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Intern Recruitment
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Mackay Hospital and Health
Service
Intern Recruitment - Frequently asked questions (FAQs)CORE TERMS 4 TERMS for PGY2 5 ACCREDITED TRAINING POSITIONS 6 ROTATIONS 7 RURAL/COUNTRY RELIEVING 7 REMOTE CALL 7 WARD CALL 8 EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS 8 SUPPORT FOR INTERNS 9 WORKLOAD and OVERTIME 10 NIGHT DUTY 10 LEAVE 10 LEAVE IN ADVANCE 11 RELOCATION 11 ACCOMMODATION 11 PART-TIME or JOB-SHARE 11 LATE START 12 SWAPPING or TRANSFERS 12 Intern Recruitment - Frequently asked questions (FAQs) Mackay Hospital & Health Service Page 2
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CAR PARKING 13
LIFESTYLE OFFER 14
CONTACTS 15
Intern Recruitment - Frequently asked questions (FAQs) Mackay Hospital & Health Service Page 3CORE TERMS
What core and elective terms does your facility offer PGY1?
There are five Queensland Health terms for 2022 – four terms of 10 weeks and one term of 12 weeks (unless otherwise specified).
Compulsory Terms Non-Compulsory Terms
• Emergency Medicine – available as: • Anaesthetics
o Mackay Base Hospital Emergency Department • Paediatrics
o Proserpine Hospital Emergency Department • Mental Health
• Proserpine Hospital Rural Placement
• Medicine– available as: • Obstetrics and Gynaecology
o Mackay BaseHospital Medical Department • ICU
o Cardiology • Bowen Hospital Rural Placement
o Mater MisericordiaeHospital Mackay • Private Practice
• Surgery - availableas:
o General Surgery
o Orthopaedics
o Mater MisericordiaeHospital Mackay
Intern Recruitment - Frequently asked questions (FAQs) Mackay Hospital & Health Service Page 4What terms does your facility offer PGY2?
There are five Queensland Health terms for 2022 – four terms of 10 weeks and one term of 12 weeks (unless otherwise specified).
Queensland Health has five terms for 2022
Anaesthetics • Emergency Medicine – available as:
• Cardiology –available as: o Mackay BaseHospital Emergency Department
o Mackay BaseHospital o Proserpine Hospital Emergency Department
o Mater MisericordiaeHospital Mackay o Mater MisericordiaeHospital Mackay
Critical CareYear Intensive Care
• Medicine– available as: • Mental Health
o Mackay Base Hospital (sub-specialties to be confirmed later in 2021)
o Mater MisericordiaeHospital Mackay
• Obstetrics and Gynaecology • Orthopaedics – available as:
o Mackay BaseHospital
o Mater MisericordiaeHospital Mackay
• Paediatrics • Private Practice
• Radiology • Surgery – availableas:
• Rural Relief– available as: o Mackay BaseHospital
o Bowen Hospital o Mater MisericordiaeHospital Mackay
o Sarina Hospital
Intern Recruitment - Frequently asked questions (FAQs) Mackay Hospital & Health Service Page 5Queensland Health has five terms for 2022
• Training Programs
o Anaesthetics
o Obstetrics and Gynaecology
o Paediatrics
o Rural Generalist Pathways
ACCREDITED TRAINING POSITIONS
What accredited training positions does your facility offer?
There are five Queensland Health terms for 2022 – four terms of 10 weeks and one term of 12 weeks (unless otherwise specified).
Registrars/PHOs
• Anaesthetics • Intensive Care
• Medicine • Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Paediatrics • Rural Relief Program
• Rural Generalist Pathway (Advanced Rural Skills Training in Anaesthetics, • Surgery
Advanced Diploma in O&G, Emergency Medicine and Rural Generalist Surgery)
Intern Recruitment - Frequently asked questions (FAQs) Mackay Hospital & Health Service Page 6ROTATIONS
Will there be opportunities to do term rotations at another facility? If yes, which facility/facilities will the rotation(s) be to?
Interns may have the opportunity to rotate to:
o Proserpine Hospital, for either a core Emergency Medicine term or a Rural Elective
o Bowen Hospital for a Rural Elective
o Mater Misericordiae Hospital Mackay, for either a core Surgical or Medical term
o Private Practice
JHOs may have the opportunity to rotate to:
o Proserpine
o Bowen
o Sarina
o Mater Misericordiae Hospital Mackay
o Private Practice
RURAL/COUNTRY RELIEVING
Is rural/country relieving part of PGY1?
No
REMOTE CALL
Does your facility require remote call? If yes, what are the conditions?
No. Remote call is covered by other levels in each department as required.
Intern Recruitment - Frequently asked questions (FAQs) Mackay Hospital & Health Service Page 7Does your facility require ward call? If yes, what are the conditions? Yes. Interns contribute to evening ward call (16:00 to 22:30 week days), weekends (08:00 to 22:30) and night ward call. EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS Does your facility provide educational sessions? If yes, what type of educational sessions and how often would they occur? Educational Activities include: Medical Education Unit (MEU) and Director of Clinical Training are supported by a Medical Education Registrar. MEU provides comprehensive assistance to Medical Officers sitting the AMC clinical examination. • 2 hours per week quarantined for education session in addition to education provided by work units • Clinical and non-clinical education opportunities • Journal clubs • Grandrounds • Unit tutorials • Skills sessionse.g. plastering workshops • Advanced Life Skills • Simulation training in dedicated simulation centre • Library and internet access • Safe Clinical Care online modules and lecture series Intern Recruitment - Frequently asked questions (FAQs) Mackay Hospital & Health Service Page 8
What type of support does your facility provide for Interns?
Support for Interns is provided by the following
Medical Education Unit: Medical Administration / Medical Workforce:
Rostered one on one interviews which offer personal and professional advice, Ready availability with personal and professional support for all doctors
career counselling and a chance to provide feedback on work and training throughout the lifecycle of their MHHS experience, from recruitment to
issues which need review. separation.
Development and delivery of innovative educational programs and formalised
feedback of professional performance.
Senior and other medical staff: Employee Assistance Scheme (EAS):
Peer mentoring program provided by RMOs MHHS Employee Health and Wellbeing Program supports and promotes programs
Scheduled consultation/feedback sessions with EDCS, DCT, MEOs that improve physical and mental wellbeing of MHHS employees, including
Employee Assistance Program.
Informal support from registrars and consultants committed to providing
quality supervision
Access to and support from Executive Director Clinical Services
Intern Recruitment - Frequently asked questions (FAQs) Mackay Hospital & Health Service Page 9WORKLOAD and OVERTIME What is the average workload per week for each compulsory and non-compulsory term? Is overtime required? If yes, will this be paid? As per the Medical Officers’ Certified Agreement (No. 5) 2018, RMOs are employed to work 76 hours per fortnight. All overtime, if authorized by a Consultant, is paid. NIGHT DUTY Does your facility require night duty? If yes, what are the conditions? Interns may be rostered night duty. LEAVE Am I able to take leave any time during the year or will I have to be part of a leave roster? Mackay Hospital and Health Service will have rostered leave in 2022. Leave blocks of five weeks will be aligned with term rotations and all preferences will be considered carefully before being rostered by the Medical Workforce and Medical Education Units. There will be an opportunity to provide preference information regarding your leave requirements. Intern Recruitment - Frequently asked questions (FAQs) Mackay Hospital & Health Service Page 10
Do I need to negotiate my leave in advance? Who do I need to negotiate leave with and when do I need to do this by? As above. You will be able to provide information on your preference paperwork to inform us of your leave requirements. This paperwork will be provided prior to commencement. RELOCATION Does your facility provide financial assistance with relocation? Reasonable relocation costs will be reimbursed by Mackay Hospital and Health Service up to the value of $2500. ACCOMMODATION Does your facility provide accommodation or financial assistance with accommodation? Yes. Four weeks’ free hospital accommodation is provided, or $200 (per week for up to four weeks) accommodation allowance where accommodation is found by the individual. PART-TIME or JOB-SHARE Is part time or job share an option your facility can accommodate? No. Intern Recruitment - Frequently asked questions (FAQs) Mackay Hospital & Health Service Page 11
Is late start an option your facility can accommodate? No. SWAPPING or TRANSFERS Does your facility consider swapping or transfer requests? If yes, what are the terms and conditions associated with a swap or transfer? Swaps/transfers will be considered under exceptional circumstances and approved by the Manager Medical Workforce Unit. INTERN:CONSULTANT RATIO What is your facility’s average intern: consultant ratio? Interns would generally have 1:1 contact with consultants on a daily basis. Intern Recruitment - Frequently asked questions (FAQs) Mackay Hospital & Health Service Page 12
FACILITY BENEFITS
What other services (e.g.: library, gym, swimming pool, close to shopping centres and public transport etc) are offered?
