Extended Skills opportunities

• GP Registrars must undertake 6 months of their training in Extended Skills. 
• Extended Skills can be undertaken in a general practice setting, and most GP Registrars will complete their Extended Skills in a general practice after they have completed their required 18 months of GP Terms.
• Extended Skills can, however, be done in other settings, such as hospital or community posts.
• This page contains details regarding some specific posts in these other settings, for which CSQTC has received information, and which may be suitable for approval as Extended Skills training placements.

If you are interested in undertaking an Extended Skills training placement in a hospital or community post not listed on this page, that you think would be suitable, please contact CSQTC to check what steps you need to take to get the placement approved.  You can access the Extended Skills Application form via the Forms and Documents page.

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The following posts are examples of positions that may be suitable as extended skills training:

• Brisbane South Palliative Care Service
• Paediatrics Position – Royal Children’s Hospital
  
• Palliative Care - St Vincent's Brisbane
  
• Chronic Disease Management - Brisbane South Complex Diabetes Service
  
• Division of Mental Health - Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital
• Aged Care - GP Partners (Brisbane North GP Division)
  

Brisbane South Palliative Care Service

• This placement offers good knowledge and experience in symptom management, eg. pain management, and the opportunity to take the holistic approach to palliative care.
• The position is based in a hospice and community setting. 
• These positions are accredited by the College of Palliative Medicine and are suitable for approval as Extended Skills training for GP Registrars.
• This is a community-based Extended Skills position, therefore GP Registrars must have completed at least six months (FTE) GP Terms prior to undertaking this post, and RACGP Censor approval may be necessary depending on the GP Registrar's stage of training.
• An information sheet can be obtained from CSQTC by phoning 07 35528100 or emailing csqtc@csqtc.qld.edu.au.
• This position is filled for for first term in 2010, but there may be a vacancy in second term  in 2010.  To enquire about the position, please contact Assoc Prof Liz Reymond at QEII Hospital on 07 32756798.
  

Paediatric Position – Royal Children's Hospital

• We are fortunate to be able to assist GP Registrars each year in relation to 6 month terms in Paediatrics at the Royal Children’s Hospital. 
  
• During these 6 month placements, GP Registrars will usually get an emergency term and a term in one of the medical specialties (not necessarily general paediatrics). There is an option of a paediatric surgical rotation.
• These placements have been very positively received in the past and found to give valuable experience and confidence to our GP Registrars.
• These positions are suitable for approval as Extended Skills training for GP Registrars, for any stage of training. Alternatively, Registrars can also count this 6 month placement towards the Hospital year of training, depending on other terms they have done. Paediatrics at the Royal Children's Hospital is accredited by the Post Graduate Committee Qld, so RACGP Censor approval is not necessary for this post.
• The number of positions offered by RCH in each half of the year, vary from year to year.
• What is involved in these positions?  Please download the RCH position description to read about what is involved in the position (document produced by RCH).
• How do I apply?  Please download the CSQTC flyer regarding these positions for advice on how to apply.
  
  • Applications consisting of curriculum vitae and covering letter will need to be submitted by the advertised closing date to the designated person at RCH.
    
  • Applications need to include names and contact details for 3 referees, and indicate which half of the year is your preferred placement date.
    

St Vincent's Brisbane - Palliative Care

• All positions for 2010 have been filled at St Vincent's Brisbane (formerly known as Mt Olivet Hospital).
  
• These positions are in Palliative Care and are particularly appropriate for GP Registrars. 
• Many GP Registrar have undertaken this placement in previous years. 
• St Vincent's Brisbane has a full-time Trainee Fellow position which will be based at the Hospice Unit and home care service.  It will consist of education sessions at palliative care and oncology clinics and involve mentoring by a specialist. Trainees who successfully complete all of the requirements can be awarded the Clinical Diploma of Palliative Medicine from the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) after their 6 month placement.
• These positions may be suitable for approval as Extended Skills training for GP Registrars.
• Applicants for the position do not need to have done any GP Terms, however some previous community experience may be of benefit.
• This is classified as a hospital-based post, so can be undertaken at any stage of training. RACGP Censor approval for this post may be needed.
• Doctors interested in positions for 2011 should contact Dr Julia Wootton at St Vincent's Brisbane on (07) 3240 1185.  Visit St Vicent's Brisbane website.
  

