Gastroenterology Advanced Trainee

at  ACT Health

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Gastroenterology Advanced Trainee
Employment Type: Full Time
Classification: Registrar 1 – 4
Salary: $112,917 - $141,084 (Plus 11.5% Super)
Location: The Canberra Hospital
Section: Gastroenterology
Closing Date: 4 August 2024

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS POSITION YOU MUST BE PGY 4 + BY FEBRUARY 2025

The Gastroenterology & Hepatology Unit (GEHU) at The Canberra Hospital is the tertiary referral hospital for the ACT and South Eastern NSW. It provides high level care for the full range of gastroenterology and hepatology disorders. The GEHU has special expertise in managing IBD, dealing with disorders of the liver and biliary system and in providing endoscopy services including complex therapeutic procedures.
The GEHU runs a full outpatient service. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake at least 2 clinics per week. Referrals are received from within the hospital, from local specialists as well as the primary care doctors in the region.
It is essential that advanced trainees undertake significant publishable research during their period of employment in the GEHU. There are opportunities for both clinical and laboratory based research. Applicants are advised to familiarise themselves with the research interests of the Unit and to make specific enquiries regarding their proposed research. A developed research plan is likely to be highly regarded by the Appointments Committee. In addition to several ongoing areas of clinical and endoscopy research, the Unit has a well-developed laboratory based research program in liver research (fatty liver, hepatocellular carcinoma, and ischaemia-reperfusion injury), inflammatory bowel disease (macrophage function) and gastrointestinal cancer.
This is a one-year position intended for an advanced trainee who has successfully completed their 2 core years and is looking for further training with special emphasis in either hepatology, IBD or endoscopy. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the Unit’s on-call roster, inpatient care and endoscopy service as well as playing a leading role in the scientific and quality assurance meetings.
Although main role will be in their chosen area of work, either hepatology, IBD or endoscopy, working with the relevant specialists, they will be expected to rotate trough the other sub-specialities. They will be expected to play a major part in the multi-disciplinary care of patients, particularly those that are acutely ill. It will be expected that the successful applicant will take up the position with a research plan already developed and that they will publish at least one paper in a peer reviewed journal during the year and present at a national or international conference.

BEHAVIOURAL CAPABILITIES

• Strong organisational skills with a high degree of drive
• Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet clients’ needs

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency; completed FRACP Part 1;

At least 4 years hospital experience and successful completion of first and/or second core year/s of training in gastroenterology

• The successful applicant will need to be available for occasional weekend and after-hours work.

CHS is leading the drive to digitally transform health service delivery in Australia through the implementation of a territory wide Digital Health Record. Computer literacy skills are required which are relevant to this role as you will be responsible for completing required documentation and becoming a proficient user of the Digital Health Record and/or other Information Technology systems; once proficient, you will need to remain current with changes, updates and contingencies.
You will need to understand how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
You will need to fulfil the responsibilities of this role as detailed in the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, Clinical Governance Framework, Partnering With Consumers Framework and other related frameworks.

HOW TO APPLY / OR WANT TO KNOW MORE?

Applications must be submitted through the e-recruitment system. Applications must include a copy of a current resumé, and

• A pitch of no more than two pages outlining your skills, knowledge and experience and why you should be considered for this role. You should take into consideration the selection criteria under “what you require” when drafting your response.

Where possible include specific relevant examples of your work.
CHS Contact: Dr Vipul Aggarwal, +61 2 5124 8605 or 5124 4423, vipul.aggarwal@act.gov.au
Job: Junior Medical Officers
Salary Range: 112,917.00 - 141,084.00
Closing Date: 04/Aug/2024, 8:59:00 AM

Under limited direction of the Clinical Director you will:
1. Provide competent and efficient clinical management of patients under the supervision and direction of Consultant Physicians. Clinical duties will include assessment and management acute presentations, in-patient care, diagnosis and management of patients in outpatient clinics, consultations and clinical handover.
2. Participate in the supervision, training and professional development of junior medical staff and participate in the teaching of medical students attached to the GEHU.
3. Demonstrate progress in training in the specialty including participation in the relevant teaching program and activities, timely completion of assessments and involvement in research.
4. Have currency in an Advanced Life Support Course or attain this within three months of commencement with annual refreshers.
5. Participate in the GEHU after-hours and on-call roster & in the general medical registrars’ on- call & after-hour rosters which entails evening, night and weekend shifts.
6. Contribute to clinical audit and participate in changes that improve quality and safety of patient care.
7. Comply with the policies and requirements of the Medical Board of Australia and the policies of Canberra Health Services.
8. Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.