Advanced Trainee

Western Sydney Local Health District; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A health authority in New South Wales seeks qualified clinicians for the Western Sydney Sexual Health Centre. The position involves clinical assessments, patient education, and research opportunities. Candidates will gain accreditation for Training in Sexual Health Medicine and General Practice Training. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential for this role where mentorship is provided throughout the training program.

Qualifications

• Clinically focused with relevant training.
• Ability to conduct clinical assessments and manage STIs.
• Effective collaboration with healthcare team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessments for patients at the sexual health centre.
• Collect sexual history and perform examinations.
• Participate in educational and research projects.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Effective communication

Patient counselling

Knowledge of public health

Research skills

Education

Accredited for Advanced Training in Sexual Health Medicine

General Practice Training Accreditation

Job description

What you'll be doing

Two positions ( FTE, FTE) are clinically focused. One further position ( FTE) has an academic (research and education) focus but trainees in this position will also have clinical duties. Please refer to position descriptions

• Clinical assessment and formulation of management plans for patients presenting to the Western Sydney Sexual Health Centre (WSSHC), including collecting a sexual (and other risk) history, conducting an appropriate ano-genital examination with informed consent and collecting and handling specimens for STI diagnosis.
• Effective communication with the patient and other relevant healthcare professionals and team members.
• Appropriate patient counselling and education.
• Acquiring knowledge and skills in public health, HIV medicine, viral Hepatitis, men’s and women’s’ Sexual Health and Reproductive Health.
• Effective communication with referring healthcare professionals.
• Participation in quality assurance, educational programs and appropriate research projects.
• Other duties at the direction of the WSSHC Director.

The Training Program

This position is accredited for both Advanced Training in Sexual Health Medicine (Australasian Chapter of Sexual Health Medicine, Royal Australasian College of Physicians) and General Practice Training (Royal Australian College of General Practitioners). It may be also suitable to meet requirements towards other training programs subject to accreditation / application to the relevant colleges / faculties / chapters.

Training Opportunities

Acquiring in-depth knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of sexually transmitted infections, public health, HIV medicine, viral hepatitis, men’s and women’s Sexual Health and reproductive health. Developing skills as a researcher, educator and multidisciplinary team member. Western Sydney Sexual Health Centre has an active academic unit and strong links to educational programs and research at the University of Sydney.

Job Interviews

Interviews may be offered face to face or via distance (online / telephone)

Supervision Arrangements

• A WSSHC Staff Specialist will be an educational supervisor for the trainee, providing one-to-one educational supervision and mentorship throughout the year.
• The trainee will at all times have a senior doctor available.
• Supervision is provided for day to day operational matters, professional development and learning and to co-coordinate patient care and follow up as part of a multi-disciplinary team.