Clinical Dean (Curtin Medical School)

134,905 - $184,637 (ALC / ALD) + 17% super and clinical loading (pro-rata) 1 Year contract with potential extension | Part time 1 day / week (0.2FTE) Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Based - Help develop our next generation of doctors Job Reference : 892553 Curtin Medical School Since its establishment in 2017, the Curtin Medical School has stood as a centre of innovative medical education within our Faculty of Health Sciences. Pioneering multidisciplinary teaching and cutting-edge research, we proudly lead the only undergraduate medical degree in Western Australia. We are committed to producing graduates who are better equipped to meet community healthcare needs, with profound primary care insights, strong leadership skills, and the ability to operate effectively in inter-professional care teams.

About the role We have a rare opportunity for a senior hospital-based Clinician to join our team on a part-time basis (0.2FTE) 1 day per week. As our Clinical Dean, you'll coordinate our clinical teaching program at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital; shaping the growth of our clinical placements, supporting the journey of our medical students and enriching their learning experience. You'll also have a hand in cultivating the early years of our students' medical careers, fostering their clinical development.

In this role you will… Guide Year 5 (final year) and Year 4 (penultimate year) medical students through comprehensive year-long placements at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. Forge connections with Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital's key stakeholders, enhancing immersive and enriching clinical experiences for our students. Ensure clinical teaching supervisors have sufficient knowledge of the planned curriculum, learning objectives, and workplace-based assessment for each of the clinical placement disciplines. Ensure students are aware of additional learning opportunities on-site and provide teaching where required. Ensure consistency of learning experiences for students on site. Provide pastoral care and support performance management of students when required. Interact with the Clinical Deans at the other hospital training sites to keep the curriculum standardized and support each other when issues arise at your site or theirs. Work closely together with the several Discipline Leads for the specialties the students are placed in. Participate, where possible in student assessment on Campus in exam time (OSCE examiner), or support writing questions in the realm of your specialty. Report to the Director of Clinical Education. What we're looking for A degree in Medicine with unconditional APHRA registration. Current work as a consultant in any specialty at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital for a significant part of the week. A proven record of providing supervision to medical students in clinical settings. High-level communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with students and staff. Demonstrated leadership experience in the discipline / profession and community engagement. Extensive clinical experience in your medical specialty, holding specialist registration in your field. Demonstrated strong collaboration skills, with an ability to work closely with others. About us The Curtin Medical School comprises the Disciplines of Medicine, Medical Radiation Science, Pharmacy, Laboratory Medicine and Biomedical Science. It is one of four schools within the Faculty of Health Sciences, alongside two affiliated research institutes (the Curtin Medical Research Institute and the Curtin enAble Institute). The flagship Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program commenced in 2017, and is delivered predominantly in state-of-the-art clinical teaching and simulation facilities on the University's Bentley campus.

The MBBS is the only undergraduate medical degree in Western Australia, and now enrols up to 120 new students each year, with preferential selection of students with a rural, Indigenous Australian or other equity background. Its unique curriculum and dynamic clinical placement program is driven by a future-focussed approach to medicine. In addition, the School has over 10 affiliated metropolitan hospital placement sites, along with health campuses in Midland (Perth) and Kalgoorlie (Goldfields, WA), is a member of the Rural Clinical School WA, and has close links with metropolitan and rural primary care and other community-based healthcare providers.

About Curtin University We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where Integrity, Respect, Courage, Excellence and Impact are our core Values. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith, are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live.

What We Offer You Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare, medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and plentiful food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.

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Updated Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience A document addressing the Selection Criteria If you are passionate about shaping the future of medical education and making a difference in healthcare, we want to hear from you!

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close : Thursday 20 February 2025. Disclaimer : Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of advertisements on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

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