Provisional Fellow

What you'll be doing

To provide support to renal services at St George Hospital through supervised management of non-inpatients, including general nephrology, hypertension, dialysis and transplant patients. Some undergraduate and postgraduate teaching will be incorporated.

At least half of the time in this position will be dedicated to a specific research project, related to the research interests of the department, including hypertension, CKD, Dialysis, Renal supportive care and Obstetric medicine.

The remainder of the role will include the provision of outpatient services in nephrology, hypertension, dialysis, obstetric medicine and transplantation. Kidney supportive care may be available depending on the interests of the successful applicant. Some teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students will be incorporated. 

 Routine management of inpatients is only required when covering for renal advanced trainee leave (approximately 8 weeks per year). Contribution to the weekend renal weekend overtime roster is expected, approximately 12 weekends per year.

Education will be provided through direct clinic supervision, weekly departmental meetings, research supervision and, if desired, participation in the NSW state-wide nephrology training programme.

The primary location of this position will be St George Hospital in Kogarah, Department of Renal Medicine. The appointment is for 12 months and 0.6 full time equivalent.

This position would suit a nephrologist who seeks 12 months of supervised experience in outpatient medicine, some ward experience and research experience.  The successful applicant will be expected to work at least 4 days a week, although hours are flexible. 

This position is accredited for 6 months of nephrology advanced training with the RACP (with the proviso that some general ward afterhours shifts are incorporated).

10 REASONS TO CHOOSE ST GEORGE HOSPITAL FOR YOUR MEDICAL TRAINING

1.      Live in the bustling city, by our gorgeous beaches at world famous Bondi and Cronulla,  or the eclectic inner west – we’re only a very short commute and easily accessible by car or public transport with a great work life balance

2.      A fabulous local café culture

3.      A welcoming and supportive culture with fantastic, committed and friendly consultants

4.      Hands on experience

5.      State of the art facilities with a brand new ambulatory care and outpatient precinct due for completion in 2026

6.      The largest hospital in the district and the principal teaching hospital of the University of New South Wales with opportunities for JMOs to contribute to medical student teaching

7.      One of the state’s leading centres for trauma and emergency management

8.      A committed Medical Workforce team dedicated to supporting you throughout your medical training

9.      Strong links with Justice Health, Calvary, Sutherland, Griffith, Shoalhaven and Coffs Harbour for a wide and varied range of experiences

10.    An unwavering commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

Our staff strive to provide excellence in healthcare and uphold a high standard of care for all patients, families, carers and visitors to our facilities.  

At the core of our organisation is a set of values - Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.  

SESLHD covers nine Local Government Areas from Sydney's Central Business District to the Royal National Park and has a culturally and linguistically diverse population of over 930,000 people, which includes highly urbanised areas of eastern Sydney, southern Sydney and industrialised areas around Port Botany.

SESLHD covers urban and suburban communities and manages eight public hospitals and one public nursing home:

• Calvary Healthcare Sydney (third schedule with Little Company of Mary Health Care)
• Prince of Wales Hospital
• Royal Hospital for Women
• St George Hospital
• Sutherland Hospital
• Sydney/Sydney Eye Hospital
• War Memorial Hospital (third schedule with Uniting Care)
• Gower Wilson Memorial
• Garrawarra Centre

SESLHD also operates 28 Child and Family Health Centres, 12 Community Health Centres and nine Oral Health Clinics; providing prevention, early intervention and community-based treatment, palliative care and rehabilitation services. Drug and Alcohol, Mental Health, Breast screening, HIV/AIDS, Public Health, Women's Health, Youth Health, Sexual Health, Imaging and Pathology services are provided at a number of facilities across SESLHD.

 SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported.