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The primary purpose of the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Health Service (HKHS) Resident Support Unit is to support all Resident Staff within the health service, from Intern through to Senior Registrar level. We strive to assist all our resident doctors, from Intern to Senior Registrar level, to achieve their goals.
Orientation and innovation
In 2007 we initiated an innovative integrated orientation program for new interns and a number of international medical graduates. A major part of the orientation program was the ‘Code Red’ or
‘Amazing Race’ where each medical officer was assigned to a team, given a passport with numerous tasks to be completed and allocated to a team to accompany them through their
journey around HKH, finishing with a 'hospital expo' to introduce them to services available in the organisation. The orientation was highly successful with comments like “the best orientation ever I’ve ever been to” and “it’s great
to have fun while you’re learning.” Roll-on 2008!
Support for ongoing education is an important feature of HKHS. Formal education sessions for PGY1s and PGY2s take place both on and off the campus of Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital.
Support and education
The Resident Support Unit handles all HR functions for Medical staff. The unit actively recruits staff from overseas and manages both the Immigration and NSW Medical Board processes. There is an “open door” policy within the unit to encourage Residents to feel comfortable about approaching any of the unit’s staff. Our warm and friendly approach values the individual skills and needs of resident staff, and seeks to assist their career goals.
Resident Support Unit is located on the campus of Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital, in the upper North Shore area of Sydney, Australia. The unit consists of a JMO Manager, Administrative Assistant and Payroll Officer. The Director of Clinical Training is administratively supported by the unit and is responsible for the clinical education and training programs for junior medical staff.
Director of Clinical Training
The Director of Clinical Training is available in the unit 3 sessions per week. It is the role of the Director of Clinical Training to:
- develop, coordinate and promote the clinical training of JMOs, in association with JMO staff management and the General Clinical Training Committee
- promote a sense of professional responsibility and ethics among Junior Medical Officers
- act as an advocate for Junior Medical Officers
- offer career advice and counselling to Junior Medical Officers
- facilitate feedback to Junior Medical Officers about their performance
- liaise with JMO Term Supervisors regarding Junior Medical Officer issues
- liaise with those involved in the administration of junior doctors in matters relating to JMO education and training
- liaise with other DCTs in the network
- act as a resource and mentor for clinical teachers
- assist the General Clinical Training Committee evaluate training programs, clinical educators and educational resources
- identify junior doctors with special needs and ensure systems of support are implemented and effective and
- ensure there is a DCT succession plan
The Director of Clinical Training also assists the hospital to achieve its goals by:
- working with the hospital to maintain its accreditation status with the PMC
- Attending twice yearly DCT meetings, and providing a relevant report of these meetings to the GCTC
- Actively participating and ensuring the effectiveness of the Network Committee
- ensuring that individual contact occurs with every JMO at regular intervals
- playing a major role in the planning, delivery and evaluation of JMO orientation programs
Our unit handles recruitment of all Resident Staff at the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Health Service, including organising interview panels and preparing “Letters of Offer” for successful applicants. The unit actively recruits staff from overseas and manages both the Immigration and NSW Medical Board processes.