Advanced Trainee

• MBBS or equivalent, currently registered with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
• Completion of at least four postgraduate years and successful completion of the examination requirements of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, or equivalent, and be eligible to undertake subspecialty training in Geriatric Medicine in Australia.
• Demonstrated commitment to training in Geriatric Medicine.
• Demonstrated clinical practice as a registered medical practitioner in the last 2 years in a setting appropriate to the needs of the position.
• Sufficient clinical experience in order to undertake the key accountabilities for this role.
• Demonstrated understanding of patient flow and activity based funding.
• This position is subject to an appropriate supervision level which can be supported by the health agency. If the incumbent’s registration conditions include supervision requirements, the level of supervision must be able to be supported by the health agency for this role.
• Valid Working with Children Check, cleared National Police Check.
• To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy, this includes any amendments made from time to time.

1. Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role.
2. Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgment and expertise.
3. Advanced verbal, written and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to vary communication style in line with the understanding of the needs of diverse audiences.
4. Demonstrated ability to prioritise workloads and display a flexible approach to meet changing situations in a demanding and unpredictable clinical environment.
5. Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development and self-education.
6. Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.

For role related queries or questions contact:
Dr Karen Fernandez, Head of Department, at karen.fernandez@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 29, May 2025

To learn more about working for Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District visit our Junior Medical Officer Careers page.

NBMLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.