Basic Physician Trainee
EAST COAST MEDICAL NETWORK - AMR 2026 - Applications Close Tuesday 5th August 2025
The East Coast Medical Network may offer a 1- or 2-year contract (as required for completion of basic 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. Trainees will be eligible to participate in the clinical examination training program in the final year of the ECMN training contract regardless of the duration of prior RACP training completed.
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.
Employment Type: Temporary Various
Remuneration: As per award
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM25906
An exciting opportunity exists to join the East Coast Medical Network as a Basic Physician Trainee
Where you'll be working
The East Coast Medical Network is dedicated to the training of balanced, well- rounded and competent physicians.
Vocationally based training is delivered across 5 locations situated along the spectacular East Coast of New South Wales, including Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney Hospital, The Royal Hospital for Women, Port Macquarie Base Hospital and Shellharbour Hospital. We support our trainees to reach their potential with an interactive and individualised education program that is underpinned by the fundamental tenets of access to opportunity, equality and fairness. The success of the network is only in part demonstrated by some of the highest pass-rates in the state in the RACP written and clinical examinations, rather, we measure the success of our program by the ability of our graduates to obtain the advanced training positions they desire and the feedback from advanced training programs that they actively seek ECMN graduates for their demonstrated knowledge base, clinical acumen and work ethic.
The ECMN provides a wide range of sub-specialty medical terms in both urban and regional locations. There are no terms of nights. A comprehensive preference system is used to allocate terms and annual leave, aiming to give a wide range of training experiences. Our written education program augments the RACP run college lecture series, and is delivered weekly during protected teaching time, with a focus on direct interaction with experts in the field. We videoconference these tutorials to all our peripheral sites. All trainees are given the opportunity to attend a 2-week revision course. Our clinical preparation program is comprehensive, with several assigned activities per week including practice short and long cases, dedicated Neurology teaching, clinical investigation workshops and structured communication tutorials. Our professional development program aims to expand the skill sets of our medical trainees, with tutorials in leadership skills, managing JMOs, communication, curriculum vitae preparation and job interview skills. There are significant opportunities to become involved in teaching and research, as our network has strong ties with the University of New South Wales.
More information about the ECMN can be found on our website at About us - East Coast Medical Network
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
- 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 Taylor Scott at Taylor.Scott@health.nsw.gov.au or Adele Roberts at Adele.Roberts@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 05, August 2025
