Advanced Trainee

Employment Type: Temporary Various
Remuneration: -
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM16899

What you'll be doing

****please note this position is from 6 February 2023 to 6 August 2023
In this role the successful candidate would gain experience in amputee (upper limb, lower limb) rehab, stroke and other neurological conditions.
Advanced trainees in Rehabilitation Medicine is to gain learning and experiences in general and specialised terms,
utilising evidenced based rehabilitation medicine principles, with the goal to progress through the AFRM Training
program towards obtaining Fellowship.
Advanced Trainee is to perform comprehensive rehabilitation assessments which include patient assessment, making
treatment decisions, performing procedures and maintaining adequate medical records; and developing expertise in
medical practice, in a complex clinical environment. The Advanced trainee will supervise general medical
management of patients admitted/referred to the Department of Rehabilitation and build an integrated care plan with
interdisciplinary teams and the department to achieve best patient outcome.
Advanced trainees are expected to participate in consultative and outpatient services in a variety of ambulatory care
settings which may include hospital facilities and private consulting rooms.
Close and effective liaison with consultants will allow the doctor to demonstrate their level of ability and understanding
of patient care and enable you to expand your areas of responsibility. All patients managed within the hospitals of the
health service are under the direct care of a specialist medical practitioner. All decisions regarding their care are to be
clearly communicated with the specialist responsible for that care.

• MBBS or equivalent, currently registered with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Completion of minimum three (3) years postgraduate medical experience in Australian Health System with demonstrated experience and commitment in a rehabilitation setting.
• Demonstrated sufficient clinical experience in order to undertake the clinical duties for clinical rotations, and proficiency in basic and advanced life support.
• Demonstrated advanced ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the planning, delivery and coordination of patient care.
• Demonstrated advanced communication skills, including the ability to convey, and adapt verbal and written information to a clinical and non-clinical audience.
• Demonstrated advanced good organisational and time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.

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For role related queries or questions contact Peter Sturgess on Peter.STURGESS@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 9th December 2022