Advanced Trainee – Department of Palliative Care

#523319 Advanced Trainee

Department of Palliative Care

Calvary Mater Newcastle

Fixed Term, Full-Time

• Temporary Full Time August 2025 – February 2026 (Medical Training Program)
• Salary Classification: Registrar Year 1 – 4.
• Remuneration: $55.97 - $70.19 per hour + superannuation + annual leave loading + salary packaging options + RDO's 

THE ROLE:

The advanced trainee in palliative medicine is an accredited training position with the Chapter of Palliative Medicine, Royal Australasian College of Physician. Under supervision from specialist medical staff, the trainee will undertake clinical duties in alignment with the college’s palliative care curriculum.

The Department of Palliative Care is accredited to provide 12 months of core advanced training terms in:

• Inpatient palliative care unit / hospice
• Inpatient palliative care consultation service
• Community palliative care outreach

This site is also approved for non-core and elective terms.

Unaccredited trainees may be considered if there are no suitable applicants.

DUTIES:

• Practice in accordance with Calvary and relevant Government Health policies and procedures, the position description, Code of Conduct and industrial agreements.
• Work in accordance with the mission and vision of Calvary and actively participate in developing a culture that promotes Calvary’s values of healing, hospitality, stewardship and respect.
• Provide clinical support and stewardship in multidisciplinary patient and family centred palliative care in community and hospital settings.
• Provide supervision and clinical support to junior medical officers and medical students in the team. Escalate concerns to senior staff in a timely fashion.

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ABOUT YOU:

• MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Passed Part I FRACP (or equivalent) or be eligible for advanced training in Palliative Medicine by the possession of a Fellowship in another college recognised by the Chapter of Palliative Medicine.
• Demonstrated high level clinical assessment, communication and organisational skills, applicable in the care of patients and carers with complex needs.
• Demonstrated capacity to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team and contribute to a culture of respectful collaboration.
• Commitment to customer service and quality assurance programs, including data collection, research and benchmarking (Palliative Care Outcomes Collaborative).
• Participation in continuing professional development.

We encourage you to contact Dr Laura Bird, Director of Palliative Care on (02) 40150389 laura.bird@calvarymater.org.au to find out more about the type of Advanced Trainee that we are looking for and what we can offer you as a team member.

WHY JOIN US?

CMN is an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Current employees of NSW Health can request to have various leave entitlement balances transferred to CMN on commencement. Leave types may include but not limited to Long Service Leave, Annual Leave and Sick Leave. Applicants are encouraged to discuss this with the Convenor for further information. Working at CMN gives you access to a great range of benefits:

• Fitness Passport. 
• Gender Neutral parental leave
• Annual Leave Loading at 17.5 %
• Superannuation contributions at 11.5%
• ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
• Novated leasing available for eligible employees
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Generous Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay!

WHY NEWCASTLE, NSW?

Newcastle is a thriving city surrounded by magnificent natural scenery. Cosmopolitan and compact, we enjoy all the benefits of a global smart city including world class services and facilities, top-tier education and employment opportunities, all with an average commute time of 15 minutes. Discover inspirational living in a vibrant city that will inspire and delight. Visit Imagine Newcastle, here!

HOW DO YOU APPLY?

• Click ‘Apply for Job’ and follow the prompts. As part of your application, you will be asked to:
• Create a profile in our Calvary People Platform (if you are not an existing user)
• Attach a current resume.
• Provide a written response to four (4) selection criteria.
• Cover letters are optional (1-2 pages max.)

Please note: Only the criteria in the application needs to be addressed, however you’ll be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the attached Position Description.

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, WWCC checks to ensure suitability for the role.

You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role.