Advanced Trainee

Description:

An opportunity to join the Palliative care Department at Ryde Hospital. Rewarding career opportunities are available at NSLHD and offer a flexible career with a diverse and interesting case mix where medical staff are involved in all aspects of a patient's care.

Where you'll be working
Ryde Hospital is currently undergoing an exciting $479 million Redevelopment that will transform the delivery of healthcare for the Ryde local community. The Redevelopment will result in new and enhanced health facilities and services including emergency, critical care, inpatient, community, ambulatory care services and more. With construction commenced early 2023, this is an opportunity for you to form part of the team that will transform the future of health Services in the Ryde Community.

What you'll be doing

To provide an opportunity to undertake advanced training in Palliative Medicine within a specialist palliative care service. The Advanced Trainee in Palliative Medicine will provide quality healthcare to patients under supervision, as part of a hospital consultation service, while developing a broad knowledge of the principles and practice of palliative medicine and a satisfactory level of competence in palliative medicine as required for Advanced Training. This position will have supervision from specialist medical staff whilst undertaking learning and professional development as outlined by the Chapter of Palliative Medicine, Royal Australasian College of Physicians.

1. MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia
2. RACP advanced trainees (Palliative Medicine and other subspecialties), Australasian Chapter of Palliative Medicine trainees, Clin. Foundations in Palliative Medicine (RACP) trainees, Faculty of Pain Medicine trainees and Family Medicine Program trainees or as detailed under Qualifications above
3. Completed at least four years residency since graduation
4. Current Drivers license
5. Proven satisfactory clinical performance, supported by submissions of two current referees
6. Demonstrated sound, effective communication skills with patients, medical and surgical colleagues and other staff
7. Demonstrated commitment to own personal and professional development
8. A professional attitude and flexibility in work role with a preparedness and ability to participate in after- hours overtime and on-call rosters and the required rotations both between services and geographical location to deliver patient care (including rural locations if applicable to the stream)

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For role related queries or questions contact Dr Martin Kennedy email - **************@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 02, June 2025