Neonatal Simulation Fellow

About the role

Mater Health and Mater Education are pleased to offer a unique training opportunity for a Simulation Education Fellow in Neonatology. 

Mater recognises that whilst teaching is a key component of the role of a specialist there is no formal education in this area.   Mater is a leader in the area of team-based and technical skill simulation training and research, and is home to a state-of-the-art simulation centre, affiliated with the world renowned Centre for Medical Simulation in Boston. 

The position is a full time based at the South Brisbane campus, this unique role will enable one Senior Registrar to obtain formal qualifications in Health Professions Education during their training, whilst working as a junior specialist in a supported transition to consultant. 

Salary range: Commensurate with experience

What you’ll be doing

The simulation and education component of this role will involve multidisciplinary education utilising a wide variety of educational modalities with a heavy focus on simulation.  During the 12-month role, the successful candidate will be provided with professional development support to obtain post graduate qualifications in health professions education. This includes participation in the Harvard affiliated Centre for Medical Simulation’s Simulation Instructor Course.

The clinical component of this role provides the opportunity to act as a junior neonatologist in the consultant roster with support and supervision from senior colleagues. 

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

• Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
• Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
• Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Access to on-site, discounted parking
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues

Applications close on Friday 29 March 2024.  Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered

This is an exceptional opportunity offering an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the increased responsibilities of this role. 

For further information, please contact Dr Pita Birch, Director Neonatology on 07 3163 8***.