Remuneration: - $89,095.00 - $139,187.00
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM24189
Intensive Care Medicine - Trainee - Liverpool Hospital, SWSLHD
About The Opportunity
Liverpool Hospital is recruiting for a Trainee to complement and enhance the current Intensive Care Medicine Department.
Life at South Western Sydney Local Health District is rewarding, progressive and diverse and is always focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care, Healthier Communities.
Where You'll Be Working
Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is the major health service for south-western Sydney, providing services to the local government area of Liverpool City Council as well as district services to residents and visitors in the area. It also provides a range of state-wide services in areas such as critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care and brain injury rehabilitation.
The Hospital provides a health service of international standing, with 23 operating theatres, capacity for 877 beds, diagnostic and imaging services, emergency and trauma care, maternity, paediatric, cancer care, mental health, ambulatory care, allied health and medical and surgical services from birth to aged care.
Liverpool Hospital is currently undergoing a major redevelopment. The $790 million Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct (LHAP) project will provide enhanced facilities and an increased capacity to meet future significant population growth for South Western Sydney.
Liverpool Hospital is a principal referral and teaching Hospital of the University of NSW and the Western Sydney University and also welcome students from over 20 universities and colleges.
Located in the heart of Liverpool City, the hospital is close to public transport, shopping centres and eateries.
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Workplace Giving Program
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees also have the opportunity to make a difference to help those less fortunate. Visit the Workplace Giving Program for more information.
What you'll be doing
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
- Minimum of 3 years post-graduate experience.
- Registered as a trainee with the College of Intensive Care Medicine or equivalent and completed or working towards completing the Primary examination. Evidence of training/competency in advanced life support.
- Previous experience in the critical care disciplines of intensive care or emergency medicine, with advanced airway skills from anaesthesia training in an equivalent (Tertiary) health care setting.
- Demonstrated interest and willingness to teach Junior Medical Staff and be involved in research projects and audits ongoing within the department.
- Evidence of completion of an introductory course to Intensive Care Medicine such as BASIC, or equivalent.
- Demonstrated excellent clinical skills, judgment, expertise and demonstrated teamwork skills within a multidisciplinary team.
- Preparedness and ability to work independently in a supervised environment.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
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For role related queries or questions contact Monique Leijten on Monique.Leijten@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 03, January 2025
