Basic Physician Trainee
Employment Type: Temporary Full-time
Remuneration: As per State Award
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM29102
An exciting opportunity exists to join the Royal Prince Alfred Basic Physician Training Network!
RPA BPT Network – AMR 2027 - Applications Close 04/08/2026
The RPA 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.
The RPA BPT Network offers trainees an exceptional training experience and will shape you into a high-quality, well-rounded physician ready to become a clinician leader of the future. With our well-established and comprehensive written examination, clinical examination and professional development programs, we have a consistent record of superb examination pass rates, excellent attainment of accredited AT positions and development of outstanding physicians.
Trainees will rotate across 6 training sites (RPA, Balmain, Bankstown, Bathurst, Dubbo, Alice Springs) offering an unparalleled breadth of specialty rotations, clinical exposure and opportunities.
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPA) is quaternary referral centre and is recognised as one of Australia’s leading hospitals. With 16x different sub-specialty terms (Endocrinology, Immunology, Rheumatology, Cardiology, Clinical Pharmacology & Drug Health, Gastroenterology, Geriatrics, Hepatology/Liver Transplant, Haematology, Intensive Care, Infectious Diseases, Medical Oncology, Neurology, Nephrology/Renal Transplant, Palliative Care, and Respiratory) and rare opportunities such as CAR-T, liver and renal transplant, and congenital heart disease, RPA offers a breadth and depth of clinical exposure. RPA is the principal teaching hospital, and adjacent to the University of Sydney, which unique teaching and research opportunities.
Bankstown Hospital is a large metropolitan hospital located in one of Sydney’s fastest growing areas. It offers a range of sub-specialty terms including Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Geriatrics, Infectious Diseases/MAU, Neurology, Medical Oncology, Rheumatology, and Respiratory.
Balmain Hospital is a wonderful community-focused facility with a focus on sub-acute geriatrics and holistic care. Dubbo and Bathurst Hospital are excellent regional hospitals offering fantastic medicine with excellent supervision.
Alice Springs offers a truly unforgettable experience across Nephrology, Cardiology and General Medicine terms, with unique opportunities in remote (including FIFO outreach clinics), tropical and indigenous medicine.
Our program is underpinned by a strong focus on trainee welfare to support you through this demanding, yet incredibly fulfilling time of your career. For more information, please see https://slhd.health.nsw.gov.au/rpa/bpt.
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 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, and 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)
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For role related queries or questions contact Daniel Gialouris on Daniel.Gialouris@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 04, August 2026
