Trainee - Unaccredited Position
Emergency Medicine Trainee Unaccredited Position, Nepean Hospital
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (02-Feb-2026 up to 2 years)
Remuneration: $97,993 - $139,187
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM26392
Nepean Hospital is the tertiary referral unit for Blue Mountains and Lithgow Hospitals as well as the Central West of NSW. The Hospital is designated as a regional trauma centre with all major medical and surgical specialties on site and is affiliated with the University of Sydney. The new ED opened in early 2023 as part of the stage 1 redevelopment. It provides an excellent area to provide care for our patients in a modern and spacious environment. There are increased bed spaces with 5 active resus bays and a designated paediatric area. The hospital building also includes new medical wards, theatres, and catheter laboratory.
At Nepean we have a keen focus on clinical excellence and innovation in the care provided to the local community and the emergency department enjoys strong collegial relationships with all of our inpatient teams. Each day provides great exposure to a broad spectrum of patients and pathology that will enhance your development as a physician.
View our video introduction to the Nepean Emergency Department.
What you'll be doing
- Trainees are responsible for the assessment, investigation and initial management of patients presenting to the Emergency Department. This is under the supervision of the Emergency Physicians when required.
- Assist with the management of patients in order to provide high quality, safe, patient-centred care. This includes coordinating admissions, assisting with patient assessments, implementing treatment plans, and organizing referrals.
- Perform procedures under instruction and supervision, to assist with patient care and contribute to learning.
- Undertaking education and various other quality assurance activities carried out within the department.
- Participating in 24/7 rotating roster of days, evenings, nights and weekends.
Where you'll be working
- Nepean Emergency sees approximately 75,000 patients per year, of which about 36% are admitted to hospital. Approximately 20% of these patients are under 14 years of age.
- Staffed by 50 Emergency Physicians providing up to 5 consultants per shift from 0700-2400, with Advanced Trainee cover overnight.
- Consultant special interests including retrieval, toxicology, ultrasound and medical education.
- Designated Regional Trauma Centre by the Institute of Trauma and Injury Management.
- Accredited by ACEM for 3 years of training including TS4.
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
- Completion of at least three postgraduate years, including demonstrated clinical practice as a registered medical practitioner in the last 2 years in a setting appropriate to the needs of the position.
- Significant experience in an Australian Emergency Department or equivalent in the last 2 years.
- Evidence of continued professional development and commitment to self-education
- Adept written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, family members and others members of the health care team.
- 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.
Selection criteria
- Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, including providing leadership and direction to ensure appropriate management of patients.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgment and expertise.
- Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, family members and other members of the health care team.
- Demonstrated good organisational and time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
- Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to self-education.
- Previous experience in and willingness to deliver undergraduate and postgraduate medical education and training.
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Find out more about applying for this position. Please ensure you attach your curriculum vitae to your submission.
For role related queries or questions contact:
Dr Alan Ritchie, Emergency Staff Specialist and Co-DEMT on alan.ritchie@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications close: 05, August 2025
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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.
