Common use of Professional Development Assistance - Senior Medical Officers Clause in Contracts

Professional Development Assistance - Senior Medical Officers. 7.4.1 In the interests of patient and doctor safety, medical officers must access the professional development necessary to contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of professional knowledge, skills and scope of clinical practice. 7.4.2 Professional development is to be discussed and the goals agreed through a Performance Appraisal and Development (PAD) process paying due attention to both the individual doctor’s needs and the clinical circumstances in which they practice. Further, professional development entitlements must reasonably provide value to Queensland Health as well as the individual clinician. Professional Development Leave (PDL) is paid leave established to contribute to the requirements for the professional development of the Senior Medical Officer.