Intern Recruitment
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) – TABLE OF CONTENTS
Note: all applicants are encouraged to contact each individual internship hospital should they have site specific questions about any information contained herein.
CORE TERMS ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
TERMS for PGY2 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
ACCREDITED TRAINING POSITIONS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 3
ROTATIONS .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
RURAL/COUNTRY RELIEVING ............................................................................................................................................................................... 3
REMOTE CALL ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
WARD CALL ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS...................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
SUPPORT for INTERNS ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
WORKLOAD and OVERTIME .................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
NIGHT DUTY ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
LEAVE ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
LEAVE in ADVANCE ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
HECS/HELP .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
RELOCATION ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
ACCOMMODATION .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
PART-TIME or JOB-SHARE ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
LATE START............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
SWAPPING or TRANSFERS .................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
INTERN: CONSULTANT RATIO ............................................................................................................................................................................... 7
FACILITY BENEFITS ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
CAR PARKING .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
LIFESTYLE OFFER .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
OTHER DETAILS ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
CONTACTS ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Caboolture Hospital Frequently Asked Questions
CORE TERMS
What core and elective terms does your facility offer PGY1?
Queensland Health terms has five terms for 2017 – four terms of 10 weeks and one term of 12 weeks, unless otherwise specified.
Compulsory Terms:
Emergency Medicine
General Medicine
Surgery – General Surgery
Non-compulsory Terms (all of 10 - 12 weeks):
O&G
Paediatrics
Mental Health
Anaesthetics
Additional Information:
You will be asked your term preferences prior to commencement. All requests are considered but not guaranteed. Non-compulsory terms will be negotiated with the Medical Workforce Unit
TERMS for PGY2
What terms does your facility offer PGY2?
Queensland Health terms has five terms for 2017 – four terms of 10 weeks and one term of 12 weeks, unless otherwise specified.
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Emergency Medicine
Medicine
Surgery
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Paediatrics
Mental Health
Anaesthetics
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ACCREDITED TRAINING POSITIONS
What accredited training positions does your facility offer?
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Anaesthesia
Emergency Medicine
General Surgery
General Medicine
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Paediatrics
Psychiatry
Medical Administration
ROTATIONS
Will there be opportunities to do term rotations at another facility? If yes, which facility/facilities will the rotation(s) be to?
No
RURAL/COUNTRY RELIEVING
Is rural/country relieving part of PGY1?
No
REMOTE CALL
Does your facility require remote call? If yes, what are the conditions?
No, we have a “Long Day Shift” each day which incorporates your normal hours plus overtime till 20:30 pm each day. All junior staff are allocated “Long Day Shifts” throughout the terms.
WARD CALL
Does your facility require ward call? If yes, what are the conditions?
Yes, approximately 2 weeks per 10 week rotation will be required in either evening ward call or night ward call depending on the rotation. Interns also undertake weekend surgical and medical
ward call which consists of approximately one weekend shift per 2-3 weekends in a standard 10 week roster. In all instances, interns are well supported by the registrar on duty.
You will receive shadowing prior to being rostered to ward call.
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EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
Does your facility provide educational sessions? If yes, what type of educational sessions and how often would they occur?
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Full week intern orientation prior to starting including ALSi, practical skills and shadowing with another two weeks ongoing orientation during working hours.
Weekly Intern only education including practical skills and ward call scenarios.
Weekly education program including journal clubs, RMO Education, Grand Rounds, unit education and tutorials
2 part time MEOs (1.3FTE) and two part-time DCT’s on site.
2 hours of protected education per week
SUPPORT for INTERNS
What type of support does your facility provide for Interns?
The Medical Education Unit provides:
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Week long and extended Orientation program on commencement
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Formal RMO education program – Every Friday lunchtime, pager-free.
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Formal Intern only education session – every Tuesday, pager-free
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A strong educational and training ethos
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Accredited in all training programs
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On-going personal and professional support for all junior doctors from MEOs and DCTs
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Informal support from registrars and consultants committed to providing quality supervision
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RMO meetings twice per rotation with face-to-face discussion with Director of Medical Services.
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New Education simulation centre
Medical Workforce: Access to and support from:
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Administration Officer – Medical Rosters – Interns/JHO/SHO
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Medical Education Administration Officer
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Medical Appointments Officer
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Medical Workforce Coordinator
WORKLOAD and OVERTIME
What is the average workload per week for each core and elective term? Is overtime required? If yes, will this be paid?
Core Terms:
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Medicine: 38 hours + approximately 5+/- hours overtime per week
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Surgery: 38 hours + approximately 5+/- hours overtime per week
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Emergency Medicine: 38 + approximately 2+/- hours overtime per week
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Obstetrics & Gynaecology: 38 hours + approximately 5+/- hours overtime per week
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Mental Health: 38 hours + occasional overtime per week
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Paediatrics: 38hrs per week + approximately 2+/- hours overtime per week
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NIGHT DUTY
Does your facility require night duty? If yes, what are the conditions?
