JOB AND PERSON SPECIFICATION
(MANAGERIAL)
TITLE OF POSITION:
ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT:
CONSULTANT PHYSICIAN
Southern Adelaide Health Service
Classification:
Health Unit:
Division: Southern Respiratory/Allergy Services
Classification Reviewed:
Department / Section:
Position No:
Position Created:
Job and Person Specification Approval
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CEO or Delegate
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Date
JOB SPECIFICATION
1. PREAMBLE
The Southern Adelaide Health Service (Southern Health) was established on 1 July 2004 and
brings together Flinders Medical Centre, Noarlunga Health Services and Drug and Alcohol
Services of SA. The Service also maintains a close affiliation with the Repatriation General
Hospital and other health services in the southern area.
With 330,000 people in the region, a budget of more than $350M and about 4,000 staff, Southern
Health is working towards coordination of services across the region and working cooperatively to
improve the health of the community and to reduce the demand on acute hospital services.
2. SUMMARY OF THE BROAD PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The position will be responsible for inpatient and outpatient care of paediatric cases with
Immunological/Allergic problems within the Southern Health region, recognizing that the 0.1-0.2
FTE role will not include any regular after hours duties and that the care of inpatients will be as
part of a team rather than sole responsibility. The consultant will need to assist with, continuous
quality improvement, teaching and research in Clinical Immunology and Allergy, particularly as it
relates to Respiratory Medicine in Southern Adelaide, as specified by the Director of Allergy, the
Head of Southern Respiratory/Allergy Service and the Head, Division of Medicine, Cardiac &
Critical Care Services. The consultant will comply with the policies and directions of the Dept of
Paediatrics and be sensitive to the needs of that Department.
3. REPORTING/WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Supervisor Reports to:
Services
Director, Division of Medicine, Cardiac & Critical Care
Supervisor’s Position:
Director of Allergy and the Head, Southern Respiratory
Service in negotiation with Clinical Head of Paediatrics,
FMC
Subject Position:
Immunology/Allergy
Consultant Physician in Paediatric Clinical
Directly:
staff
Clinical Immunology & Respiratory Unit trainee medical
Indirectly:
Nursing, clerical and allied health staff of Respiratory
Unit. Trainee medical staff, nursing, clerical and allied
health staff in the Paediatric Unit to the extent that they
share roles in care of Paediatric patients with
Immunological and Allergic disorders.
Performance Appraisal:
The incumbent will be required to participate in a quarterly performance
appraisal. The performance appraisal will be carried out by the
Director, Division of Medicine, Cardiac & Critical Care in conjunction
with other senior Department staff, including Clinical Head of
Paediatrics.
4. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
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Job and Person Specifications are reviewed regularly as part of the ongoing Performance
Development process.
May be required to work within other locations of the Southern Adelaide Health Service.
Some out of hours work may be required.
Support values consistent with the aims of the Region, including honesty, respect and
integrity.
Will be required to undertake a health assessment prior to commencement.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Offender History Check which must be produced
before commencing any clinical duties.
Comply with the Principles of the Code of Fair Information Practice, adopted by the
Department of Health, which regulate the collection, use, disclosure, storage and transfer of
all personal patient/client information within the Department and throughout its funded service
providers.
4. STATEMENT OF KEY OUTCOMES AND ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES
Key Responsibilities:
Contributes to the effective and efficient management of the hospital’s Paediatric and
Adolescent Clinical Immunology/Allergy service, ensuring the provision of professional
high quality medical care by:
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Assisting in the function of the Respiratory Service in accordance with the vision,
mission objectives, by-laws and policies of the Hospital, assist with the implementation
of the Hospital’s Business and Strategic Plans as requested, particularly in the areas
relevant to Paediatric Clinical Immunology/Allergy.
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Effectively promoting and representing the Hospital and its mission to individuals and
groups within the Hospital and the Community, as required.
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Assisting where required with the investigation and prevention of patient incidents and
complaints.
Contribute to processes to improve services and patient care outcomes by:
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Providing a comprehensive immunology/allergy service to inpatients and outpatients
inclusive of procedural investigations and treatments to ensure optimum outcomes.
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Supporting patients and carers in providing clear explanations to aid in the
management of allergic and immunological conditions.
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Supporting a multi-disciplinary collaborative team approach to the case management
of complex patients care
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In collaboration with the allergy/immunology nurses and allied health professionals to
deliver patient education and ongoing support
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Ensuring, where additional medical problems are identified, that referral is made to the
appropriate specialist(s).
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Taking responsibility for monitoring and reviewing the ongoing management and
treatment of patients assigned to their care by active liaison with other members of the
Paediatric team. This position does not require participation in Respiratory, Paediatric
or General Medicine ward rosters. It is expected that the consultant will contribute to
consultations on paediatric inpatients as requested by other units.
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Ensuring the timely documentation of the assessment, management and treatment of
patients in the patient’s medical record and ensuring timely communication (written
and oral) with other health care professionals, e.g. Paediatricians, G.Ps.
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Follow up of patients and/or their relatives where necessary within the Clinical
Immunology/Allergy Unit
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Communicating with the relevant medical specialty unit medical staff and
allergy/immunology nursing staff to arrange admission, ongoing care and follow up of
patients.
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Communicating in writing with patients’ General Practitioners and other relevant
medical staff regarding the outcomes and future ongoing management of the patient in
a timely manner.
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Assist as requested by the Director of Allergy in the development of innovative new
models of care in conjunction with the Southern Adelaide Health Service (SAHS).
Contributes to processes involving teaching of pre and post graduate medical staff by:
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Assisting in teaching at medical student, graduate and postgraduate levels.
Contributes to processes involving research by:
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Assist with research activities, in collaboration with the Director of Allergy, Head of
Respiratory Services, Clinical Head of Paediatrics or Director, Division of Medicine,
Cardiac and Critical Care Services.
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Assisting and complying with the processes and aims of the Flinders Human Research
Ethics Committee.
Contributes to processes involving quality assurance by:
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In collaboration with other relevant staff, ensuring that services are continually
evaluated and improved by assisting in clinical reviews, quality improvement programs
and using this information to compare and review outcomes.
Maintaining accreditation in accordance with hospital policy in advanced CPR and
emergency procedures.
Contributing to the implementation of FMC’s ongoing accreditation with the Australian
Council of Health Care Standards and assisting with the collection of data for Clinical
Indicators.
Ensures own professional development and continuing professional standards by:
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Participation in appropriate formal professional development programs, e.g. the RACP
MOPS program
Participation in regular performance review
Attention to work/life balance
Maintaining care of own health under supervision of own GP.
Specific Clinical Duties:
Clinical Immunology/Allergy:
Conduct consulting clinics to optimize assessment and management of children and
adolescents with allergic and immunological disorders, especially relating to respiratory
medicine. In negotiation with other Immunology/Allergy staff and the Director of Allergy
participate in any of the following clinical activities may be required;
1. Paediatric Allergy/immunology clinic (weekly)
2. Rapid Review Anaphylaxis Clinic (fortnightly)
Supervision of Short stay admissions for:
1. Drug and food challenges
2. Venom Immunotherapy
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Assist in providing a timely, efficient, high-quality inpatient consulting service to the SAHS.
Clinical sessions will be supported by appropriately trained nursing staff to ensure efficiency
and continuous patient safety.
 In conjunction with Director of Allergy and Allergy CNC, and when appropriate, Clinical Head
of Paediatrics and Head of Southern Respiratory service, conducting quality control activities
including monitoring of waiting times, developing and utilizing KPI and clinical audits and
review of protocols and procedures.
 Contributing to training of junior medical, nursing and scientific staff in allergy and clinical
immunology.
 In conjunction with other Immunology/Allergy consultants supervising advanced trainees for
RACP Allergy/Clinical Immunology.
 Assist in continuing education, professional development and continuous clinical improvement
relating to clinical immunology/allergy for other members of the Southern Respiratory/Allergy
Services.
 Using clinical sessions to encourage training of junior medical staff, General Practitioners with
Special Interest (GPwSI) and collaborative consultations
 In conjunction with Immunology/Allergy consultants and nurses assist in research and audit
relating to clinical immunology/allergy.
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Liaising and collaborate with other physicians in respiratory medicine in relevant research and
audit.
Encouraging those involved in new models of care such as GPwSI in clinical research
Contributing to the development of new models of clinical care and service delivery.
Respiratory Medicine:
The position is not expected to contribute to the regular Respiratory Consultant roster at FMC,
RGH and/or other institutions. Any contribution by consultations will be on an as-needed
basis.
General Medicine:
The position is not expected to contribute to the regular General Medicine Consultant roster at
FMC, RGH and/or other institutions. Any contribution by consultations will be on an asneeded basis.
Paediatrics:
The position is not expected to contribute to the regular Paediatric Consultant roster at FMC,
NHS and/or other institutions. Any contribution by consultations will be on an as-needed
basis.
Ensure that a safe and healthy work environment, free from discrimination is provided for
employees by:
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implementing departmental human resource policies
b)
ensuring that the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and Ethical Conduct are a
normal part of doing business
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managing industrial relations issues appropriately as they arise
Acknowledged by Occupant:______________________________ Date:_____/_____/_____
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Educational/Vocational Qualifications
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Unlimited specialist registration with Medical Board of South Australia for practice in
Immunology and or Paediatrics.
