Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon
JOB AND PERSON SPECIFICATION
Title of Position: Orthopaedic Trauma
Functional Service:
Surgeon
Classification Code:
Department: Orthopaedic and Trauma
Type of Appointment:
Section: Orthopaedic Unit
[ ] Permanent
Position Number;
[ x ] Contract
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Term: 6/12 – 2 years
] Casual
Job and Person Specification Approval
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CEO or delegate
Preamble
Underpinning SA Health’s Strategic Directions are the agreed values that reflect honesty,
respect and integrity for every individual. These values drive how we conduct our business
and how we behave. We aim to make the values “live”. It is important that we incorporate
the values into our behaviour systems and processes.
SA Health’s “Commitment to Workplace Values” is attached to Job and Person
Specifications. All staff are required to commit to, and uphold, the Workplace Values.
Australia has one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse populations in the world.
Having bi-lingual and bi-cultural employees can enhance SA Health’s ability to negotiate
with, and meet the needs of, the full range of its clients and customers. Such employees
also add to the diversity of the workforce, and give added opportunities to fully capitalise on
difference as a valuable asset in an increasingly competitive environment.
In the provision of clinical services it requires that such services are,
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based on evidence based practice,
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benchmarked for best practice,
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provided within a safety culture,
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provided in a manner that is patient focused.
JOB SPECIFICATION
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Summary of the broad purpose of the position in relation to the organisation's
goals (its expected outcome and how it is achieved).
Responsible for the management of orthopaedic trauma and acute orthopaedic services
 Participate in the provision of safe, best practice, cost effective clinical services to
patients
 Participate in achieving best practice in the design and delivery of clinical services to
patients
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Provide on-site supervision of emergency surgical procedures and management of
trauma
Contribute to teaching / training at undergraduates and postgraduate levels.
Provide services and clinical support at a statewide level including country regions
by agreement
Participate in the development and maintenance of partnerships between
metropolitan and country regions
Undertake collection of data for the evaluation of key performance indicators in
relation to the management of orthopaedic trauma services
Undertake and contribute to research
Reporting/Working Relationships (to whom the person reports, staff for whom
the person is responsible, and other significant connections and working
relationships within the organisation).
Responsible to the Clinical Director / Head of Unit.
Will be required to collaborate closely with other medical specialists in the unit, senior
health professionals of the unit and other health professionals within the institution which
contribute to individual patient management.
Will be required to supervise the clinical practice of allocated trainee medical officers.
Will be required to supervise surgical procedures undertaken by trainee medical officers.
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Special Conditions (such as non-metropolitan location, travel requirements,
frequent overtime, etc.).
A formal process of credentialing will define your scope of clinical practice.
Full time appointment: At least 60% of rostered time will be spent in the management of
orthopaedic trauma or acute orthopaedic conditions, related research or clinical /
educational activity. The remainder may be utilised in the management of elective
orthopaedics in a declared subspecialty area of interest. This elective work may be
conducted at a site other than the RAH / FMC / LMH.
Part time appointment: All rostered time will be spent in the management of orthopaedic
trauma or acute orthopaedic conditions, related research or clinical/educational activity..
Regular participation in the after hours orthopaedic trauma on-call roster is required;
provision of services may be required at other sites across South Australia.
Consideration and negotiation of flexible working arrangements will be required dependant
on the workload demands and requirements for the management of orthopaedic trauma.
Must be prepared to attend relevant meetings and staff development / education activities
when rostered on duty.
Intra state travel may be required.
A formal review of performance/appraisal will be conducted annually in conjunction with the
Director / Head of Unit.
This Job & Person Specification to be reviewed 12 monthly, but will not be limited to this
time frame.
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Statement of Key Outcomes and Associated Activities. (Group into major areas
of responsibility/activity and list in descending order of importance).
