Senior Registrar - Anaesthetics

This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Full Time and Fixed Term Part Time appointments for 12 months with the possibility of extension(s).
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 21/06/2024
Have you been dreaming of working in an extraordinary destination while enjoying stunning beaches, a thriving arts scene and a laid-back lifestyle?
Look no further! We have an exceptional opportunity waiting for you in Perth, Western Australia. Perth is known as Australia’s sunniest capital city, offering an unbeatable quality of life that blends urban living with natures beauty.
Here’s why you will fall in love with it: * Breathtaking landscapes, from the iconic Kings Park to pristine beaches like Cottesloe & Scarborough, perfect for the outdoor enthusiast

• Cultural Richness, immerse yourself in a thriving arts and cultural scene with galleries, museums, music and more
• Work life balance, enjoy a relaxed pace of life, shorter commute times and a focus on work/life balance
• Multicultural Community, Perth’s diverse community welcomes people from all over the world making it easy to connect and build lasting relationships

Opportunity
The South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) provides hospital and community-based public health services to nearly a quarter of WA’s population as well as supporting WA Country Health Service patients from the Great Southern, Southern Wheatbelt and Goldfields regions. Our hospital network provides services that include the renowned adult burns service, emergency care and heart, lung and renal transplants.
The Anaesthesia and Pain department invites applications for our 2025 Senior Registrar, General and Specialty Fellowship positions. Our Senior Registrar’s (Fellows) are responsible for the Anaesthetic management and Perioperative care of patients undergoing surgical or other procedures at Fiona Stanley and Fremantle Hospitals in normal hours and approximately 1 in 5 on call out of hours. In addition, our Senior Registrars (Fellows) and supervise our Junior Registrar cohort under the direction of a nominated Consultant Anaesthetist.
Our Specialty Anaesthetic Fellowship positions are for a 12-month duration and are designed to give additional in-depth training. Our general fellowships are available at either 6 or 12 month duration during which there is scope for requesting lists in areas of interest.
The Simulation fellowship is 6 months duration and is combined with 6 months in General Fellowship.
Specialty Anaesthetic Fellowship positions offered are as follows:

• Airway
• Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
• Cardiothoracic
• Obstetrics
• Perioperative Medicine
• Regional Anaesthesia
• Research
• Simulation
• General
• Vascular

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience
• Relocation assistance for interstate & international candidates; including visa support if required
• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values collaboration and innovation
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• The chance to live and work in one of the most beautiful cities in the world

The WA Health System is offering further relocation incentives for eligible clinical health professionals. Up to $10,000 (payable in 2 instalments – 6 months & 12 months of service). Please refer to the below link for further information.
Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.
Want to know more? Contact HR Connect or +61 8 6152 2499.
To Apply:
Applicants are requested to apply online via (Please note: Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants). Emailed applications will not be accepted.
Applicants must provide the following documents as part of their application in order to be considered for appointment:

• A detailed curriculum vitae (of no more than 4 A4 pages) including the names and contact details of 2 x referees. Your CV must provide a summary of your experience in the context of the advertised vacancy.
• Preference of top 3 sub speciality areas
• Provide a covering letter addressing the following in no more than 2 pages:
• Outline your ability to undertake the safe anaesthetic care of adult, obstetric and basic paediatric patients at Senior Registrar level.
• Demonstrate with relevant examples clinical experience, knowledge, and ongoing commitment to your selected sub speciality(ies)

• Provide a statement/letter addressing how you meet the following selection criteria in no more than 1 page:

EC1 – Eligible for registration by the Medical Board of Australia
EC2 - Provisional fellow and above with the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists or equivalent Overseas Authority at commencement of employment
EC3 - Demonstrated with examples experience, ability, and ongoing commitment to teaching and education
EC7 - Demonstrated with examples active participation in continuing medical education activities
Applicant documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process.
Multiple applications will not be considered in their entirety. Where multiple applications are uploaded, the last document to be uploaded will be the only document accepted and considered by the panel.
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT A CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) / RESUME WILL BE INVALID.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact .
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.