouncilWoorabinda

Aboriginal Shire Council

Marlborough

Moura

Theodore

Taroom

Biloela

Wide Bay Burnett region

Darling Downs region

Central West region

Mackay, Isaac Whitsunday region

Bundaberg

MundubberaGayndah

Wandoan

InjuneAugathella

South West Region

Clermont

MoranbahBelyando

Mount Morgan

Yeppoon

Saint Lawrence

Gladstone

Agnes WaterMiriam Vale

Livingstone Shire Council

Rockhampton Regional Council

Rockhampton

Tieri

Gemfields

Baralaba

Cracow

CQHHS Services

Other locations

CQHHS Service Area

Contact us: Phone: 07 4920 6489 Email: CQHHS_JMORecruit@health.qld.gov.au MEU_Rockhampton@health.qld.gov.au

Hospitals: Multi-Purpose Health Services: Outpatient clinics:Biloela HospitalCapricorn Coast HospitalEmerald HospitalGladstone HospitalMoura HospitalRockhampton Hospital

BaralabaBlackwaterMount MorganSpringsureTheodoreWoorabinda

Boyne ValleyCapellaGemfieldsTieri

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Information for prospective Resident Medical OfficersCentral Queensland Hospital and Health Service

Rockhampton Hospital facilitiesClinical service profile

• A 24 hour Emergency Department• Surgical Units: General Surgery, Orthopaedics,

Ophthalmology, ENT, Urology and Endoscopy – providing day surgery and general surgery services

• Intensive Care Services and Anaesthesia Services• Maternity and Paediatric services including antenatal• General Medical Services including Renal and Coronary

Care Units, Palliative Care, Chemotherapy, Haematology and Radiation Oncology

• Geriatric and Rehabilitation Medicine

• Psychiatric Services• Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service• Outpatient Departments for non-urgent conditions

supported by qualified nursing staff• An Acute Care Ward for inpatient services• Radiology services including: X-ray, CT scan, Ultrasound,

MRI and Interventional Radiology (IR)• Pharmacy services• Pathology services• Hospital in the Home

Gladstone Hospital facilitiesClinical service profile

• A 24 hour Emergency Department• Outpatient Departments for non-urgent conditions

supported by qualified nursing staff• General medicine and surgery, , (including day surgery)• Basic Orthopaedic• Hospital in the Home• Clinical measurements (holter monitoring and stress tests)• Obstetrics and gynaecology• High dependency unit and coronary care

• Anaesthetic clinic• Palliative care• Medical imaging including on-site CT scanner• Pharmacy services• Pathology services• Paediatrics• Satellite renal dialysis• Chemotherapy

Available positionsThese numbers are subject to change, and applicants should always discuss employment opportunities with your preferred hospitals before submitting your application.

Registrars• Anaesthesia, including 1 PFY• Emergency Medicine• Emergency Medicine Ultrasound• Intensive Care• General Medicine• Obstetrics and Gynaecology

• Paediatrics• Psychiatry• Rehabilitation Medicine• General Surgery• Nephrology

Principal House Officers• Anaesthesia• Cardiology• Emergency Medicine• ENT• Intensive Care• General Medicine• Generalist (Capricorn Coast)• Geriatric Medicine• Obstetrics and Gynaecology

• Oncology• Orthopaedics• Paediatrics• Palliative Care (including Diploma opportunities)• Psychiatry• General Surgery• Urology• Ophthalmology

Junior and Senior House Officers• Anaesthesia• Cardiology• Emergency Medicine• Intensive Care• General Medicine• Geriatrics• Obstetrics and Gynaecology (including 6 month Diploma

opportunities)• Orthopaedics

• Oncology• Paediatrics• Palliative Care• Psychiatry• Rehabilitation Medicine• Renal• General Surgery• Urology• Ophthalmology

The health service will have available for PGY3 (SHO) level candidates some 6 month rotation opportunitiesin most disciplines excluding Intensive Care and Anaesthetics.

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2020 Merit system for Resident Medical OfficersThe following is the scoring system for Resident Medical Officers applying to Central Queensland Health and Hospital Service in 2020 for the year 2021.

Demographics (Total 10 points)Based on the background of the applicant, this selection is meant to have minor weighting compared to the interview. Each of the following lines is ranked from highest to lowest scoring.

• Citizenship/Permanent resident/Visa (3,2,1)• General registration (3)

• Current CQ Health employee - YES/NO (2,0)

InterviewStructured interview based around four scenarios, each of which matches a category. The interview panel consists of the Director of Clinical Training (DCT) or a Senior Medical Officer (SMO) and a Medical Education Officer. Volunteers for this process will be sought by the Principal Medical Education Officer. The interview will be in person, or via video conferencing. The areas for assessment are professionalism and self-care, continued professional development, crisis management and clinical knowledge. Each scenario has model answers and interviewers will grade against this. Below are examples of the criteria assessed (A-D) and a guide to the type of knowledge that gains merit. Where scenarios are involved, each resident will only complete one. The aim of the system is to encourage the development of qualities our health service deem valuable.

Examples of the interview structure are below:

A. Professionalism and Self Care• Knowledge of mandatory reporting for

unacceptable behaviour• How to escalate concerns regarding bullying and

harassment at work• Knowledge of policies and procedures, how to

access, types, compliance attitudes

• Activities outside work – evidence of work/life balance, team engagement

• Knowledge of burnout, fatigue and methods of seeking assistance

• Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of self-care

B. Continuing Professional Development• Current with mandatory training requirements• Extra courses completed during training (EMST/

CRISP, etc)

• Departmental presentations/Research• Student teaching

C. Clinical/Crisis Management Scenario• MET calls• Ward call scenarios

• Aggressive patient

D. Clinical Care Pathway Scenario • Chest pain• Fluid balance• Paediatrics

• Imaging• Blood gas

Information for prospective Resident Medical OfficersCentral Queensland Hospital and Health Service

Contact us: Phone: 07 4920 6489 Email: CQHHS_JMORecruit@health.qld.gov.au MEU_Rockhampton@health.qld.gov.au

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Community and lifestyleRockhamptonVisit the Rockhampton region website to find out about life in Rockhampton www.myrockhampton.com.au

CQ Health Junior Doctor Recruitment Video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0VLpzOuFS8M

GladstoneVisit the Gladstone region website to find out about life in Gladstone www.gladstoneregion.info

Central Highlands (Emerald)Visit the Central Highlands Region Queensland to find out about life in Emerald centralhighlands.com.au

We are attentive to individual needs and circumstanceCare We are consistently true, act diligently

and lead by exampleIntegrityWe will behave with courtesy, dignity and fairness in all we doRespect We will always do the best we can

all of the timeCommitment

Living our values

Our strategy to deliver Great Care for Central Queenslanders, improve health, and shape the future of healthcare across our region.

Destination

Great Care for Central Queenslanders

Our Destination 2030: Great Care for Central Queenslanders strategy will shape the future of healthcare across our region, and support our aim for Central Queenslanders to be amongst the healthiest in the world. Find out more visit online www.health.qld.gov.au/cq/destination-2030

Great People, Great Place to Work

Great staff working in great teams with a culture of supporting and investing in our people’s future

Information for prospective Resident Medical OfficersCentral Queensland Hospital and Health Service

Contact us: Phone: 07 4920 6489 Email: CQHHS_JMORecruit@health.qld.gov.au MEU_Rockhampton@health.qld.gov.au