Basic Physician Trainee
🔍 Statewide
Remuneration: $110,986.00 to $139,187.00 p.a.
Requisition ID: CAM24704
An exciting opportunity exists to join the Royal Prince Alfred Basic Physician Training Network!
RPA BPT Network – AMR 2026 – Applications close 05/08/2025
The RPA BPT Network may offer 1- or 2-year contracts (as required for completion of their length of training) to applicants who have completed their time in an accredited BPT role. All other applicants will be offered 3-year contracts, subject to change, with final rankings from the application process and service provision requirements determining the length of training contract that will be offered. Previous or current registration with RACP in non-BPT roles does not guarantee a 2-year contract.
Please also note that once a BPT offer is accepted, any application you make for any subsequent round BPT position during the 2026 AMR campaign will not be considered whilst you are holding that offer.
Situated next to, and acting as the principal teaching hospital of the University of Sydney Medical School, this close affiliation allows for unique teaching and research opportunities. We offer a great range of terms available including Cardiology, Clinical Pharmacology & Drug Health, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/Hepatology, Aged Care, Haematology, Immunology, Intensive Care, Infectious Diseases, Neurology, Oncology, Palliative Care, Renal, Respiratory, and Rheumatology.
Bankstown hospital is a large metropolitan acute general hospital located in one of Sydney’s fastest growing areas. It offers an excellent range of general and specialty terms including Aged Care, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Rheumatology, Neurology, Oncology and Respiratory run by a group of enthusiastic physicians that are highly motivated to provide an outstanding educational experience to all trainees.
In addition, our trainees gain valuable experience from rural and remote general medical training opportunities in Dubbo, Bathurst and Alice Springs with specific experience in Aboriginal healthcare delivery.
The RPA network delivers a comprehensive training program covering core internal, specialty and subspecialty medicine as well as clinical skills and professional development. This is supported by the MDOK program, which provides a range of wellbeing and advocacy activities to support basic physician trainees. The network is led by an enthusiastic team who have a strong commitment to medical training and education. For more information, please go to the website www.rpabptnetwork.com.au.
What you'll be doing
Basic Physician Training roles consist of rotations through medical departments, working under an appropriate level of supervision by consultants. Rotations have different levels of responsibility and team structures. BPTs will gain increasing clinical autonomy and accountability as team leaders throughout the course of the three-year training program, building on their skills and attributes with the goal of entering an Advanced Training program.
BPTs undertaking the care of medical patients should ensure that they operate within their own level of expertise within a collaborative clinical care model and to seek consultation with the treating physician when appropriate, in the following activities:
- Clinically assess patients, incorporating consultation/history taking, examination, and formulation of a differential diagnosis and management plans
- Discuss diagnoses and management plans with patients and their families or carers
- Document the progress of patients in multiple settings
- Prescribe medications tailored to patients’ needs and conditions
- Transfer care of patients
- Choose, organise and interpret investigations
- Assess and manage acutely unwell patients
- Plan, prepare for, perform, and provide after care for important procedures
What we can offer you
- Supportive, collegiate and diverse work environment
- Ongoing professional development and career opportunities
- Salary packaging and fitness passport for eligible staff including utilizing SLHD gym facilities
- Wellbeing, advocacy, mentorship and support opportunities exclusively for medical staff through SLHDs multifaceted workplace program MDOK.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- MBBS or equivalent, current general registration with the Medical Board of Australia
- A minimum of two (2) full years of postgraduate experience by the start of the clinical year
- Current registration as a Basic Physician Trainee with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (or eligible for) and intent to obtain Fellowship of Royal Australasian College of Physicians.
- 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
- Compliance with NSW Health Policy Directive PD2024_015 for Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases
SELECTION CRITERIA:
- MBBS or equivalent, current general registration with the Medical Board of Australia?
- This role requires eligibility for or current registration as a Basic Physician Trainee with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) and intent to obtain Fellowship of the RACP. What is your current RACP status?
- Qualifications and experience as outlined in the Essential Requirements for the role
- Demonstrated recent relevant experience in clinical medicine and ability to work in a complex clinical environment
- Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills in dealings with patients, team members and supervisors
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning, teaching, research, quality improvement and clinical leadership in medicine
- Demonstrated teamwork, time management and problem-solving skills in a clinical setting within a multidisciplinary team
- Proven ability to apply clinical knowledge and concepts in practical situations in the context of multiple competing priorities
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact RPA BPT Network Manager, Mr Colin Strike on colin.strike@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 05, August 2025