Chronic Disease Management - Brisbane South Complex Diabetes Service

• Inala Primary Care delivers clinical services to a diverse multicultural population at Inala in Brisbane South. The Practice is also an active teaching practice for both students and GP Registrars. Inala Primary Care has expanded its model of care to include broader team care, with additional practice and triage nurses, and a closer working relationship with the Inala community health team. The Centre has developed an advanced skilling model in chronic disease management with specialists from the Princess Alexandra Hospital Endocrinology Unit with a view to further expansion to both Cardiovascular and Renal Units.  This service is known as the Brisbane South Complex Diabetes Service.
• The post seeks GP Registrars, who have completed at least six months of general practice terms, who would like to develop special clinical skills in this growing area in general practice, as well as learn more about the operation of the new MBS team care items and practice re-design around chronic disease management.
• The position for 2010 is still available for 6 or 12 months, to start from January 2010 on a part-time basis, with the specialist clinic held in Tuesday morning session which currently equates to 0.1 FTE.
  
• The Brisbane South Complex Diabetes Service provides flexibility with hours and could offer additional sessions to the GP Registrar if required. This can be negotiated with the successful applicant.
  
• This is a community-based Extended Skills position, therefore GP Registrars must have completed at least six months (FTE) GP Terms prior to undertaking this post, and RACGP Censor approval may be necessary depending on the GP Registrar's stage of training.
  
• GP Registrars interested in further information/details can contact Cathy Brown, Elaine Shaughnessy, or Dr Suzanne Williams on 07 3275 5444 or Prof Claire Jackson at c.jackson@uq.edu.au.
• Read GP Registrar feedback on this post.

Division of Mental Health, Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital

• A half-time position offering experience and training in mental health has previously been is available at the Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital, Division of Mental Health from 24/03/08 until 11/01/09.  The starting date is negotiable with the possibility of starting later in the year.
• The position is Principal House Officer/Registrar level and is accredited with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists for training.
• The position is located at Somerset Villas, Community Care Unit, Rosemount Campus.  This is a slow stream mental health rehabilitation unit, working in a community model.  It would provide the opportunity to increase knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of individuals with a chronic mental illness, as well as providing experience working in a multi-disciplinary community model mental health team.
• GP Registrars interested in further information/details should contact Dr John Linnane, Chief Training Supervisor, RBWH Mental Health Service, by email john_linnane@health.qld.gov.au or by phone on 07 3636 2505.

Aged Care - GP Partners (Brisbane North GP Division)

• GP Partners encompasses a large number of general practices in the Brisbane North area.   Several of these practices provide extensive services to their local aged care facilities and have expressed interest in hosting GP Registrars.
• Working in Aged Care can provide excellent experience in a broad range of medical problems.  The exposure to working within multi-disciplinary teams, the provision of ongoing care and chronic disease management are valuable general practice learning experiences.
• Sessions would be shared between the nominated general practice and its associated aged care facilities.
• In the RACF setting the GP Registrar would conduct regular clinics, attend to acute medical problems, perform medical admissions of new patients and develop a working knowledge of Medicare incentives such as Comprehensive Medical Assessments, Case Conferencing & Residential Medication Management Reviews.
• This is a 6 month full-time or equivalent part-time position and may be suitable for approval as a community based Extended Skills position, therefore GP Registrars must have completed at least 6 months (FTE) GP terms prior to undertaking the post. RACGP Censor approval may be necessary depending on the GP Registrar's stage of training.
• Please review the sample Learning Plan for this post.
  
• For more information including a list of suitable practices contact Helen Hoare at GP Partners on (07) 3630 7314, helen.hoare@gppartners.com.au.