Contribute to the provision of safe, best practice clinical services to patients of by:
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Providing specialist medical services to patients. Specific clinical commitments when
rostered on duty are as follows;
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Attend trauma review meetings
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Attend and participate in clinical review and audit meetings
Participate and supervise scheduled orthopaedic trauma lists and emergency
orthopaedic trauma procedures
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Coordinate the management and follow up care of orthopaedic trauma
patients
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Attend and participate in ward rounds, outpatient clinics and related clinical
activities
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Participating in the ‘on-call’ roster on an regular basis relative to other salaried
and visiting orthopaedic specialist.
Providing a specialist opinion on patients referred for consultation.
Ensure the maintenance of appropriate documentation of significant patient
management decisions. This will include but not be limited to the inclusion of clinical
care in patients' medical records, the timely provision of discharge summaries, written
specialist opinions and requested medical reports
Ensure effective communication with care providers including GP’s to promote
continuity of patient care
Contribute to the achievement of best practice in the design and delivery of services
to patients by:
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Participate in administrative activities associated with the provision of clinical services.
Specific administrative commitments are;
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Attendance at department and unit meetings
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Attendance at other committee meetings as membership and representation
required
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Assist the Director / Head of Unit to plan and organise the delivery of clinical
services.
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Foster the development of community networks
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Compliance with all administrative and clinical procedures and policies
established within the unit
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Contribute to the development of hospital-wide policies and procedures
Contribute to activities that ensure the safety and quality of clinical services and
demonstrate a commitment to continuous service improvement by:
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Initiate and support clinical improvement activities. This will involve evaluation of
clinical processes and service outcomes, including patient safety, identifying possible
areas for improvement and implementing the required changes.
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Contribute to the development, implementation and adherence to clinical guidelines
and protocols
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Participate in data collection for bench marking and measurement of key performance
indicators
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Responsibility for the analysis of key performance indicators, including those which
have been developed to measure outcomes in relation to the implementation of the
Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeons
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Support appropriate audit activities
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Participate in AOA / College-based programs directed towards maintaining the highest
standards of professional care
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Maintain an awareness of risk in the clinical environment and actively supporting and
contributing to risk management initiatives
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Report sentinel events, potential medical negligence claims and adverse patient
incidents
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Participate and support appropriate peer review, performance development / review
including own
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Provide appropriate support, direction to undergraduate students, trainee medical
officers, visiting fellows and postgraduate students by:
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Provide appropriate direction, supervision and assignment to Fellows, Registrars,
Resident Medical Officers and Interns, thereby ensuring the appropriate management
for patients and their families
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Support educational and performance development needs of trainee medical officers
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Contribute to education and training programs for all staff at both undergraduate and
postgraduate level
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Act as a role model and mentor for staff
Demonstrate a commitment to the provision of a multidisciplinary approach to
clinical care by:
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Provide clinical leadership to facilitate and support a collaborative team approach to
the provision of clinical services
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Participate in relevant multidisciplinary meetings
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Maintain responsiveness to the expectations and requirements of both clinical and
non clinical colleagues
Contribute to a patient focused approach in the provision of clinical services by:
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Adhere to and support practices that ensure patients' rights are respected
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Ensure that patient’s are supported to exercise their rights and responsibilities and
they are provided with adequate information on which to base their decisions
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Investigate and address patient complaints in a positive, constructive manner
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Maximise the participation of consumers in planning and evaluating services
Provide academic leadership and contribute to advances in knowledge in the
specialty by:
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Undertake original research, publication and presentation of research findings to
national and international scientific meeting
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Collaborate where appropriate with other research groups
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Facilitate and support research by other members of the Department
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Take responsibility for the education of medical students
Contribute to the provision of a safe, healthy and equitable work environment by:
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Report staff accidents, incidents, near misses and hazards
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Compliance with reasonable instructions or procedures aimed at protecting the health
and safety of themselves and others
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Assume responsibility and accountability as detailed in occupational health, safety
and injury management policies and procedures for protection of own and others
health safety in the work environment
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Maintain knowledge and adherence to the principles and standards of equal
employment opportunity legislation which ensures all employees in the workplace are
treated in a fair and equitable manner, free from discrimination, bullying and
harassment
Contribute to the efficient management of financial and material resources by:
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Using facilities, equipment and supplies in the most cost efficient manner
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Contributing to case mix management by ensuring that appropriate practices are in
place to ensure the timely coding of required data
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Contribute to the safeguard of confidential information and intellectual property of
the Hospital by:
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Adhering to the hospital and SA Health’s policy on confidentiality of patient
information and privacy.
