Employment Type: Temporary Various
Remuneration: As per EBA
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM26718
The SVH Darlinghurst Cunningham Movement Disorders Fellow will participate in delivery of high-quality personalised movement disorders neurological care for inpatients and outpatients including botulinum toxin clinics, dopaminergic infusion therapies for Parkinson’s, deep brain stimulation and MRI guided focussed ultrasound (MRgFUS). While primary responsibilities are primarily clinical, participation in research is expected.
Where you’ll be working
St 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. Vincents Hospital is a major public hospital and a principal tertiary referral hospital. St Vincents 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. Vincents 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 doing

Applicants for this position should have completed training in Neurology with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or its equivalent. The duties and responsibilities of the position will include:

• movement disorders outpatient clinics including taking a leading role in the FXTAS (FMR1 gene) carrier clinic
• Attendance to monthly Neurogenetics Clinic in the Clinical Genomics Unit
• Botulinum toxin treatment for movement disorders (including spasmodic dysphonia)
• neurophysiology with an emphasis on movement disorders
• apomorphine infusion and Levodopa gel jejunal infusion therapies for Parkinson’s
• neurological management of deep brain stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders including Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, tremor including intraoperative assessment and DBS programming
• MRI guided focussed ultrasound (MRgFUS) thalamotomy for tremor and movement disorders, including patient selection, intra-operative assessments and aftercare

The position will allow the opportunity to participate in research including the established MRgFUS Research Framework and Movement Disorders clinical trials. The Movement Disorders Fellow will be required for duties outside normal working hours by arrangement. Post FRACP applicants should enquire directly with Prof Stephen Tisch on (02) 8382 3305.

• MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia
• Completion of training in Neurology with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or its equivalent (post-FRACP). Attainment of FRACP in Neurology
• Registration with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians
• Demonstrated 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?
For role related queries or questions contact Stephen Tisch on stephen.tisch@svha.org.au

Applicants for this position should have completed training in Neurology with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or its equivalent. The duties and responsibilities of the position will include:

• movement disorders outpatient clinics including taking a leading role in the FXTAS (FMR1 gene) carrier clinic
• Attendance to monthly Neurogenetics Clinic in the Clinical Genomics Unit
• Botulinum toxin treatment for movement disorders (including spasmodic dysphonia)
• neurophysiology with an emphasis on movement disorders
• apomorphine infusion and Levodopa gel jejunal infusion therapies for Parkinson’s
• neurological management of deep brain stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders including Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, tremor including intraoperative assessment and DBS programming
• MRI guided focussed ultrasound (MRgFUS) thalamotomy for tremor and movement disorders, including patient selection, intra-operative assessments and aftercar

The position will allow the opportunity to participate in research including the established MRgFUS Research Framework and Movement Disorders clinical trials. The Movement Disorders Fellow will be required for duties outside normal working hours by arrangement. Post FRACP applicants should enquire directly with Prof Stephen Tisch on (02) 8382 3305.

• MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia
• Completion of training in Neurology with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or its equivalent (post-FRACP). Attainment of FRACP in Neurology
• Registration with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians
• Demonstrated 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