Emergency Medicine Registrar at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Aug, 26

Salary

155223.0

Posted On

31 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Emergency Medicine, Patient Care, Trauma Management, Paediatric Emergency Care, Clinical Training, Medical Education, Research, Acute Medicine

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

‘Creating exceptional health care together.’ POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title: Emergency Medicine Registrar Employment Type: Full Time Classification: Registrar Salary: $125,473 to $155,223 (pa) Location: Canberra Hospital, Garran. North Canberra Hospital, Bruce Section: Medicine Closing Date: 28 June 2026 Please note: Applications with affiliation to a recruitment agency will not be considered What can we offer you: · City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra · Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital · Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions · 12.5%25 Superannuation · Visa sponsorship for eligible candidates · Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval). To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services About the role: This position is for a February 2027 commencement. An initial contract will be issued for a two‑year period, with further employment subject to the completion of relevant training requirements and progression. To be eligible for this position you must be PGY4+ by February 2027. Applicants with experience working in Emergency Medicine, wishing to pursue Emergency Medical training are encouraged to apply. Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding regions. More information can be found on the CHS website. Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available at: ACTPS Medical Practitioners Enterprise Agreement 2023 - 2026 Emergency Department Rotations will include both The Canberra Hospital and North Canberra Hospital. The Canberra Hospital ED is one of the busiest in the country, seeing >100,000 presentations per year, with 25%25 paediatric presentations. It is the regional referral centre for Trauma, Paediatrics and Women’s Health servicing ACT and southern NSW. TCH is accredited for 36 months of emergency medicine training with the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine, including accreditation for the paediatric and TS4 requirement. North Canberra Hospital ED is a large public hospital, 15 minutes from the city cenre. It sees >55 000 presentations per year, also with a significant paediatric presentation volume. NCH is accredited for 36 months of emergency medicine training with the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine, including accreditation for the paediatric and TS4 requirement. Additional accredited rotations: Anaesthetics; Intensive Care; Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; Paediatrics; Acute Medicine Unit; Hospital in the Home; Retrieval (CRRS); Research; Medical Education; Forensic; Trauma; Sexual Health. Opportunities with teaching and examination with Australian National University medical school, as well as formal appointments periodically. There is a comprehensive training program with protected weekly teaching time that addresses the ACEM curriculum. Specific support for exam preparation for both the primary and fellowship examinations is available. There is also the opportunity to engage in research activities for both personal interest, career development, and to fulfil College requirements. Canberra was voted best city for Quality of Life by Oxford Economics in 2025. There is easy access to high quality restaurants, outdoor recreation and natural beauty, without the traffic of other major cities. It is especially recognized as a great place to raise a family. We have immediate access to National Parks, hiking, climbing and are 3 hours from both the beach and the snow Prior to commencement, the successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check • Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy For more information regarding the position see the Position Description. How to apply or want to know more? Applications must be submitted through the e-recruitment system and must include: • A copy of a current resumé. • A response to the selection criteria under “what you require” in no more than two pages, outlining your skills, knowledge and experience and why you should be considered for this role. • Two referee reports. At least one from a current supervisor. You can download the referee report template here CHS Contact: Dr James Whyte, Staff Specialist Emergency Medicine, James.Whyte@act.gov.au #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, person-centred emergency care across rotations at The Canberra Hospital and North Canberra Hospital. Engage in a comprehensive training program, including teaching, research, and exam preparation for ACEM fellowship.