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Adhering to the hospital policy on information technology security.
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Adhering to the hospital’s policy on intellectual property.
Acknowledged
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Occupant
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PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
Qualification of Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (Orthopaedics)
Satisfies requirements to be registered by the Medical Board of South Australia as a
specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery
PERSONAL ABILITIES/APTITUDE/SKILLS:
Well developed communication skills with the ability to communicate with a wide range of
colleagues and other professionals.
Appropriate time management skills, including problem solving and the capacity to work
under pressure and meet deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to motivate and work within a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrated commitment to teaching and quality improvement activities.
Demonstrated ability to be adaptable to change.
Demonstrated professional integrity.
EXPERIENCE:
Experience in the provision of orthopaedic trauma services within the local and regional
referral network.
Demonstrated high standard of clinical practice in orthopaedic trauma and any subspecialty
area of interest falling within your defined scope of clinical practice.
Demonstrated surgical competence in managing orthopaedic trauma and any subspecialty
area of interest falling within your defined scope of clinical practice.
Experience in quality improvement activities.
Demonstrated capability in research and clinical trials.
KNOWLEDGE:
Sound knowledge of the field of orthopaedics.
Understanding of research principles and statistical analysis.
Understanding of quality improvement principles.
Understanding of the rights and responsibilities of patients and their families.
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Knowledge of Public Sector management aims, personnel management standards and
employee conduct standards, in particular Equal Opportunity and Occupational, Health,
Safety and Welfare.
Understanding of the Australian healthcare system at federal, regional, state and local
levels.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
AO training in fracture treatment
PERSONAL ABILITIES/APTITUDE/SKILLS:
Understanding of needs of specialised patient groups
EXPERIENCE:
Experience in working in a Level 1 Trauma Centre.
Experience in referral process of trauma cases to a Level 1 Trauma Centre.
Record of publication of research and presentations.
Experience at a senior level of professional practice.
Experience in teaching at an undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Experience in management activities.
Experience in research initiatives.
KNOWLEDGE:
Understanding of budgetary requirements affecting the Health System.
Understanding of the casemix funding model.
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COMMITMENT TO WORKPLACE VALUES
SA Health’s values have an influence on the people we employ
Every organisation has values that govern the way people are treated and the way decisions are made.
SA Health’s Strategic Plan identifies the values that guide our behaviours. These behaviours apply to
all employees and govern the way people in the organisation are treated, the way decisions are made
and how we provide our services.
The values behaviours that reflect honesty, respect and integrity from every individual. These
values are used in day to day communication and interaction between all employees and are linked to
the DHS Strategic Plan (2002 – 2005), the whole of government Code of Conduct, Performance
Development, Job and Person Specifications and SA Health’s Employment Conditions.
SA Health’s Organisational Values are:
Honesty
We show honesty by speaking truthfully, within the boundaries of confidentiality. This is shown in our dealings
within SA Health and with our consumers and partners by: saying what we mean and meaning what we say, keeping
our promises, telling the truth tactfully, providing honest feedback and answers and admitting to mistakes.
Respect
We show respect by speaking and acting with courtesy. We treat others with dignity and use culturally appropriate
ways of communicating. This is shown in our dealings within SA Health and with our consumers and partners by:
treating everyone fairly, communicating so people can understand, listening to others, and seeking and providing
feedback.
Integrity
We show integrity by honouring our values and the rules of SA Health, our government and nation. This is shown in
our dealings within SA Health and with our consumers and partners by: doing the right thing, abiding by the values,
standing up for what we believe in, and taking responsibility for our mistakes.
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I ___________________________________ have the ability and commitment to behave
consistently with the stated values of SA Health.
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“The right people with the right skills in the right place at the right time”
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