About the role

Temporary opportunity to provide clinical expertise and leadership within the CF multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality, evidence-based, holistic care to people with cystic fibrosis. Within the thoracic medicine program, the thoracic physician will provide clinical expertise in the diagnosis and comprehensive treatment in both the inpatient and outpatient setting of common respiratory conditions, including bronchiectasis, respiratory infections, asthma, COPD and interstitial lung disease. It is expected that there will be involvement in research projects, in the professional development of registrars and junior medical staff and in the education of medical students. The Thoracic Physician will be expected to participate in the administration of daily clinical activity.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• The Thoracic Physician will be recognised as having specialised knowledge in the fields of Cystic Fibrosis and Thoracic Medicine.
• Support a multidisciplinary team involved in the delivery of clinical activities in the field of Cystic Fibrosis.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient care within Cystic Fibrosis and Core Thoracic Medicine
• Participate in Multidisciplinary Meeting for the care of people with Cystic Fibrosis.

Health Equity

It 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.

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: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

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 ACCEPTED