AddressCompany description:
About Barwon Health
Formed in 1998, Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Health services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve over 500,000 people through the efforts of over 9,000 staff and more than 1200 volunteers.
Job description:
Emergency Department Registrar
Position Summary
- Work in a specialty that are expert in the art of resuscitation, prioritisation and decision making and leadership
- Be part of a community of clinicians and administrative staff who provide excellent care to our region
- Work in an incredibly diverse team. Emergency Department Registrars may be:
- Training to be a FACEM
- https://acem.org.au/Content-Sources/Training/How-the-FACEM-Training-Program-works/FACEM-Trainees-enrolling-from-2022
- Upskilling in critical care and procedural skills to work in more rural and remote settings
- Training to be a GP and keen to do some extended skills time in Emergency Medicine
- Wanting to remain a generalist and gain some more acute hospital experience
- Keen to complete the Emergency Medicine Certificate and/or Associateship programs
- https://acem.org.au/Content-Sources/Certificate-and-Associateship-Training-Programs
- Training to be a FACEM
- Enjoy living and working in a beautiful part of the state!
About the facility
Formed in 1998, Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Health services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve over 500,000 people through the efforts of over 9,000 staff and more than 1200 volunteers.
About the Role
With the longest established Emergency Department in the state, Barwon Health prides itself on providing safe, quality healthcare to communities within Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula, Surf Coast and throughout the entire South West region of Victoria.
The Emergency Department at University Hospital Geelong treats close to 80,000 patients per year with 30% of presentations being paediatric. With access to all major specialties except Neurosurgery and Transplant Medicine, the variety and acuity of conditions treated ensures a stimulating work environment. Our geographic location results in high exposure to trauma cases, marine and land based toxinology and medical outreach to more peripheral centres.
It's also a great place to enjoy out of work activities such as - water sports, mountain biking, performing arts and indulging in fine food and wine.
As an ED registrar, you have access to:
- 36 months accredited ED time as an ACEM trainee - we are a Tier 1 site and classified as Major Referral
- Accredited for Training Stage 4 in the revised ACEM training program
- A newly accredited Emergency Medicine Education Registrar position (6mths 0.5 FTE)
- 3 or 6 month rotations in:
- ICU , Anaesthetics , Paediatrics, General Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- 6 month rotation at Colac Area Health (no night shift, evenings or weekends) - classified as Non ED time
- 2 days per week in Urgent Care Centre
- 1.5 days per week of anaesthetics with GP anaesthetist
- 0.5 days per week performing safety and quality activities
- Protected time to attend weekly registrar teaching at UHG
- Optional Secondment to Alice Springs ED
- 5 hours paid and protected teaching time per week
- Annual success in primary and fellowship examinations owing to longstanding robust preparation programs
- Research opportunities to fulfil trainee research requirement or to pursue academic interest
- Allocation of a mentor
- Allocation of a supervisor for mid and end of term feedback, whether on the ACEM training program or not
- Access to EMC/EMD/EMAD programs with high completion rate owing to the organisation by our Program Support Office and easy access to supervisors
- Linked accreditation if working at either of the Private Hospitals (St John of God, Epworth Geelong) which involves access to the teaching program at University Hospital Geelong
- Participation in the roster for after-hours, on-call and recall as required by your unit.
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
If you would like a copy to the Position Description, please send an email to ***********@barwonhealth.org.au, with the job request ID and title. We'll get back to you as soon as possible.
About the Culture
You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional, friendly and dedicated workforce who take pride in providing high-quality service. You will have support and guidance from fellow team members and management who exhibit our Barwon Health values, respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation. We are all dedicated to supporting the organisation in achieving our vision of - By 2050 everyone in our community enjoys the best health and wellbeing in Victoria.
Barwon Health Staff Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional development
- Access to employee wellness program
- Salary packaging
- Social club
- Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
About the Geelong Region
Sitting within one of Victoria's six regional health centres, Barwon Health serves the community of Greater Geelong and beyond. Victoria's second largest city after Melbourne! Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean ‘Tongue of Land'.
- Enjoy a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes at affordable prices.
- High standard of schooling options throughout the area
- A stone throw from the Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road
- Appreciate beautiful parks, rivers, walks and wineries
To find out more about the Geelong region, visit our Moving to the Region page on the Barwon Health website.
Diversity and Inclusion
We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.
We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and welcomes applications from those who identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government's Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)
We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.
To join our team, all candidates are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and influenza, aligning with our health services immunisation policy.
