SRMO - Medicine

SRMO – Medicine (2024 Clinical Year)

Northern Beaches Hospital provides world-class, Level 5 delineation services for both public and private patients. The hospital features 486 beds, 50-bed Emergency Department, 20-bed general and cardiothoracic ICU, 14 fully equipped theatres, including hybrid theatres, two cardiac catheter labs and four procedure rooms and a state of the art education and interactive SIM centre.

This is a great opportunity to join our dynamic and innovative clinical community with access to some of the most modern facilities and equipment in Sydney. We are located 10 minutes from the vibrant social precinct of the Northern Beaches area and 20 minutes from Sydney CBD.

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About the Department

The Department of Adult Medicine comprises of subspecialties which include Aged Care, Infectious Diseases, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Oncology, General Medicine, Neurology, Respiratory, Haematology, Palliative Care and Cardiology. Doctors who join our motivated and dynamic services will have the opportunity to gain experience in dealing with complex cardiac and cardiothoracic patients. The campus has two catheter labs, 14 theatres along with a 20 bed ICU and advanced coronary care unit.

All sub specialties have active areas of research and our mentoring program too aims to motivate, direct, encourage and nurture our trainees towards their career goals and aspirations.

Your Role

The Medicine SRMO position is suitable for applicants wishing to obtain experience across a range of core medical terms in preparation for a career in hospital medicine or general practice in a contemporary setting supported by the latest equipment at a brand new state of the art Level 5 facility. Northern Beaches Hospital has a strong commitment to vocational training and career support.

The primary role of the SRMO is to provide clinical care in conjunction with the various specialists and admitting medical officers for patients in Medicine within the hospital to secure optimum health outcomes.

Medicine allocations will be based on the requirements of the Division of Medicine and may be subject to change. Most SRMOs will do a 6 month rotation in Haematology/Oncology and a 6 month rotation in Neurology. There is an expectation that this position will contribute to the after-hours roster.

For more information regarding this role click here to read the position description.

Your Capabilities

To be successful in this role you will meet the following Selection Criteria:

• Hold a medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) and be currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia
• Demonstrated a minimum two years’ post graduate clinical practice in the last 3 years
• Demonstrated clinical competency and an ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgment and expertise
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management and evidence of sound working knowledge of legal and ethical obligations governing medical practice
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills, time management and problem solving skills in the clinical setting as part of a multidisciplinary team

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Nicole Franzen, JMO Unit Manager: nicole.franzen@healthscope.com.au

If you are successful in the role, you will receive a salary relevant to your clinical experience ranging from $91,840 to $134,020 per annum.

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Applications Close: 18 May 2024