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Job-sharing in paediatric training in Australia: availability and trainee perceptions
1Department of General Peadiatrics, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, VIC.
The Medical Journal of Australia
|May 11, 2001
Summary
Job-sharing in Australian paediatric training hospitals varies, but trainees report positive experiences. This flexible work arrangement enhances work-life balance and enthusiasm without compromising patient care quality.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Paediatric Training
- Workforce Flexibility
Background:
- Job-sharing is a flexible work arrangement.
- Its availability and perception in paediatric training are not well-documented.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the availability of job-sharing in Australian paediatric training hospitals.
- To evaluate paediatric trainees' perspectives on job-sharing.
Main Methods:
- National survey utilizing structured telephone interviews and postal questionnaires.
- Data collected from Directors of Paediatric Physician Training (DPPTs) and paediatric trainees who job-shared in 1998.
Main Results:
- Significant variation exists in job-sharing availability, eligibility, and unit accessibility across hospitals.
- Trainees reported benefits including reduced fatigue, increased enthusiasm, and improved work-life balance.
- Trainees perceived no adverse impact on patient care quality or training quality compared to full-time positions.
Conclusions:
- Job-sharing policies and practices differ among Australian paediatric training institutions.
- Trainee experiences with job-sharing are predominantly positive, highlighting its potential as a valuable training model.
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