Employment Type : Temporary Full Time Remuneration : As Per Award Hours Per Week : 38 Requisition ID : CAM21289 Sydney Local Health District is seeking a highly motivated Provisional Fellow in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia to join the Department of Anaesthesia at RPA Hospital What you will be doing: This position is open to qualified candidates who have completed a minimum of four years of accredited anaesthesia training and have completed the FANZCA part 2 exam. Preference is given to candidates that have already completed another fellowship. You will be involved in providing anaesthesia care to patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgical procedures and interventional cardiology procedures with appropriate degrees of supervision and independence. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills in transoesophageal echocardiography and medical perfusion, and have support provided for research and/or teaching activities. Candidates for this position will engage in self-directed as well as work-directed learning of relevant principles and material. This role has a focus on developing the skills and attributes so that at the completion of the fellowship the fellow should be ready for independent practice as a junior cardiothoracic Consultant Anaesthetist. The Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management The Department of Anaesthesia at RPAH, in which the successful applicant will work, offers comprehensive anaesthetic and acute pain management services to a large tertiary referral hospital. The Department provides anaesthesia for all adult and limited scope of paediatric surgical disciplines, and has one of the largest Obstetric caseloads of any hospital in NSW. In addition anaesthesia services are also provided to The Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, the Institute of Rheumatology and Orthopaedics, and Sydney Dental Hospital. The Acute Pain Service provides anaesthetic based supervision of advanced acute pain modalities. The Department also provides anaesthesia support for a number of remote areas including the Radiology Department (for Interventional Radiology and Neuroradiology, MRI, and PET) and the Cardiology EP and Cath Lab. The Cardiothoracic Anaesthetic Group provides anaesthesia support for all major cardiothoracic surgical procedures, except heart and lung transplant, including routine coronary artery grafting and valve replacements, structural heart procedures, major thoracic aortic surgery, robotic cardiac and thoracic surgery, and extracorporeal circulatory support. The RPAH Department of Anaesthesia has a strong history of teaching and training, not just for members of the Anaesthetic Department, but for other disciplines within the hospital including ICU and ED trainees, Nurses, JMOs and medical students. The Department has its own, self-managed, simulation lab, and Fellows are encouraged and expected to participate in these training activities. Where you will be working: Royal Prince Alfred is the principal teaching hospital of the University of Sydney and offers speciality services from its main campus as well as from Institute of Rheumatology and Orthopaedics, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse and Sydney Dental Hospital. RPAH is one of Australia's leading hospitals, providing an extensive range of diagnostic and treatment services. Its specialities include cardiology, obstetrics and gynaecology, cancer, respiratory medicine, neurology, liver and kidney transplants. What we can offer you: Supportive, collegiate and diverse work environment Ongoing professional development and career opportunities Salary packaging and fitness passport for eligible staff including utilizing SLHD gym facilities Wellbeing, advocacy, mentorship and support opportunities exclusively for medical staff through SLHDs multifaceted workplace program MDOK. Sydney Local Health District's vision incorporates NSW Health Core Values and a commitment to equity, health improvement, timeliness and efficiency, recognising that evidence-based service delivery requires highly skilled and valued staff supported by research, education and state-of-the-art technologies. Our strategic priority under this vision is our commitment to excellence in Patient and Family Centred Care. Staff are supported to ensure patients, their families and carers are considered as partners in c are to achieve optimal patient outcomes and best possible healthcare experience. MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia. Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgment and expertise. Ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams, in the planning, delivery and coordination of patient care. Adept verbal, written and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to vary communication style in line with the understanding of the needs of diverse audiences. Demonstrated ability to prioritise workloads and display a flexible approach to meet changing situations in a demanding and unpredictable clinical environment. Commitment to participating in training and development opportunities to further develop skills and knowledge in the area of anaesthesia. Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management. Demonstrated previous experience in, and willingness to deliver, undergraduate and postgraduate medical education and training and commitment to after-hours and on-call rosters. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Dr Veronica Payne on Veronica.Paynehealth.nsw.gov.au or Dr Mark Porter on mark.porterhealth.nsw.gov.au Applications Close: Sunday 7th July 2024
