Registrar - Palliative

Reference Number: 753
Job Title: Palliative Care Registrar
Employment Type: Fixed-Term Full Time
Hours per Fortnight: 86
Location: Graham Street
Job Close Date: 13/03/2024
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About the Role:
Candidates are encouraged to apply for the position of Palliative Medicine Registrar at Goulburn Valley Health in Shepparton. This is a newly accredited post in a fast growing regional Hospital with inpatient, Inreach, community consultancy roles.
The position is for an accredited Palliative Medicine Registrar (term 4 - Cancer Centre) who is a trainee of the Australasian Chapter of Palliative Medicine. The appointee will work in Mary Coram Unit and will be expected to progress towards obtaining Fellowship of the Australasian Chapter of Palliative Medicine in a timely manner. The appointee will be part of the team providing consistent Specialist Palliative medical care. Specialist Palliative care beds are located in Mary Coram Unit (Rehab). GVH has onsite cancer centre- medical oncology. The trainee is expected to work closely with oncologists, visiting radiation oncologist, attend weekly Oncology Inter disciplinary meeting, review of inpatients, clinic patients, joint inpatient care for relevant patients. One of the oncologists- completed Diploma in Palliative Medicine (who will be a co-supervisor) for the trainee.
Candidates are encouraged to apply for the position of Palliative Medicine Registrar at Goulburn Valley Health in Shepparton. This is a newly accredited post in a fast growing regional Hospital with inpatient, Inreach, community consultancy roles.
The position is for an accredited Palliative Medicine Registrar (term 4 - Cancer Centre) who is a trainee of the Australasian Chapter of Palliative Medicine. The appointee will work in Mary Coram Unit and will be expected to progress towards obtaining Fellowship of the Australasian Chapter of Palliative Medicine in a timely manner. The appointee will be part of the team providing consistent Specialist Palliative medical care. Specialist Palliative care beds are located in Mary Coram Unit (Rehab). GVH has onsite cancer centre- medical oncology. The trainee is expected to work closely with oncologists, visiting radiation oncologist, attend weekly Oncology Inter disciplinary meeting, review of inpatients, clinic patients, joint inpatient care for relevant patients. One of the oncologists- completed Diploma in Palliative Medicine (who will be a co-supervisor) for the trainee.
The successful candidate will have:

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Medical Practitioner
• Registrar level of experience in medicine, oncology, general practice or related disciplines.
• Candidates undertaking Pain specialist training and/ or Clinical Diploma in Palliative Medicine will be preferred.

Position Description:
Why work at GV Health?

• Free

to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community * Generous
, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships * Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance

• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged.
Three (3) COVID-19 vaccination doses are a mandatory requirement for all roles and seasonal Influenza vaccination (where mandated). Further pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, further immunisations. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request.
GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements.
Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.