PRINCESS MARGARET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN
JOB DESCRIPTION FORM
TITLE
CCU/CSU/ DIVISION
DEPARTMENT/WARD
SITE/LOCATION
RESIDENT MEDICAL OFFICER
PAEDIATRIC MEDICINE
PAEDIATRIC MEDICINE CLINICAL CARE UNIT
Princess Margaret Hospital for Children
This Job Description Form (JDF) contains details about the role and duties of the above position and the attributes
required of the position’s occupant.
You have a shared responsibility with your supervisor/manager to ensure that this JDF is kept up-to-date and is used
during discussions about your performance, achievements, future outcomes and development requirements. It is very
important that you read this JDF carefully and discuss any matters that are unclear, or of concern, with your
supervisor/manager.
In performing your duties, it is important that you are aware of your responsibility to perform your job in a manner that is
consistent with the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) Code of Conduct, a summary of which is reproduced
below for your information. As a CAHS employee, you must note also that you are a Public Sector employee and
therefore expected to act in accordance with the Western Australian Public Sector Code of Ethics. Full copies of the
Codes of Conduct and Ethics are available from the Human Resource Department website.
Code of Conduct
1. Customer Service/Welfare
Employees are required to provide an effective, efficient, prompt and courteous service to all patients, colleagues
and members of the public and to be sensitive to their differences and needs.
2. Protection of Children and Young People
The CAHS is committed to the care and protection of children and young people. Employees must always act in the
best interests of these patients/clients.
3. Rights and Obligations of Employees
Employees are required to fulfil their lawful obligations with professionalism and integrity.
4. Personal Behaviour
Employees must perform their duties honestly and impartially and to respect the rights of patients, colleagues and
the public.
5. Money and Benefits
Employees must not compromise the public good by seeking private gain for themselves, their family or any other
person or organisation. This includes soliciting or accepting gifts, rewards or benefits which might compromise their
integrity.
6.Official Use of Resources
Employees are required to be effective and efficient in the use of all CAHS resources, which are only to be used for
approved purposes.
7. Equal Opportunity
It is illegal for employees to discriminate against a person in the areas of employment and service delivery under the
Equal Employment Act 1984.
8. Occupational Health and Safety
Employees are responsible for protecting their own health and safety, and that of patients, colleagues and the public
by complying with all provisions of the Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Act 1984.
9. Official Information and Communication
Unless prior approval has been given, employees must seek authorisation before commenting or providing
information to the media on any issue.
10. Political and Industrial Behaviour
Employees may nominate as a candidate for either State or Commonwealth Parliament or may run for office as a
local government counsellor. Union membership is voluntary and participation in industrial action is not an offence
under WA legislation.
11. Confidentiality
Employees are required to respect in confidence any patient, employee or otherwise sensitive information which
becomes available to them during the course of their duties.
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Department of Health
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT HEALTH SERVICE
PRINCESS MARGARET HOPSITAL FOR CHILDREN
JOB DESCRIPTION FORM
RESIDENT MEDICAL OFFICER - LEVEL 2 - 4
PAEDIATRIC MEDICINE
PMCCU
Position No:
Effective Date:
MAY 2009
INDUSTRIAL AWARD / AGREEMENT: Department of Health Medical Practitioners (Metropolitan Health
Services) AMA Industrial Agreement 2007
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Responsible to
Responsible to
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF MEDICAL SERVICES
CHAIRMAN, PAEDIATRIC MEDICINE CLINICAL CARE UNIT / CHAIRMAN,
SURGICAL SERVICES CLINICAL CARE UNIT
This Position
Positions under direct supervision
TITLE
CLASSIFICATION
FTE
TOTAL FTEs:
PRIME FUNCTION / KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: To manage inpatients, outpatients and emergency
patients under the supervision of Registrars and Specialists.
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BRIEF STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Resident Medical Officers usually spend 6 or 12 months at Princess Margaret Hospital
rotating to different departments each 2 months. The 6 month training programme focuses
on the primary care of children and is suitable for residents intending to go into general
practice. Residents are eligible to enrol for the Diploma of Child Health. The 12 month
training programme is available for Resident Medical Officers aspiring to a career in
Paediatrics.
Princess Margaret Hospital is the only tertiary paediatric teaching hospital in Western Australia
and currently sees approximately 42 000 children a year in the Emergency Department with a
wide casemix. Approximately 25% of patients seen are admitted to the Hospital.
Resident Medical Officers will be expected to manage outpatients and inpatients under the
supervision of registrars and specialists.
The posts are accredited by:
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (for professional training)
The Royal Australian College of Emergency Medicine (for paediatrics)
The Royal Australian College of Physicians
Resident Medical Officers may gain experience in the following areas: Emergency, Oncology,
Neurosurgery/Neurology, Rehabilitation Medicine, Rheumatology, Orthopaedics, Plastic
Surgery, General Paediatric Surgery, Adolescent Medicine, Ophthalmology, Infants, ENT
Surgery, Neonates, Cardiology, General Paediatrics - Medicine, Diabetes/Endocrine, Renal,
Immunology, Respiratory Medicine, Genetics, Dermatology and Gastroenterology.
Residents are expected to attend and actively participate in as many hospital meetings and
lectures as possible.
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SELECTION CRITERIA
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
1
Qualification in Medicine registrable by the Medical Board of Western Australia.
2
Appropriate clinical experience to undertake a Resident Medical Officer position.
3
Good interpersonal communication skills.
4
Good professional communication skills.
5
Works effectively as a team member.
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
1
Shows dedication to and interest in pursuing a career in Paediatrics, Emergency Medicine or General Practice
and has a positive attitude to learning and developing skills.
2
Has at least two years of clinical experience post graduation.
3
Shows a personal commitment to continuing medical education.
4
Monitors and reviews own clinical effectiveness.
5
Shows commitment to continuous improvement of patient outcomes.
6
Is aware of own limitations.
7
Current knowledge and commitment to Equal Opportunity in all aspects of employment and service delivery.
APPOINTMENT FACTORS:
Evidence of registration by the Medical Board of Western
Australia must be provided prior to commencement. This position is subject to a
successful Criminal Record Screening Check and a successful Pre- Placement Health
Screening Clearance Check. This position is also subject to a Working With Children
(WWC) Check. This is a compulsory check for people who carry out child-related work in
Western Australia.
CERTIFICATION (Valid only if establishments registration stamp affixed to all pages.)
Executive Director / Director / Head of Department: The details contained in this document are an
accurate statement of the duties, responsibilities and other requirements of the job.
Title
Signature
Date
Human Resources Delegate – Job Description Approved.
Title
Signature
Date
Occupant – I have noted the statement of duties, responsibilities and other requirements as detailed in this
document.
Name (in full)
Signature
Date
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