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: CAM29649 The Clinical Pharmacology Trainee is involved in direct patient care (Toxicology), clinical consultative work (Therapeutic Drug Monitoring, clinical consultations and requests for information concerning aspects of drug therapy) and promotion of safe and effective use of medicines. Configurations of training which combine Clinical Pharmacology training with training in Clinical Research or Chemical Pathology (possible dual RACP and RCPA recognition) are available as part of the Trainee position. Where you'll be working St Vincent’s Health Network Sydney (SVHN) forms part of the NSW region of St Vincent’s Health Australia which is the largest diversified health care organisation within Australia’s not for profit and Catholic health care sectors. SVHN comprises some of Australia’s oldest and most prestigious hospitals; these include St Vincent’s Hospital and Sacred Heart Hospice. Along with three co-located research institutes – the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, and St Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research – we work in close partnership with other research bodies, universities, and health care providers. St Vincent’s Hospital is a major public hospital and a principal tertiary referral hospital. St Vincent’s specialises in heart/lung transplantation; bone marrow transplantation; cardiology; neurosurgery, cancer; clinical genomics, HIV medicine; palliative care, respiratory medicine; mental health; and drug and alcohol services, aged psychiatry, homeless health and prisoner health. We are a clinical and education leader with a national and international reputation in medical research. Centrally located in Darlinghurst, it sits on the edge of Sydney’s business district. St Vincent’s follows the philosophy of the Mary Aikenhead Ministries in its service to all regardless of race, nationality or creed. St Vincent’s Health Australia provides compassionate healthcare to people from all walks of life, but reflecting our mission, we are especially committed to people from vulnerable and marginalised backgrounds. The Hospital has a long-standing reputation for treating the highest acuity and complex patient loads, attracting referrals on a state-wide and national basis. The Hospital is a teaching hospital of the UNSW and University of Notre Dame and has academic associations with the Australian Catholic University, Sydney University and the University of Technology, Sydney. What you'll be doing The Advanced Trainee is a key person who works closely with all members of staff and must: Work as part of, and contribute to a multi-disciplinary team. Deal with matters of an urgent or sensitive nature. Exercise discretion and sensitivity, and maintain confidentiality. Demonstrates leadership within a team environment and actively contribute to team activities including meetings and decision making processes. The Advanced Trainee is required to communicate at a high level with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. The Trainee needs to display sound communication skills to deal effectively with administrative and medical staff. * MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia * Completion of a minimum of four(4) postgraduate years * Applicants should be registered with the RACP and Specialty Training Committee in Clinical Pharmacology or equivalent College Specialty Training Committee to be registered. Applicants should have obtained the Part 1 FRACP or equivalent College Part 1 qualifications * Demonstrated excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and computer skills as well as interest in teaching and research * Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgment and expertise * Demonstrated teamwork, time management and problem solving skills as part of a multidisciplinary team * Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the philosophies, 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 Jonathan Brett (jonathan.brett@svha.org.au) Applications Close: 04, August 2026