Senior Resident Medical Officer
Employment Type: Temporary Various
Remuneration: As per Named NSW (Non-Declared) AHO Medical Officer Agreement 2024
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM29690
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 Vincent’s Hospital is a major public hospital and a principal tertiary referral hospital. St Vincent’s 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 Vincent’s 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 SRMO would be responsible for assessing and taking clinical histories (written documentation of) on patients presenting for a wide variety of Nuclear medicine and PET imaging scans. Aiding in the timely management of out and in patients in the nuclear medicine staff and facilitating their journey through the department. Liaising with radiation science staff regarding appropriate scans, and reviewing the scans with the medical staff specialists. Attendance at appropriate MDT, journal club and involvement in investigator led research within the department would be encouraged.
The SRMO will be required:
To exercise independent judgement, initiative and problem solving skills, but this should be exercised in consultation with supervising medical staff.
To ensure appropriate input from key decision makers and achieve consensus when possible.
To appropriately allocate teaching time according to evidence of learning need.
To deal with matters in a confidential manner.
To respect the professional values of staff.
This is a full time position in Nuclear Medicine / PET department at St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney. However those wanting to do some after-hours shifts can be included in the roster on request. The job would suit junior medical staff interested in gaining imaging experience in a busy, research oriented Nuclear Medicine and PET department. The SRMO clinical year will be undertaken entirely in the Nuclear Medicine and PET Department at St Vincent’s.
SRMOs are required to hold an MBBS or equivalent and be registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia, have at least two years working as a medical officer and have experience in working closely with senior and junior clinicians.
The position also requires someone who has demonstrated excellent communication skills (verbal and written), and computer skills and ability to work as part of a team. A professional attitude and flexibility in work role and collaborative attitude is essential.
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia
- Completion of at least two postgraduate years
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills (verbal and written), and computer skills and ability to work as part of a team
- A demonstrated professional attitude and interest in nuclear medicine and flexibility in work role
- Demonstrated interest in teaching and research.
- Evidence of commitment to the principles of patient safety and clinical quality improvement; involvement in continuous quality improvement.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated capacity to work within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Mission and Values of the Mary Aikenhead Ministries.
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For role related queries or questions contact Louise Emmett (louise.emmett@svha.org.au)
Applications Close: 04, August 2026
