Director Pathology Queensland - Queensland Health

Job title: Director Anatomical Pathology - PAH, Brisbane

Type of position: Director

Location Country: QLD - Australia

Company name: Pathology Queensland - Queensland Health

Discipline: Anatomical Pathology

Job reference number: QLD/CSQ670571

Pathology Queensland has an exciting opportunity as the Director – Anatomical Pathology at the Princess Alexandra Hospital. This role, based at the Princess Alexandra Hospital Laboratory, offers an exciting opportunity to lead change management initiatives within the laboratory. Working in close collaboration with the Medical Director, Princess Alexandra Hospital Laboratory, and the Group Laboratory Manager, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of pathology services. On top of a generous base salary, additional allowances apply including MVA, PDA and retention and attraction (50% base salary) and clinical manager’s allowance also applies.

About this role About Pathology Queensland

Pathology Queensland (PQ) provides diagnostic pathology services to all Hospital and Health Services (HHS) across metro, regional and remote Queensland and plays a critical role in the government's response to public health threats, epidemics, and civil emergencies.

Purpose of the role

To support the strategic direction and setting of quality standards for Anatomical Pathology within your laboratory in line with Pathology Queensland strategic priorities.

Responsibility for the medical leadership and clinical governance to all consultant Pathologist and registrars within Anatomical Pathology.

To drive change management within your laboratory in collaboration with the Medical Director, Princess Alexandra Hospital Laboratory and the Group Laboratory Manager.

This role will be responsible for the management of staff reporting to this position, both directly and indirectly, and will be accountable for the allocated annual operating budget assigned.

Assist in developing and implementing frameworks and strategies to continue the development of the state-wide Anatomical Pathology service as a single functional entity based on universal best practice and reflected through uniform standards and practices.

Participate in a comprehensive clinical liaison service as

Collaborate with laboratory scientific, technical and operational colleagues to ensure service excellence.

Supervise registrars.

Adhere to quality standards, health and safety policies and procedures.

Actively participate in performance and development in your field of Anatomical Pathology.

Provide an autopsy service as required to the Hospital and Health Service and other institutions.

Participate in clinical audits including the review and validation of test and quality assurance results.

Participate in Discipline specific activities as relevant to the Department/Unit and activities as relevant across the statewide service.

Collaborate with stakeholders on the test repertoire offered by your group and provided by your clinical specialty using the resources available.

The advertised role will report to the Medical Director Princess Alexandra Hospital Laboratory and the Statewide Director Anatomical Pathology (based at RBWH) either directly or through appropriate reporting lines.

Follow recommendations/directives from the Medical Director(s) or Quality Manager.

Key competencies (role specific criteria)

You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following:

Demonstrated contemporary knowledge and experience in supporting pathology services in Anatomical Pathology across a diverse laboratory network.

Demonstrated high level interpersonal and communication skills necessary for all aspects of the position.

Demonstrated skills, knowledge and abilities necessary to conduct relevant training, teaching, research, investigation, analysis and management.

Knowledge of the ISO 15189 and NATA Medical Testing Requirements demonstrating continued accreditation in your clinical specialty for all laboratories across a diverse network

Qualifications, registrations and other requirements

Mandatory requirements are a medical qualification and tertiary qualification in Anatomical Pathology (FRCPA, or equivalent) and be registerable with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Specialist Pathologist.

Qualifications in medical administration or demonstrable relevant knowledge and experience in medical administration desirable.

Experience with directing teaching and applied research desirable.

The incumbents must be Fellows of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia or equivalent.

We understand that some people may require adjustments to the workplace or the way the work is performed. All applicants are encouraged to advise the panel of any support or reasonable adjustments (i.e. building access, wheelchair access, interpreting services etc.) that may be required.

How to apply

Please provide the following information to the panel to assess your suitability:

Your resume , including the names and contact details of two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years.

A short statement (maximum two pages)

that gives details of your skills, experience and knowledge as required on the role description under the heading ‘key competencies (role specific criteria)'.

The RCPA is the leading organisation representing Pathologists and Senior Scientists in Australasia.

Its mission is to train and support pathologists and senior scientists and to improve the use of pathology testing to achieve better healthcare.

The RCPA acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander traditions and cultures, and to Elders past, present and emerging.

The RCPA acknowledges the rangatiratanga of Māori as tangata whenua and Treaty of Waitangi partners in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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