MERCY HEALTH
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Fellow – Maternal Fetal Medicine
Core Mercy Values:
Compassion, Hospitality, Respect, Innovation, Stewardship, Teamwork
Position title:
Fellow in Maternal Fetal Medicine
Employee name:
Entity/Mercy Health:
Business Unit/Department:
Mercy Hospital for Women (MHW)
Date:
May 2013
Position reports to:
Head, Department of Perinatal
Medicine
Positions reporting
to this one:
Communicates with:
None
Position Purpose:
The position as Fellow in Maternal Fetal Medicine is a 12 month appointment. The position is accredited
by the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) for
training in the subspecialty of Maternal Fetal Medicine.
Qualifications:
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MBBS or equivalent;
Advanced trainee in obstetrics and gynaecology
Accepted to subspecialty training program (CMFM) with RANZCOG
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Mandatory Organisational Competencies
Personal Competencies
Job Competencies
 Orientation
Communication/interpersonal skills
Relevant professional registration
 Diversity
Teamwork/Collaboration
 Fire and Emergency Procedures
Customer focused
Good knowledge, understanding and
commitment to the mission, vision and values of
the Sisters of Mercy
Knowledge of contemporary clinical issues
 Work Health & Safety
Adaptability/flexibility
 Infection Control
A practical common approach to
problem solving & trouble shooting
Knowledge of funding in public health care
facilities
Judgement/problem solving
Appropriate delegation of authority and
responsibility
Computer literate
Key Result Areas
Mercy Health Values
 Demonstrates and upholds
the Values and Mission of
Mercy Health.
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 Ensure the provision and
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Standard Measures
Be compassionate and provide
support to staff and customers
Consistently shows respect and
values each person’s dignity
Seeks opportunities to be
innovative for improvement
Communicates openly and
honestly as an effective team
member.
Organisation successfully
Key Activities
 Values of Mercy Health are incorporated into daily work
practices for all staff.
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 To be aware of and adhere to the philosophy of the Hospital as
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Key Result Areas
implementation of quality
clinical care.
Standard Measures
accredited by AHCS
Key Activities
set out in the Mission Statement and to follow the approved
Clinical Guidelines
 Have due regard for the reputation and interests of the Hospital
at all times.
 Exercise due professional care in the management of patients
who may be allotted to him/her within the limits of his/her own
competence and experience.
 Undertake such duties as the Head, Perinatal Medicine may
determine either by roster or from time to time as occasion may
demand.
The Fellow in Maternal Fetal Medicine will be expected to:
 Supervise and manage inpatients under the care of the Unit in
conjunction with the consultant in charge.
 Ensure that ward rounds are undertaken each day for all
inpatients under the care of the Unit.
 Supervise junior medical staff working in the Perinatal Maternal
and Fetal Clinics
 Attend all Perinatal outpatient clinics as rostered; on occasion
this may involve Maternal Fetal Medicine clinics at The
Northern Hospital or Royal Women’s Hospital.
 Attend ultrasound sessions as rostered.
 Participate in the Labour Ward roster
 Provide clinical support to the Pregnancy Day Assessment
Service as required
 Ensure that all new patients referred to the Unit are discussed
appropriately with the management team.
 Ensure that treatment related information is conveyed to
referring doctors and other relevant health professionals in a
timely manner.
 Be available after hours for urgent consultations or review of
patients of the Unit as required
 Ensure that the Unit clinical audit data is up to date and
accurate.
 Participate in Unit audit and education session
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Key Result Areas
Standard Measures
Key Activities
 Develop a relevant research project in conjunction with the
consultant members of the Perinatal Unit, and participate in
departmental research
The Fellow in Maternal Fetal Medicine will:
 Learn advanced skills in the management of complex obstetric
medicine patients necessary to function as an independent
specialist in Maternal Fetal Medicine
 Become competent in obstetric diagnostic and procedural
ultrasound, and fetal surveillance necessary to function as an
independent specialist in Maternal Fetal Medicine
 Become competent in the investigation, diagnosis and
management of women with pregnancies complicated by fetal
abnormalities, requiring fetal therapy or at high risk of perinatal
complications or genetic disorders
 Develop a clear understanding of the relevant maternal and
fetal physiology necessary to function as an independent
specialist in Maternal Fetal Medicine
 Develop a comprehensive knowledge of the subspecialty as
outlined in the subspecialty handbook of the RANZCOG.
 Have regular feedback about performance as outlined in the
RANZCOG subspecialty training manual.
 Provide teaching and training of other medical (undergraduate
and postgraduate), midwifery and ultrasound staff.
 To participate in multidisciplinary education meetings as
required within and outside own hospital
 Ensure effective lines of
communication are
maintained.
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 Well informed patients & staff
working in a harmonious
environment
 Evidence of a culture with open
and transparent communication
 Demand all staff to behave in accordance with Mercy Health
values at all times & resolve conflict as required.
 Demonstrates supportive behaviours for colleagues
 Promotes a pro-active approach to communication
 Attends hospital forums and unit/department meetings as
required
 Establishes effective and appropriate patterns of
communication with patients, families, colleagues and
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Key Result Areas
Standard Measures
Key Activities
 Ensures responsibility of own
professional development
 Clinical and theoretical
knowledge is up to date
 Professional representation of
the medical profession & MHW
management
 Initiates and maintains accurate documentation
 Completion of the appropriate Admission, Operation and
Outpatient records to the standard required by the Australian
Council on Hospital Standards.
 Accurate completion of discharge summaries and coding
sheets.
 To advise the Head, Perinatal Medicine as early as possible
when unable to attend to rostered duties because of sickness,
accident or other event or if it is necessary to leave the hospital
during a period of duty.
 Inform the Head, Perinatal Medicine as soon as possible
regarding: any incidents that occur of a medico-legal nature,
any complaints received from patients or relatives, any
problems in regard to the provision of services and equipment
for the care of patients.
 Obtain permission of the Head, Perinatal Medicine if it is
necessary to leave the hospital during a period of duty.
 Any other duties as will be laid down from time to time by the
Head, Perinatal Medicine.
 Make such reports and issue such certificates as are necessary
by the nature of the appointment.
 Maintain a proper record of symptoms, examinations and
treatment of all patients allotted. Complete departmental
request forms for diagnostic purposes in accordance with
departmental and hospital regulation.
 Participate in research programmes undertaken by the
Perinatal unit.
 Co-operate with and participation in educational activities and
programmes within the Perinatal department
 Takes reasonable care to
protect the health and safety
of themselves, fellow staff and
others in the workplace.
 Reports hazards, near misses
and injuries immediately
 Uses personal protective
equipment
 Comply with risk management
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Complete incident reports
Elect and support health and safety representatives
Contribute to risk assessments
Participate in training and meetings regarding safety
Employees ensure own protection against vaccine preventable
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Key Result Areas
Employee’s Signature:
Standard Measures
policies and procedures and
instruction
 Attend all safety meetings and
training sessions
Key Activities
diseases
Date:
Print Name:
Line Manager Signature:
Date:
Print Name:
Previous Review Date:
Updated Date:
May 2013
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