October 23, 2024

Northern NSW Local Health District

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CONTRACT & OTHER

Trainee

ROTATIONAL TRAINEE IN GENERAL MEDICINE

Tweed Valley Hospital

Contract Period: 12 months
Contract Dates: 3 February 2025 – 1 February 2026 (Clinical Year 2025)

Working with Northern NSW Local Health District, you can play a part in delivering quality care to our region. More than 280,000 people live within the Northern NSW Local Health District, and around 4.7 per cent of our population are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. Our health service values the essential role our staff play in delivering innovative ways to respond to the health needs of our patients and clients.

Our staff live and work in some of Australia’s most sought-after destinations, where work/life balance is not a buzzword, it’s a reality!

About Tweed Valley Hospital Emergency Department

TVH Emergency Department is fully accredited (36 month) for TS4 with rotations in Anaesthetics (6 months), ICU and Paediatrics. Special Skills posts in Education (6 months) and US (3 months).

We provide an excellent fellowship program with 3 Buchannan Prize winners in 6 years.

About Tweed Valley Hospital

This is an exciting opportunity to join Tweed Valley Hospital, your primary work location and a new, major referral hospital at the heart of the network of hospitals and health facilities across the Tweed-Byron region, also including Murwillumbah District & Byron Central Hospitals. The 723.3 million state-of-the-art hospital opened on 14 May 2024 and will deliver additional health services and bed capacity to meet the growing community's healthcare needs. The hospital is the most northerly hospital in New South Wales. The hospital is actively growing and developing services to support the needs of our communities.

Tweed Valley Hospital has:

currently 280 beds with capability to expand to 430 beds

expansive outpatient facilities with opportunity to increase available clinics

a developing interventional cardiology service

a fully capable emergency department with 42 treatment spaces

an integrated cancer care service with radiotherapy

12 operating theatres

a dedicated Learning, Development & Research centre located on campus, with modern library facilities

End of trip facilities (showers etc) and free staff parking!

Tweed Valley Hospital is characterised by friendly relations within the staffing structure and we are a cohesive and happy team, united by our desire to care for others.

Where you will be working

Working at Tweed Valley Hospital provides the opportunity for a perfect work-life balance. Located between Byron Bay and the Gold Coast, the Tweed Valley serves up an amazing lifestyle against a stunning natural backdrop. From spectacular mountains to golden beaches and beautiful rivers, the region is overflowing with places to explore among five world heritage listed national parks. The historic town of Murwillumbah is the geographic centre and the cultural hub of the valley. Byron Bay (Australia’s most easterly point) is 30 minutes down the coast and is known for its beauty, relaxed atmosphere and lively entertainment scene. It is a popular spot for tourists and people seeking an alternative lifestyle. Along the coast from Byron up to Tweed Heads, surfers are spoilt for choice! The hospital is located on the outskirts of Kingscliff - just 10 minutes south of the Queensland border and the Coolangatta International Airport, and 90 minutes to Brisbane!

Why you should consider applying

We can offer you:

Diverse career pathways

Professional and personal development

Help with further study and education

Flexible and supportive work environment

Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce

Challenging, inspiring and rewarding roles, and

The opportunity to make a difference!

The Region

Northern NSW is a diverse region spanning from the jacaranda city of Grafton in the south, to the golden beaches of Tweed Heads in the north. The district is located on the traditional lands of the Bundjalung, Githabul, Gumbaynggirr and Yaegl nations. The Tweed Valley is a subtropical oasis encompassing the rugged terrain of Wollumbin National Park, arty riverside villages, historic coastal towns and the gateway to the Gold Coast. The Ballina and Byron Shires include some of Australia’s most famous surf breaks and holiday destinations, while the hinterland is rich with vibrant communities and mouth-watering local produce. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing tree-change, a family destination or an adventure, there’s something to suit every lifestyle. Our staff live and work in some of Australia’s most sought-after destinations, where work/life balance is not a buzzword, it’s a reality! For more information on living and working in this area please visit Northern NSW Local Health District

Northern NSW Local Health District embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.

NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably. For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people. Please note, to apply for this position you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information please see www.border.gov.au

A current valid NSW Working With Children Check is a requirement of this position. Visit https://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/ for more information.

For more information on our hospitals please visit Northern NSW Local Health District - Hospitals

For more information on living and working in this area please visit Northern NSW Local Health District-Working in Northern NSW

Please note, to apply for this position you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see Australian Government – Department of Home Affairs

A current valid NSW Working with Children Check is a requirement of this position. Visit NSW Government – Office of the Children’s Guardian for more information.

NNSWLHD offers a unique and exciting opportunity for medical officers. If you want to learn more about the medical officer positions available or have questions about our region or specific questions about re-location, housing, education or anything else, please email: NNSWLHD-Candidate Experience Team@health.nsw.gov.au.

What you'll be doing

The primary purpose of the Trainee in Medicine is to provide safe and high quality care, assess and manage, under supervision, Medical patients. The trainee needs to be aware of their limitations and work in a collegiate and collaborate manner.

Decision making and supervision will be at the appropriate level according to the trainee’s skills, knowledge and experience. The medical officer will be expected to adopt a progressively more independent approach to patient management according to their experience, under the guidance of and at the discretion of the appropriate Attending Medical Officer (AMO). All patients managed within the hospitals of the health service are under the direct care of a specialist medical practitioner. All decisions regarding their care are to be clearly communicated with the specialist responsible for that care.

The position supports meeting the prerequisites for training with the Royal Australian College of Physicians. It is designed to be an ideal year leading into Basic Physician Training; Trainees in this role will be working alongside Basic Physician Trainees and be included in the local education program.

Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role (please address these in your response)

Adept ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgment and expertise.

Adept ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams, including the sharing of appropriate information internally and externally with key persons or services.

Proficient verbal, written and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to vary communication style in line with the understanding of the needs of diverse audiences.

Sound ability to prioritise workloads and display a flexible approach to meet changing situations in a demanding and unpredictable clinical environment.

Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.

Commitment to participating in training and development opportunities to further develop skills and knowledge in the area of Adult Internal Medicine.

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For role related queries or questions contact Karlia Gabriel on karlia.gabriel@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 05, November 2024