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About the Role:
Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality,
effective, person-centred care. We provide acute, sub-acute, primary and
community-based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and
surrounding regions. More information can be found on the CHS website.
Clinical Forensic Medical Services
(CFMS) is a locally based well established clinical service that provides
forensic medical care to patients from the ACT and surrounding areas. CFMS
comprises of Clinical Forensics ACT (CFACT), contracted medical services to the
AFP, Forensic and Medical Sexual Assault Care (FAMSAC), the ACT Health based
sexual assault service, and 'Fitness To Drive Medical Clinic' (FTDMC). CFMS is
one of only 3 clinical units in Australia that provides specialist medical
training in the forensic field. CFMS reviews patients at various locations in
the ACT including at a bespoke DNA minimal suite located at the Canberra
Hospital. Clinical duties include attendance at
death scenes, traffic medical assessments, medical review and support for people
in custody at the regional watch house, completion of forensic procedures,
injury documentation, forensic and medical care of patients reporting a sexual
assault, fitness for interview assessments and management of AFP occupation
exposures. CFMS is a medical unit within Canberra
Health Services, with requirements and support for ongoing professional
development of all staff. We are seeking experienced specialists
in Clinical Forensic Medicine, Career Medical Officers or Specialists who
hold (or are eligible to hold) specialty registration with an Australian
recognised medical college (preferably, but not limited to, General Practice,
Emergency care or Women's and Children's health) who are seeking to expand their
skills and knowledge, or are seeking a career move, with an interest in
undertaking training and education in the rewarding area of Clinical Forensic
Medicine. The position holder is expected to operate within the Public
Sector Management Act (1994), the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct and the
professional requirements specified by the appointee's Specialist College.
Strong research links are maintained with the ANU, University of Canberra and
the Australian Catholic University. All specialties are represented with the
exception of organ transplantation. The hospital has well developed post
graduate teaching programs. A fully equipped medical library is available on
site with a large collection of hard copy and on line journals and textbooks.
The preferred candidate maybe considered for a conjoint position in ANU at an
academic level commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
The academic position will be held for the duration of the Canberra
Health Services employment and will be subject to regular performance reviews.
No remuneration is attached to the University position. The employee will
be responsible to the University on academic matters and to The Canberra
Hospital & Canberra Health Services for clinical/ research matters.
For more information in relation to
conjoint positions with the ANU please contact The Director, ANU School of
Medicine and Psychology (02) 6125 2622 director.smp@anu.edu.au
To provide further context as to what this position may
look like, please view the Position Descriptions available on our website: Job
Description - Clinical Forensic Medicine Career Medical Officer
(02NK7) If you
would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Dr
Amanda Barry at amanda.barry@act.gov.au.
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