Advanced Trainee

Applications are invited from suitably qualified registrars for the position of Advanced Trainee in Intensive Care - Retrieval Medicine with the Tamworth Retrieval Service (TRS). Successful candidates will provide direct or remote medical care to critically ill and injured adult and paediatric patients requiring medical retrieval from pre-hospital or health facility sites with missions ranging across the northwest of New South Wales. This is a highly collaborative, dynamic and rewarding role. Excellent communication skills and teamwork are paramount for success in this role.

 You will be responsible for arranging patient management in accordance with the best interests of the patient, both prior to and during transport. You will ensure an appropriate handover of patients transferred to another hospital and document relevant clinical information legibly, concisely and accurately as well as timely completion of database entry. 

Aviation and clinical currencies must be maintained in order to remain operational.

You are encouraged to attend and participate in training, teaching and quality assurance programs as required by the Medical Director of Tamworth Retrieval Service. Bring to the attention of a supervisor any matter that may affect patient care or patient and staff safety.

You will be required to consult with NSW Health and NSW Ambulance staff as required with respect to patient management and transport related issues. Communicate effectively with senior staff as required regarding clinical management of patients.  As well as consult with NSW Health and NSW Ambulance staff about critical care needs of patients within NSW Health district's using established telehealth capability.