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Employment Type: Temporary VariousRemuneration: -Hours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: CAM23239Applications are invited for Unaccredited Trainee for our Otolaryngology department. The primary purpose of the role is to provide effective clinical management of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck patients at St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney.This role will be carried out under appropriate supervision, whilst developing expertise in medical practice, in a complex clinical environment. The unaccredited trainee is the key person who works closely with all members of a multi-disciplinary team and deals with matters of an urgent or sensitive nature, whilst exercising discretion, sensitivity and maintaining confidentiality.Where you'll be workingSt Vincent’s Health Network Sydney (SVHN) forms part of the NSW region of St Vincent’s Health Australia which is the largest diversified health care organisation within Australia’s not for profit and Catholic health care sectors. SVHN comprises some of Australia’s oldest and most prestigious hospitals; these include St Vincent’s Hospital and Sacred Heart Hospice. Along with three co-located research institutes – the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, and St Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research – we work in close partnership with other research bodies, universities, and health care providers.St. Vincent’s Hospital is a major public hospital and a principal tertiary referral hospital. St Vincent’s specialises in heart/lung transplantation; bone marrow transplantation; cardiology; neurosurgery, cancer; clinical genomics, HIV medicine; palliative care, respiratory medicine; mental health; and drug and alcohol services, aged psychiatry, homeless health and prisoner health. We are a clinical and education leader with a national and international reputation in medical researchCentrally located in Darlinghurst, it sits on the edge of Sydney’s business district. St. Vincent’s follows the philosophy of the Mary Aikenhead Ministries in its service to all regardless of race, nationality or creed. St Vincent’s Health Australia provides compassionate healthcare to people from all walks of life, but reflecting our mission, we are especially committed to people from vulnerable and marginalised backgrounds.The Hospital has a long-standing reputation for treating the highest acuity and complex patient loads, attracting referrals on a state-wide and national basis. The Hospital is a teaching hospital of the UNSW and University of Notre Dame and has academic associations with the Australian Catholic University, Sydney University and the University of Technology, Sydney.What you'll be doingThe primary purpose of the role is to provide effective clinical management of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck patients at St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney.This role will be carried out under appropriate supervision, whilst developing expertise in medical practice, in a complex clinical environment. The unaccredited trainee is the key person who works closely with all members of a multi-disciplinary team and deals with matters of an urgent or sensitive nature, whilst exercising discretion, sensitivity and maintaining confidentiality.Decision making and supervision will be at the appropriate level according to the doctor's skills, knowledge and experience. The unaccredited trainee will be expected to adopt a progressively more independent approach to patient management according to their experience, under the guidance of and at the discretion of the appropriate Attending Medical Officer (AMO). All patients managed within the hospitals of the health service are under the direct care of a specialist medical practitioner. All decisions regarding their care are to be clearly communicated with the specialist responsible for that care.MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.A minimum of 3 years of postgraduate experience and previous experience in an Otolaryngology, head and neck department, including sufficient clinical experience in order to undertake the key accountabilities for this role.Commitment to the Otolaryngology – Head and Neck SET training program: either completed or on track to complete the requirements for admission to SET training. This includes the completion of desired courses, exams and terms.Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgement and expertise, including demonstrated excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to vary communication style.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams, including the sharing of appropriate information internally and externally with key persons or services.Demonstrated ability to prioritise workloads and display a flexible approach to meet changing situations in a demanding and unpredictable clinical environment.Demonstrated ongoing commitment to further self-education, professional development and to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.Need more information?1) Click here for the2) Find out more about for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Lauren Gibson on lauren.gibson@svha.org.auApplications Close: 6th August 2024NSW Health
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