LYELL McEWIN HOSPITAL
JOB AND PERSON SPECIFICATION
DIVISION
CRITICAL CARE
DEPARTMENT:
CRITICAL CARE - LMH
TITLE OF POSITION:
DIRECTOR OF ICU
CLASSIFICATION:
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT:
ONGOING  CONTRACT
PERIOD OF APPOINTMENT:
5 years
CASUAL 
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
Full time
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Job and Person Specification Approval
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CEO or delegate
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Occupant
JOB SPECIFICATION
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Summary of the broad purpose of the position and its responsibilities/duties
The Director of ICU is responsible for providing clinical leadership in the HDU/ICU facilities of
the LMH, and for the management of patients in the non cardiac HDU beds.
The Director of ICU is responsible for the ongoing planning and development of future
Intensive Care Unit services at the Lyell McEwin Hospital.
While maintaining the identity of the LMH ICU, the Director will work collaboratively with other
health units to plan, develop and implement services at a state-wide level.
Specific Responsibilities and duties:
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The Director will monitor standards of care, performance, and compliance in respect of budgets.
The Director is accountable to the General Manager for the budget and activity outcomes of the
Division including the achievement of agreed performance indicators and targets.
Responsibilities include but are not confined to :
o Responsibility for the implementation of strategies ensuring the effective management of
the total range of human and material resources within the Division.
o Management of the allocation of resources, including capital expenditure, within the
Division through the planning and budgeting process including negotiating with the
General Manager the budget and activity profile for the service.
o Reporting on Divisional performance against financial budgets and activity targets at
monthly LMH Budget Review Committee meetings.
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Contribution to and participation in hospital and regional wide strategies to maximise
benefits/outcomes within available resources.
The Director works collaboratively with other Heads to ensure the efficient operation of the acute
hospital services.
As a senior member of the staff of the LMH:
o contributes to and participates in, strategic planning and policy formulation across
services, teaching and research.
o facilitates the development and maintenance of linkages with consumers and the broader
community.
o contributes to the development and maintenance of effective relationships with the
University of Adelaide, University of South Australia, Department of Health and other
appropriate government agencies.
In collaboration with the Divisional management team, other Divisional Heads or designated
staff, prepares reports and makes recommendations to the General Manager on matters
pertaining to the effective management of acute hospital services.
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
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Special Conditions (Such as non-metropolitan location, travel requirements, frequent
overtime etc.)
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Reports directly to the General Manager and Director, Medical Services.
Will work collaboratively with senior nursing and medical staff of all Divisions and
Departments.
Liaison and negotiations with consumers and stakeholders.
Will represent the Division or the LMH on committees as required.
No fixed hours of duty
Out of hours recall to duty and availability for telephone advice (on a rostered basis).
Intrastate and interstate travel may be required.
Statement of Key Responsibilities/Duties (group into major areas of responsibility/
activity and list in descending order of importance)
4.1 Ensure the provision of optimal services in the HDU/ICU facilities of the LMH by:
 Providing a clinical leadership role,
 Undertaking a consultant role in the management of patients in the non cardiac beds,
 Developing protocols and guidelines for work practice which promote quality care in a cost
effective manner, and which are founded on Evidence Based Practice,
 Promoting the ongoing professional development of staff,
 Participating in quality improvement activities including the identification of performance
standards and increased efficiencies,
 Facilitating teaching and research activities and ensuring that all research is conducted
within prescribed guidelines,
 Assisting staff with medico legal work, as necessary,
 Fostering harmonious working relationships in the multidisciplinary team within HDU/ICU
and between these facilities and the rest of the health service,
 Participating in
o The Critical Care Services Management Committee
o The Critical Care Unit User Group Meeting
o The education programme for the Medical Emergency Team.
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Assisting the Clinical Risk Manager in the review of adverse/sentinel events and the
development of recommendations for practice or system change as a result of the review.
4.2 Prepare and implement the relevant Business Cases for the ongoing development of
future Intensive Care Unit services at the LMH
This will entail:
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Engaging the assistance of the medical and nursing staff of the HDU/ICU in the acquisition
of data and information necessary to prepare the business case,
Developing a time line that allows for the recruitment, selection and appointment of the
required number of staff of all disciplines in time for the development of the ICU,
Preparing an education/orientation programme for staff so that they are well prepared to
begin work in the unit,
Developing guidelines for work practice which will enable the unit to function safely but cost
effectively, with a particular emphasis on controlling high cost interventions and treatments.
Working with relevant staff to ensure that infection control issues are well understood and
provided for and to work collaboratively with Infectious Diseases Consultant for the LMH.
Planning for the future supervision, training, efficiency and rostering of medical staff,
Ensuring FF&E are appropriate to the functions of the unit.
Working with a Business Consultant to develop costings to support the business case and
a budget for the future operations of the unit
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4.3 Ensure the efficient operations of the new LMH ICU by
 Oversight, supervision, discipline, rostering and attendance, training, safety, efficiency and
performance of medical staff. This may entail collaboration with Heads of other health
services’ ICUs.
 Assisting Nursing management to manage the professional development and performance
of the ICU nursing staff,
 Meeting budget and activity targets
4.4 Contribute to organisational development and support management by:
 Contributing to CNAHS and LMH policies and procedures
 Complying with OHS&W principles and procedures on a daily basis,
 Participating in corporate quality improvement activities as required,
 Complying with the CNAHS Delegations of Authority
 Undertaking other duties as directed by CNAHS, LMH Executive.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential minimum requirements (those characteristics considered absolutely necessary)
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Education/Vocational Qualifications etc.
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Fellowship of the Joint Faculty of Intensive Care, Australian and New Zealand College
of Anaesthetists FJFICM) equivalent postgraduate medical qualification.
Registrable with the SA Medical Board, as a Specialist in Intensive Care.
Personal Abilities/Aptitudes/Skills (related to the job description and expressed in a way
which allows objective assessment)
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Proven ability to write a Business Case in accordance with government guidelines
Demonstrated ability to organise work priorities in planning, development and
implementation of tasks in meeting deadlines
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Experience (including community experience)
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At least 2 years experience in Intensive Care Medicine
Experience in writing clear and concise reports and correspondence
Experience in using initiative and judgement where procedures are not clearly defined
Experience in the supervision of staff including the organisation of education programs
for medical officers, trainee medical officers and undergraduate medical students.
Experience in relating well with other medical practitioners, health professionals, patients
and the public, and the ability to foster harmonious working relationships.
Knowledge
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Up to date knowledge of Intensive Care Medicine skills, procedures, equipment and
the clinical implementation of ICU equipment
Understanding and knowledge of the role of the Intensive Care within a developing
health service
A knowledge of Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare principles and procedures
A knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity principles
A knowledge of Quality Improvement principles and procedures
A knowledge of the Code of Fair Information Practice
Desirable Characteristics
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Personal Ability/Aptitudes Skills
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The ability to undertake research.
Experience
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Membership of an Intensive Care Management Committee in a public teaching hospital
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