Advanced Trainee
Remuneration: As per EBA
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM26723
Immunopathology is a Division of SydPath, the pathology provider to St Vincent's Public Hospital Sydney, the St Vincent's campus and an extensive range of external clients, both in country regions and metropolitan Sydney. This facility and the immunopathology registrar position are fully accredited by the Royal Colleges of Pathologists and Physicians Australasia (RCPA and RACP respectively) for Immunopathology training. This position will be occupied by an Immunopathology Registrar who will be from: i) a clinical immunology stream seeking joint RACP and RCPA accreditation. The position is part of a combined Clinical Immunology and Immunopathology Training Program that is run jointly by St Vincent’s and Westmead Hospitals.
Where you'll be working
St Vincent’s Health Network Sydney (SVHN) forms part of the NSW region of St Vincent’s Health Australia which is the largest diversified health care organisation within Australia’s not for profit and Catholic health care sectors. SVHN comprises some of Australia’s oldest and most prestigious hospitals; these include St Vincent’s Hospital and Sacred Heart Hospice. Along with three co-located research institutes – the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, and St Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research – we work in close partnership with other research bodies, universities, and health care providers.
St. Vincents Hospital is a major public hospital and a principal tertiary referral hospital. St Vincents specialises in heart/lung transplantation; bone marrow transplantation; cardiology; neurosurgery, cancer; clinical genomics, HIV medicine; palliative care, respiratory medicine; mental health; and drug and alcohol services, aged psychiatry, homeless health and prisoner health. We are a clinical and education leader with a national and international reputation in medical research.
Centrally located in Darlinghurst, it sits on the edge of Sydney’s business district. St. Vincents follows the philosophy of the Mary Aikenhead Ministries in its service to all regardless of race, nationality or creed. St Vincent’s Health Australia provides compassionate healthcare to people from all walks of life, but reflecting our mission, we are especially committed to people from vulnerable and marginalised backgrounds.
The Hospital has a long-standing reputation for treating the highest acuity and complex patient loads, attracting referrals on a state-wide and national basis. The Hospital is a teaching hospital of the UNSW and University of Notre Dame and has academic associations with the Australian Catholic University, Sydney University and the University of Technology, Sydney.
What you'll be doing
The Advanced Trainee position is suitable to fulfil the requirements for one or more years of advanced training for the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and/or The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia in Immunopathology.
The Trainee is a key person who works closely with all members of staff and must:
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Work as part of, and contribute to a multi-disciplinary team.
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Deal with matters of an urgent or sensitive nature.
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Exercise discretion and sensitivity, and maintain confidentiality.
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Demonstrates leadership within a team environment and actively contribute to team activities including meetings and decision making processes.
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Demonstrate an ability to initiate and undertake discussions with referring doctors and junior and senior hospital medical staff regarding appropriateness and interpretation of tests results
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Communicate effectively with Scientific Staff of Sydpath.
Enquiries should be directed to Dr Andrew Parker, on andrew.parker@svha.org.au
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia
- At least 4 years full time postgraduate experience
- Must have attained Part 1 FRACP Examination
- Demonstrated clinical competency and commitment to training in internal medicine and Immunology; involvement in patient safety and quality improvement activities
- Demonstrated interest in teaching and research; excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment, utilising excellent clinical skills, judgement and expertise.
- Demonstrated teamwork, time management and problem solving skills as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Mission and Values of the Mary Aitkenhead Ministries.
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For role related queries or questions contact Dr Andrew Parker, on andrew.parker@svha.org.au
Applications Close: 05, August 2025
