Basic Physician Trainee

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Concord BPT Network - AMR 2027 - Applications close 04/08/2026 The Concord BPT Network may offer 1- or 2-year contracts (as required for completion of their length of training) to applicants who have completed their time in an accredited BPT role. All other applicants will be offered 3-year contracts, subject to change, with final rankings from the application process and service provision requirements determining the length of training contract that will be offered. Previous or current registration with RACP in non-BPT roles does not guarantee a 2-year contract. Please also note that once a BPT offer is accepted, any application you make for any subsequent round BPT position during the 2027 AMR campaign will not be considered whilst you are holding that offer. Employment Type: Temporary Full Time Remuneration: As per Award Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: CAM29054 An exciting opportunity exists to join the Concord BPT Network as a Basic Physician Trainee. Where you'll be working Concord Repatriation General Hospital is a 650 bed teaching hospital of the University of Sydney. The hospital has a long tradition of providing care to the Veteran community and today provides health care to the inner west of Sydney. Concord Hospital has the well-earned reputation of the collegiate hospital whose spirit of camaraderie and cooperation pervades the work and teaching environment. Concord Hospital offers a comprehensive range of specialty and subspecialty services, many of which are recognized nationally and internationally as centres of excellence. There are a number of formal and informal support and wellbeing services available to trainees. The high morale amongst the medical staff and the consistent success at the various college examinations are reflections of the priority given to career development. The hospital has an impressive track record in Physician training and is recognised as one of the leading hospitals in producing successful candidates at the FRACP examinations. The Concord BPT Network consists of 4 training sites, each with their own unique and valuable training experience. There are training rotations at Concord Repatriation General Hospital, The Canterbury Hospital, Blue Mountains Hospital and The Tweed Hospital. What you'll be doing The primary purpose of the Basic Physician Trainee (BPT) is to provide effective medical services to patients under supervision, while developing expertise in medical practice in a complex clinical environment in inpatient and outpatient areas in the public health organisations within the Network. Basic Physician Training roles consist of rotations through medical departments, working under an appropriate level of supervision by consultants. Rotations have different levels of responsibility and team structures. BPTs will gain increasing clinical autonomy and accountability as team leaders throughout the course of the three-year training program, building on their skills and attributes with the goal of entering an Advanced Training program. BPTs undertaking the care of medical patients should ensure that they operate within their own level of expertise within a collaborative clinical care model and to seek consultation with the treating physician when appropriate, in the following activities: * Clinically assess patients, incorporating consultation/history taking, examination, and formulation of a differential diagnosis and management plans * Discuss diagnoses and management plans with patients and their families or carers * Document the progress of patients in multiple settings * Prescribe medications tailored to patients’ needs and conditions * Transfer care of patients * Choose, organise and interpret investigations * Assess and manage acutely unwell patients * Plan, prepare for, perform, and provide after care for important procedures ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: · MBBS or equivalent, current general registration with the Medical Board of Australia. · If the applicant's registration has conditions, all conditions will be assessed by the health agency to determine if the applicant can meet the essential requirements of the role. · A minimum of three (3) years post- graduate experience or two (2) full years of postgraduate experience in public hospital service by the start of the clinical year. · Eligible for or holding current registration as a Basic Physician Trainee with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and intent to obtain Fellowship of Royal Australasian College of Physicians. · ALS certification or equivalent by the start of the clinical year. · 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: * MBBS or equivalent, current general registration with the Medical Board of Australia * This role requires eligibility for or current registration as a Basic Physician Trainee with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) and intent to obtain Fellowship of the RACP. What is your current RACP status? * Demonstrated recent relevant experience in clinical medicine and ability to work in a complex clinical environment with proven ability to apply clinical knowledge and concepts in practical situations. (Limit response to 1500 characters) * Demonstrated teamwork and problem-solving skills within a multidisciplinary team (Limit response to 1500 characters) * Demonstrated time management and prioritisation skills within the context of multiple competing priorities (Limit response to 1500 characters) * Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning, teaching, research, quality improvement and clinical leadership in medicine (Limit response to 1500 characters) 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 Dr Jessie Lee on SLHD-ConcordBPT@health.nsw.gov.au Applications Close: 04, August 2026