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Employment Type: Temporary VariousRemuneration: -Hours Per Week: 32Requisition ID: CAM23141An exciting opportunity exists at St Vincent's Hospital Sydney for a Neuroimmunology Disorder Fellow to participate in the delivery of high-quality care to St Vincent's Hospital patients with complex neuro-immunological and neuro-haematological disease. Participating in the high quality care of patients, the Fellow will demonstrate qualities of excellence, integrity and compassion.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 research.Centrally 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 doingParticipation in delivery of high-quality personalised neurological care for inpatients and outpatients with complex immunological or haematological disease including MS, AHSCT for MS or neuroimmunological disease, amyloid and paraproteinaemic disorders, pre-assessment and complications of CAR-T cell therapy, complications of oncology treatment including checkpoint inhibitor therapy, immune or haematologically mediated peripheral nerve and muscle disease. While primary responsibilities are primarily clinical, participation in research is strongly encouraged.Applicants for this position should have completed two years of core training in Neurology with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. The duties and responsibilities of the position will include:Assessment of complex neuro-immunologic or - haematologic inpatients, interdigitating with specialties of immunology, haematology and oncologyAttendance to the weekly AHSCT for MS and neuroimmunological disease and the weekly neuro oncology clinicAttendance to the multi-disciplinary Amyloid clinicWeekly Neurophysiology clinic with an emphasis on immune/haematology mediated diseases; enabling fulfilment of Level 2-3 Neurophysiology accreditation.The position will allow the opportunity to participate in research including the established AHSCT clinical trials as well as the international MS Base registry. Drs Massey and Carroll have active collaborations with the Garvan Institute focusing on translational research in MS and Guillain Barre Syndrome and with the VCCRI/Kinghorn Cancer centre focusing on translational research and clinical trials in amyloidosis and paraproteinaemic disorders. The neuroimmunology fellow will be instrumental to these research projects.The Fellow will be required for duties outside normal working hours by arrangement.The Fellow will work within the framework of the philosophy and policies of the Hospital will provide and maintain a high quality of individual patient care. The position will promote learning of those skills deemed necessary and desirable for the practice of Australia and New Zealand Association of Neurologists (ANZAN). The Neuroimmunology Fellow will participate in teaching for junior medical, nursing and allied health staff assigned to the Department, also to supervise and complete accurate and comprehensive medical records. The Fellow should participate in all aspects of the care and investigation of patients under the direct care of the Department and those persons seen in consultation by members of the Department.The Fellow is delegated responsibility and authority to provide safe, effective and individualised patient care both directly and through the allocated junior medical officers by teaching and directing, supervising and ensuring their performances. The duties of the Neuroimmunology Fellow include ensuring that all inpatients and outpatients seen and properly evaluated promptly, including those requiring admission to Hospital. As some patients are admitted via the Emergency Department, a rapid response to requests for assessment from Emergency is essential. The senior medical officers under whose care a patient has been admitted should be promptly informed.MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of AustraliaCompletion of two core training years of FRACP in NeurologyDemonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgment and expertise.Demonstrated teamwork, time management and problem-solving skills as part of a multidisciplinary team.Demonstrated excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and computer skills.Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Mission and Values of the Mary Aikenhead Ministries.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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