Internship Guide 2020 - Updated

BASIC INFORMATION
West Moreton Hospital and Health Service’s (WMHHS)
current population is approximately 245,000 people,
which is forecast to increase to an expected 450,000
people by 2026 – an 82 percent increase. This
projected increase is the largest of any hospital and
health service in Queensland. WMHHS provides
public services for residents across the continuum
of healthcare including preventative and primary
health care services, ambulatory services, acute care,
sub-acute care, oral health, and mental health and
specialised services (including offender health and
alcohol and other drugs).
• Residents are encouraged to attend any additional
education sessions provided within the hospital,
including plastering demonstrations, ECG
workshops, and APLS courses held in- house.
• Pocket Simulation Centre in Anaesthetics &
Emergency Medicine
• Internal Advanced Life Support Program
Support:
• Medical Education Unit open door policy for all
work and personal issues
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program
• Peer Mentoring group – Beacon
WMHHS’s demographics are diverse and are
comprised of four local government areas (LGAs) -
Scenic Rim Regional Council, Lockyer Valley Regional
Council, Somerset Regional Council and Ipswich City
Council. Ipswich is the major city in the hospital and
health service, with the townships of Esk, Laidley,
Gatton, Boonah and Wacol spread throughout the
area.
The Ipswich Hospital is a major acute hospital with
341 beds and offers services in all major health
specialities, including anaesthetics, emergency
medicine, geriatrics, rehabilitation, medicine, surgery,
intensive and coronary care, orthopaedics, obstetrics,
paediatrics, palliative care and rehabilitation along
with a full range of allied health services.
REASONS TO APPLY
Ipswich Hospital is a close, supportive facility
that encourages both professional and personal
development in a clinical environment that strives
for excellence in patient care delivery. Medical
Administration and the Medical Education Unit have
open door policies and encourage broad collaboration
with medical staff to meet the challenges of a growing
patient population. The hospital offers broad clinical
exposure and hands on experience in a friendly
and supportive environment; has a strong training
platform for doctors pursuing either a generalist or
specialist career pathway; and it is a Rural Generalist
Pathway endorsed hospital. Facility benefits include:
Education:
• Extended Orientation Program – includes Advanced
Life Support program, Ward Call Preparation
Activity, Cannulation and Venepuncture activity,
Resilience on the Run workshop
• Intern Education and Training Program – 2 x 1
hour sessions per week which consist of both
tutorial and practical based learning
• Department specific presentations held on
a weekly basis which includes case studies,
presentations, Grand Rounds, Journal Club, and
department meetings to review teamwork and
training strategies.
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Junior Doctor Representation:
• Junior Medical Officer Advisory Committee
• Medical Education and Training Committee
Research Opportunities:
• Research, Ethics and Governance Department
• Clinical Governance Unit
• Departmental research projects and audits
Social:
• Active JMO society that organises monthly social
activities
• Close to shopping centres, rail links within walking
distance, easy access to transportation, local bus
services
• Located 40km west of Brisbane, an hour from
the Gold Coast and an hour from Toowoomba,
Ipswich offers a blend of heritage charm,
metropolitan sophistication and expansive green
spaces. Ipswich has direct rail links to Brisbane,
as well as domestic and international airports, and
an extensive road transport network to Brisbane,
the Brisbane Valley and the Lockyer Valley.
2019 CONTACT DETAILS:
Ms Sandra Head, RN
Principal Medical Education Officer
Email: sandra.head@health.qld.gov.au
RMO Campaign Coordinator
Email: WM-RMOCampaign@health.qld.gov.au