Trainee
Remuneration: 89,095.00 - 139,187.00
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM25279
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District is responsible for the provision of health services to the local government areas comprised of Cumberland, The Shire, Blacktown, , and Parramatta LGA’s and tertiary care to some patients external to WSLHD. These services are provided through a number of hospital and community-based facilities located strategically across the District.
Western Sydney Local Health District is committed to achieving continuous quality improvement in client services within a Quality Management framework, with a supporting Strategic Plan aimed at the continuous improvement of all facilities. The District has individual facilities located at Westmead, Cumberland, Auburn, Blacktown and Mount Druitt. In addition, Drug Health has facilities in community health centres at Merrylands, Parramatta, Doonside and Castle Hill.
What you'll be doing
This position under the supervision of Addiction Medicine Specialist provides specialist and ongoing care of patients with drug and alcohol problems in accordance with best evidence based practice and organizational policies.
The primary responsibility of the Drug Health trainee is to provide high quality, evidence-based care, to patients with substance use disorders, in both inpatient and ambulatory settings, under the supervision of Drug Health staff specialist medical officers.
The Drug Health trainee will provide day to day clinical management of patients with substance use disorders in accordance with Drug Health and LHD policies and procedures, and relevant NSW Health and national guidelines. Level of independence and autonomy will depend on previous experience and current competence, and will determined by supervising staff specialists.
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered with the Medical Board of Australia.
- At least 4 years hospital experience. Prior completion of Part 1 FRACP or FRANZCP, completion of the FRACGP or equivalent for eligibility to enter Addiction Medicine training. Trainees anticipating completing the above in 2021 may be considered.
- Excellent theoretical knowledge and clinical judgement.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary clinical team – with appropriate levels of diligence, punctuality, organization, record keeping, time management, problem solving skills and team work.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) in English and familiarity with computer programs, to facilitate use of electronic medical records (e.g. Cerner ‘Powerchart’).
- Demonstrated ability to provide empathic, non-judgmental and expert clinical care.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing advanced training education, research and teaching; demonstrated commitment to continuous quality improvement.
- Completion of the Opioid Treatment Accreditation Course (OTAC) or a commitment to do so prior to commencing employment.
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For role related queries or questions contact Thao Lam on Thao.Lam@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 08, June 2025