As per below
• Rural placement opportunity only 90 minutes’ drive away, in semi- • Café and gift shop located on site
coastal locations –Proserpine and Bowen
• Library with electronic links and helpful staff • Meeting, training, computer and recreation rooms on Surgery, Orthopaedics
and Medical
• Locker and shower facilities on site in each department • Relaxing staff retreat
• Bus stop and taxi pick up directly outside hospital • Diverse range of patient conditions and management – marine stings,
tropical medicine, toxicology
• Hands-on clinical experience • Medical Education Unit to support medical officers
• Social club • 24-hour supermarket in close proximity to hospital
• Most sports and special interest groups supported in the city • Work and live in a tropical setting close to beaches, Great Barrier Reef
and the Whitsunday islands
CAR PARKING
What parking arrangements can your facility offer?
As per below:
• Free on-site parking. All car parks have security features including electronic surveillance and duress alarms. These alarms are linked to the 24-hour
security officers’ pagers to ensure immediate response.
Intern Recruitment - Frequently asked questions (FAQs) Mackay Hospital & Health Service Page 13What sort of lifestyle can your location offer?
Mackay region caters to a diverse recreational lifestyle! Great work/life balance!
• Mackay is surrounded by pristine beaches and has an extensive Marina development – moorings, restaurants park, BBQ areas and beaches
Mackay supports the cattle, coal, sugar cane and tourism industries
Several satellite beach communities
Three main shopping precincts
• Gateway to the Whitsunday islands – springboard for a luxury island weekend, only a 90 minute drive!
Award winning 21km Bluewater Trail - pedestrian and cyclist friendly
Mild winter season, beautiful clear summers
Well-developed airport with frequent flights by Jetstar, Virgin and Qantas Airways services with frequent discounted fares - only 80 mins to Brisbane!
• Alfresco dining restaurants – multicultural delights
Local and regional weekly markets
• Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre – world-class music, theatre and comedy shows
Movie theatres
• Mackay GoWake Cable Park – wakeboarding and water skiing
• Award winning Artspace Gallery – diverse art and culture from the region
Full range of leisure and sporting activities - clubs, gyms, snorkelling, diving, camping, fishing, boating, golfing and skiing
Pioneer Valley and Eungella National Park - see live platypus and enjoy gorgeous rainforest walks
• Mackay Regional Botanical Gardens, several parklands along the Bluewater Trail – extensive leisurely scenic walks, bicycle riding trails and bird watching
• Blue Water Lagoon – three tiered lagoons and a water playground
Memorial and Pioneer swimming pools
Family-friendly community
Intern Recruitment - Frequently asked questions (FAQs) Mackay Hospital & Health Service Page 14CONTACTS Who do I contact for further information? Hospital and Department Phone: +61 7 4885 7521 Email: mackaymedicalworkforce@health.qld.gov.au Name: Medical Workforce Unit Phone: +61 7 4885 7517 Email: cathy.roberts2@health.qld.gov.au Name: Cathy Roberts, Manager Mackay Medical Workforce and Operations Phone: +61 7 4885 7082 Email: MEUMackay@health.qld.gov.au Name: Dr Stephen Lambert, Director of Clinical Training Phone: +61 7 4885 7083 Email: Jeff.Ward@health.qld.gov.au Name: Dr Jeff Ward, Medical Education Officer, Medical Education Unit Phone: +61 7 4885 7087 Email: Dean.lynch2@health.qld.gov.au Name: Dean Lynch, Medical Education Officer, Medical Education Unit Phone: +61 409 761 502 Email: Kate.Jurd@health.qld.gov.au Name: Kate Jurd, A/Principal Medical Education Officer, Medical Education Unit Intern Recruitment - Frequently asked questions (FAQs) Mackay Hospital & Health Service Page 15
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