Gastroenterology Advanced Trainee (First year)

at  ACT Health

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Gastroenterology Advanced Trainee (First year)
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 and Hepatology Unit at Canberra Hospital provides consultative and endoscopic services for persons with digestive diseases, including liver and biliary tract disease.

The Unit provides:

• Inpatient care of patients with gastroenterological diseases;
• Consulting service;
• Endoscopic procedures (including ERCP and EUS);
• Clinics for patients with viral hepatitis and other liver diseases, inflammatory bowel disease, inherited gastrointestinal cancer and complex gastrointestinal disorders and pancreato-biliary disorders; and
• Clinics, support and follow up for participants in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program.

The primary function of the position is to provide high quality clinical care to both inpatients and outpatients within the Canberra Health Services network. The registrar will be involved in education and research activities, will provide clinical support and set a professional example to more junior clinical staff. The position is accredited for training with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP), Gastroenterology. Successful applicants are expected to be committed to completing training in gastroenterology
An advanced training position is a leadership role with significant responsibility. As an advanced trainee in gastroenterology, you represent the department of gastroenterology in your hospital, as well as your respective consultants. You should be an exemplary role model for all basic trainees and always find time to mentor your junior colleagues. You should present yourself as the consummate professional with patient care, safety and confidentiality at the heart of everything you do. You will be required to manage both inpatient and outpatient care simultaneously, delegate effectively where appropriate and
This is a one year position intended for a trainee who has completed their basic physician training and is looking for further advanced training within Gastroenterology & Hepatology. 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.
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.
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.

BEHAVIOURAL CAPABILITIES

1. Strong organisational skills with a high degree of drive
2. Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet patients’ needs

POSITION REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS

Mandatory

• MBBS or equivalent qualification
• General Registration with the Medical Board of Australia and trainee registration with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP)
• Successful completion of the RACP written and clinical examinations and basic physician training
• Be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• 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.

Desirable

• Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in alignment to the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, Clinical Governance Framework, Partnering With Consumers Framework and all 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:
A/Prof Vipul Aggarwal
Director, Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Canberra Hospital
Yamba Drive, Garran, ACT, 2605
vipul.aggarwal@act.gov.au
ph: +61 2 5124 0000
Job: Junior Medical Officers
Salary Range: 112,917.00 - 141,084.00
Closing Date: 04/Aug/2024, 8:59:00 AM

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 including 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 ACT Health.
8. Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.