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MBBS, BMBS or equivalent, FRACP (Immunology/Allergy) and or FRACP (Paediatrics) or
equivalent. If the consultant holds FRACP or equivalent and/or Medical Board of SA
registration in Paediatrics alone, they will be required to demonstrate substantial
experience/recognition in Clinical Immunology/Allergy. Correspondingly, a consultant holding
FRACP or equivalent and/or Medical board of SA registration in Immunology alone will be
required to demonstrate substantial experience/recognition in Paediatric practice within
Clinical Immunology/Allergy.
Personal Abilities/Aptitudes/Skills
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“Demonstrated commitment to the principles and practices of Equal Employment Opportunity and
Ethical Conduct, and an understanding of, experience in, and ability to manage to the spirit and
principles of the Premier’s Safety Commitment and the legislative requirements of the
Occupational Health Safety and Welfare Act, utilising AS/NZS 4360 Risk Management, or to an
equivalent set of standards.”
Ability to provide and supervise a broad range of investigations and treatments pertaining to
children and adolescents with immunological and allergic conditions.
Ability to provide consultant opinions and management plans to colleagues on diagnosis and
management of children and adolescents presenting with a broad range of immunological and
allergic disorders.
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to work within a team, supervise doctors in training and liaise with other health
professionals to provide optimum outcomes for patients and their families.
Ability to participate in quality control, teaching and research.
Experience
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Proven experience in basic computing skills, including email and word processing
Post FRACP experience in clinical areas as specified above. Experience working in complex
clinical teams.
Experience in quality control, teaching and research
Knowledge
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Sound knowledge of Occupational Health, Safety & Welfare principles and procedures
Sound knowledge of Quality Management principles and procedures
Working knowledge of Microsoft Applications
Comprehensive knowledge of Immunological Medicine especially as it pertains to children and
adolescents and sound working knowledge of the selection, quality control and interpretation of
laboratory investigations relevant to the specialty
Knowledge of ethical expectations relating to clinical and research practice, OH&S requirements,
non-discriminatory policies and rights of patients and carers
PERSON SPECIFICATION
DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS
Personal Abilities/Aptitudes/Skills
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Ability to contribute to a team involving Respiratory and Paediatric Physicians, Trainees,
nurses and laboratory scientists
Ability to interact with colleagues linking services with the broader community beyond
traditional boundaries
Ability to interact positively with consumers and consumer organizations, including advocacy
roles
Activity in professional societies and colleges
Experience
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Experience in managing adult patients, extended experience in clinical audits and quality
control, teaching and research
Knowledge
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Knowledge of teaching and research skills, including knowledge of different active
approaches to teaching, research trial design and bio-statistics, grant application and
publication writing would be valued
Educational/Vocational Qualifications (considered useful in carrying out the responsibilities of the
position)
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FRCPA and/or PhD, MD by thesis would be advantageous but not essential
Other details
Acknowledged by Occupant:______________________________ Date:_____/_____/_____
INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS
INTRODUCTION
Recruitment and Selection undertaken at Flinders Medical Centre reflects best practice and a
commitment to a selection on merit. The following information is provided to assist you in
demonstrating your merit in relation to the position you are applying for.
MAKE THE PANEL’S JOB EASIER
A well laid out, easy to read application will allow the panel to assess the information they need from
your application. We suggest the following format:
 A covering letter
 A response to the Person Specification
(which demonstrates how you meet each essential minimal
requirement and desirable requirements if applicable)
 A Curriculum Vitae that provides details to the panel such
as:
Name and address
Education Details
Employment History
Relevant experience/studies
Referees (address & telephone numbers)
THE JOB AND PERSON SPECIFICATION
To maximise your chances of being considered further, you need to demonstrate in your application
that:
 You meet all the essential requirements of the person specification, (please note – it is in your
best interest to address the desirable requirements if applicable)
 You are capable of carrying out the duties of the position concerned
How do you do this?
You need to do this by addressing each requirement and include examples of experience that
illustrates your merit. Don't forget the transferability of skills, knowledge, experience and abilities that
you have gained from outside the workplace. For example fund raising for voluntary agencies or
chairing a management committee.
REFEREES
You should advise your referees of the position you are applying for and seek their opinion of your
capability to perform the requirements of the position, prior to submitting your application.
Please remember to quote the job number from the advertisement in your application and forward an
original application plus three copies, including the name, address and contact number of three
current referees.
We take this opportunity to wish you success with your application!