Night duty is required in the Emergency Medicine rotation. In ED, interns are only rostered to night duty after an orientation to day and evening shifts. Interns in ED are rostered on with a PGY 2
or PGY 3 and 2 registrars i.e. total of 4 staff rostered on overnight with consultant on call. Interns are also rostered to night duty in the Surgical and Medicine rotations with support from the
Surgical and/or Medicine Registrar rostered on overnight with consultant on call.
LEAVE
Am I able to take leave any time during the year or will I have to be part of a leave roster?
A maximum of 5 weeks per year Annual Leave can be taken subject to the following conditions:
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Annual Leave will not be granted during core rotations of Emergency, Medicine and Surgery.
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Annual Leave may be taken during elective terms in any combination from 1 to 5 week blocks. This is normally allocated during your rotating in Mental Health.
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We encourage interns to apply for leave early in the year to ensure time off during the year whilst also meeting core term requirements.
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You will be encouraged to finalise your annual leave requests with Medical Workforce during your Orientation period.
LEAVE in ADVANCE
Do I need to negotiate my leave in advance?
Who do I need to negotiate leave with and when do I need to do this by?
It is best to plan your annual leave as early as possible. Where possible you will be encouraged to finalise your annual leave requests with Medical Workforce during your Orientation period.
HECS/HELP
Does your facility qualify for the HECS/HELP Reimbursement Scheme?
No
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RELOCATION
Does your facility provide financial assistance with relocation?
This is considered on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Director of Medical Services and Executive Director
ACCOMMODATION
Does your facility provide accommodation or financial assistance with accommodation?
We offer a maximum of up to two weeks accommodation to assist whilst sourcing your own accommodation if required.
PART-TIME or JOB-SHARE
Is part time or job share an option your facility can accommodate?
Possible, dependant on the circumstance – to be negotiated.
LATE START
Is Late Start an option your facility can accommodate?
Possible, dependant on the circumstance – to be negotiated.
SWAPPING or TRANSFERS
Does your hospital consider swapping or transfer requests?
If yes, what are the terms and conditions associated with a swap or transfer?
Swapping or transfer requests will be considered on a case by case basis.
INTERN: CONSULTANT RATIO
What is your average intern: consultant ratio?
Ratio will vary depending on the unit between 1:1 and 1:3
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FACILITY BENEFITS
What other services (e.g.: library, gym, swimming pool, close to shopping centres and public transport etc) does your facility offer?
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Small, friendly supportive hospital where you get to know everyone and become part of a team
Close to public transport including train
Excellent clinical supervision
Senior staff that are happy to educate and train junior staff
Plenty of hands on experience for interns - “see a lot, do a lot”
Exposure to diverse pathology
24 hour internet access, free
24 hour Library access
Photocopying/faxing facilities
Doctors lounge area – with computers, Nintendo Wii, massage chairs etc.
Two formal lunchtime medical education sessions a week
New Skills Development Centre on site
Ability to perform many clinical procedures under supervision
Proactive Clinician Teaching and support
CAR PARKING
What parking arrangements can your facility offer?
Free on-site parking and 24hr secure car park for shift workers.
LIFESTYLE OFFER
What sort of lifestyle can your location offer?
The Caboolture region is one of the fastest growing areas in Queensland with a current population of 156,000. Caboolture is approximately 43 kilometres from the heart of Brisbane and is
serviced by a dual carriageway arterial road (against the traffic). Electric trains provide a speedy commuter service into Brisbane City. The golden beaches of the Sunshine Coast are 30 minutes
away by car.
Redcliffe and Bribie Island are both approximately 30 minutes away by car, each situated on Moreton Bay with ample scope for swimming, fishing and boating. Usual sporting activities are also
available, e.g. squash, tennis etc. The surfing beaches of the Sunshine Coast, as well as the City of Brisbane, are both within easy travelling distance by road or train. Linked by fast electric
trains, and situated halfway between Brisbane and Nambour on the Sunshine Coast, Caboolture combines the many pleasures of living and working in an attractive coastal area.
The Hospital is 5 minutes by car from the main shopping centre and there is a new smaller shopping centre across the road from the hospital with shops, eateries, coffee shops and gym.
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OTHER DETAILS
Is there any additional information you would like to provide that we haven’t covered previously?
Caboolture Hospital has a strong emphasis on medical education and support within a “Patient and Family Centred Care” hospital environment.
CONTACTS
Who do I contact for further information?
Karen Bassett
Medical Workforce Co-Ordinator
Phone: +61 7 5433 8876
Fax: +61 7 5433 8122
Email: MWU-Coordinator@health.qld.gov.au
Roxanne Machen
Medical Education & Research Officer
Phone: +61 7 5316 5992
Fax: +61 & 5433 8122
Email: Roxanne.machen@health.qld.gov.au
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