Advanced Trainee

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Employment Type: Temporary Various Remuneration: As per Named NSW (Non-Declared) AHO Medical Officer Agreement 2024 Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: CAM29741 The St Vincent’s Hospital Geriatric Unit is seeking motivated and dynamic advanced trainees to further their education within our organisation. The St Vincent’s Geriatric Service covers a geographical area bounded by the City of Sydney and the localities covered by Woollahra and Waverley Councils, extending from the City and Redfern areas through to Bondi and Vaucluse. The linked services as part of the training experience include the St Vincent’s Hospital Geriatric Unit and Medical Admissions Unit, War Memorial and Sacred Heart Rehabilitation units, as well as the St Vincent’s Community Health service, Geriatric Flying Squad based at War Memorial, Hospital in the Home and Transitional Aged Care Programs. One advanced Trainee is also seconded on a rotational basis to Wagga Wagga Base Hospital. We have a broad range of educational opportunities. The training experience is covered by 5 positions, 2 inpatient and 2 community based and 1 position at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital. Position 1 Medical Admissions Unit Advanced Trainee with responsibilities to manage the patient care, flow and quality performance of the MAU with consultant led supervision. Position 2 Consultation and Orthogeriatrics Service. This role covers consultations to our service with a rotating consultant involvement. There is a strong focus on Orthogeriatrics and the development of similar surgical geriatric services is in progress. Position 3 SVH Community Advanced Trainee – involved in case conferencing rounds hospital wide, recruitment and management of patients in HITH, medical liaison with TACP and Community services, domiciliary visits and the development of outreach into Residential Aged Care Facilities. Position 4 WMH Community Geriatric Flying Squad Advanced Trainee, assessing patients in the community for acute and subacute geriatric issues, working also in RACF outreach, clinics and rehabilitation at War Memorial Hospital. Position 5 Wagga Wagga Base Hospital. Wagga Wagga Base Hospital - This position will have both clinical and academic components. It will expose the person appointed to the challenges and the rewards of working in both a busy city hospital as well as in parts of rural regional Australia. * MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.. * Completion of at least four (4) full years of postgraduate experience. * Demonstrated commitment to training in Geriatric Medicine and previous experience in Aged Care Medicine * Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised clinical environment using excellent clinical skills, judgement and expertise. * Good time management and organisational skills and advanced computing skills with excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and demonstrated ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams * Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management * Evidence of continued professional development and commitment to self-education as well as a willingness to teach and support junior medical staff * Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the philosophy, mission and values of the Mary Aikenhead Ministries 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 Nicholas Mills (Nicholas.Mills@svha.org.au) Applications Close: 04, August 2026