September 17, 2024

South Western Sydney Local Health District

Prairiewood

OTHER

Trainee - Unaccredited Position

Employment Type: Temporary Various
Remuneration: As per award
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM23496

Position Tagline:

Fairfield hospital is located in one of NSW’s largest LGA’s and is a hub of diverse cultures, ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds. This brings a range of experiences to hospital employees and provides varied learning and development experiences for all levels of Medical, Clinical, administrative and support roles. Fairfield Hospital provides a chance to work closely with patients and the community whist providing a strong learning environment and exposure to a variety of disciplines and specialties. The team at Fairfield Hospital is supportive and encouraging, with the senior members of the hospital always looking for ways to enrich the experience of the team. The hospital sits close to public transport (T-Way), a major shopping centre and has an onsite cafeteria. Ample onsite parking is available with only a short walk from the carpark to the hospital.
If you are seeking diversity, learning and progression, Fairfield Hospital could be the workplace for you. As a small team, you are always encouraged and supported with development opportunities being regularly available.

Where you'll be working
Workplace Based Assessment Program (International Medical Graduates)
Fairfield Hospital is thrilled to announce its involvement in the International Medical Graduate Workplace Based Assessment Pathways program. This means that you can now join the Fairfield Hospital team and earn your Australian Accreditation whilst working in various departments including Emergency, O &G, Paediatrics and Intensive Care.

This program has limited spots/ availability however if deemed suitable to undertake the Workplace based assessment program it would provide you with the below benefits.

As a part of the program you will be overseen by members of the AMC Board of Examiners and at conclusion of successfully completing the program would receive AMC Certification to continue your Employment at Fairfield Hospital.

(The Workplace Based Assessment Program can be used in place of sitting the second part of AMC Practical Examinations required for International Medical Graduates.)

Enhance your skills in everyday clinical practice
Progress you in integrating clinical knowledge and skills as a basis for safe and effective clinical judgements and decision making.
It also assesses how well you deal with patients and whether you work productively in a team of healthcare professionals.

Our hospital is the perfect teaching environment with over 38 thousand emergency admittances each year and specialised divisions such as our Hand Clinic, Ultrasound/Echo and Orthopaedic surgery. We offer a small, collaborative team who can provide holistic training and rapid career progression.

JMO Wellbeing
At Fairfield Hospital, JMO Wellbeing is at the forefront of our actions. We undertake regular JMO teaching initiatives and ensure that your learning is delivered by experienced consultants from a diverse range of disciplines. We ensure you are supported during these sessions with simple things such as catering and convenient resources. Our DMS and DPET are readily available at Fairfield Hospital and we encourage all staff to draw on the availability of these assets. As a JMO you will have admin assistance at your fingertips and will be heavily supported by a team of friendly and encouraging staff. Programs and initiatives including learning support and counselling are frequently available to help grow our people so that we can better serve our local community

What you'll be doing

This position provides the Paediatric trainee with an opportunity to obtain experience in a supervised role that incorporates acute and ambulatory patient care, neonatal special care, the provision of education and clinical research involvement. In selected applicants the position provides an environment suitable for significant general paediatric experience of management of sick children in a very active metropolitan hospital presenting to the Emergency department, the Children's ward, Special Care Nursery, Birthing Unit and Paediatric Ambulatory Care.

MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.

Demonstrated excellent paediatric and neonatal clinical skills and judgement; able to make sound decisions in accordance with level of experience and awareness of limitations

Demonstrated competence in Neonatal resuscitation and common Paediatric procedures with a minimum of 3 years postgraduate experience and with a minimum of 12 months experience as a Paediatric Basic Trainee or equivalent.

Proven ability to organise, plan and manage competing tasks and demonstrated ability to undertake concise and accurate clinical handover

Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, supervision of junior medical staff, patient safety and risk management including demonstrated experience in taking a comprehensive patient history, performing clinical examinations and accurate documentation in the patient's record.

Proven ability to adapt verbal communication style for patients and peers to ensure their message is understood and demonstrated ability to write clear and legible clinical notes, reports and referrals.

Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and a commitment to actively contribute to clinical team building.

Demonstrated ability to manage conflict within a team environment or resolution of differing clinical opinions.

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For role related queries or questions contact Nicholas Cheng on nicholas.cheng@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 29/09/2024