#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. 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. 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.
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.
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