Fellow in Pain Medicine

Job Description:About the RoleYou will be responsible for the day-to-day clinical management of patients under the care & direction of the Pain Medicine Consultants at the Barbara Walker Centre for Pain Management (BWCPM) to ensure a high quality of patient care. You will co-manage outpatients & inpatients, including patients with acute and cancer related pain. You will liaise with parent units and other related specialities and coordination of care plans. The position will enable you to learn appropriate management of patients with simple and complex pain issues in an interdisciplinary setting.Work collaboratively with the BWCPM Medical Specialists to provide comprehensive assessment and management of those with persistent painProvide a specialist pain consultation service for inpatient teamsInvolvement in interventional pain procedures and audit of clinical outcomes for this groupFamiliarity with the Faculty of Pain Medicine Training program and compliance with its requirements for training which include 3 monthly in-training assessmentsMaintain and document accurate activity statistics according to BWCPM funding modelMonday - Friday role only. No on-call/weekend/night shiftsClassifications for this position will range from HM25 - HM30 ($125,900.84 - $173,290.00 per annum).Position commences February, 2025. Contracted to February, 2026.Your ContributionCurrent unrestricted registration with AHPRAMBBS or equivalentCompletion or near completion of an Australian Postgraduate Medical Fellowship.Eligibility for registration as a trainee with the Facility of Pain MedicineCurrent National criminal history checkWhat we OfferSalary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!Employee Assistance ProgramAbility to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilitiesCBD Location, close to Public Transport and close to lots of car parksDiscounts and Promotions always available through our FoundationCareer development & advancement encouragedCulture of continuous improvementAbout Barbara Walker Centre for Pain ManagementBWCPM is located at St Vincent’s Hospital (SVHM), and is predominantly an ambulatory (outpatient) inter-disciplinary service that provides assessment, treatment and consultation for patients with persistent pain. The service comprises specialist pain clinicians (Pain Medicine Physicians, Pain Medicine trainees, Psychiatrist, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Clinical Nurse Consultants, Allied Health Assistant and Research Assistant) working as an integrated team to address the medical, physical and psycho-social factors contributing to the persistence of pain and its consequent disability.Working at St Vincent’sSVHM is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.ApplicationPlease attach your resume and cover letter to your application.Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.Please visit our website, for further information regarding ourSVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist: Review the following documents:Contact Details: Harry Eeman - Clinical Director Barbara Walker Centre Pain Management - harry.eeman@svha.org.auAlternate Contact:Closing Date: 15 May 2024 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.For further information, visit https or get in contact atCode of Conduct: