Basic Physician Trainee | Alice Springs

Royal Australasian College of Physicians; Australia; Remote; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Australasian College of Physicians invites applications for a Registrar role in the Department of Medicine at Alice Springs Hospital. The position offers exposure to General and Acute Care Medicine under supervision of specialist staff.

Candidates should be PGY3 or higher, with registration eligibility in Australia, and a strong commitment to teaching, professional development and culturally safe care for Aboriginal communities.

Qualifications

• Eligible for general registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• A minimum of 3 years postgraduate medical experience, including relevant clinical experience in Medicine.
• Demonstrated clinical skills and commitment to safe, high-quality patient care.
• Well-developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to culturally safe care for Aboriginal patients and communities.
• Commitment to continuing professional development, teaching and quality improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality medical care to patients within the Department of Medicine at Alice Springs Hospital, under supervision of specialist medical staff.
• Contribute to supervision, teaching and development of junior medical officers.
• Registrar positions are suitable for doctors from postgraduate year 3 (PGY3) and above, including Basic Physician Trainees (BPTs) and doctors from other relevant training pathways seeking experience in General and Acute Care Medicine.

Job description

Provide high-quality medical care to patients within the Department of Medicine at Alice Springs Hospital, under the guidance and supervision of specialist medical staff. Contribute to the supervision, teaching and development of junior medical officers.

Registrar positions are suitable for doctors from postgraduate year 3 (PGY3) and above, including Basic Physician Trainees (BPTs) and doctors from other relevant training pathways seeking experience in General and Acute Care Medicine.

The Department provides broad clinical experience in General and Acute Care Medicine, with potential rotations through Cardiology, Oncology and Nephrology subject to availability. ICU placements may also be available for suitably experienced trainees.

BPTs are supported in undertaking the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) Basic Training program with a structured physician teaching program. Registrars are expected to actively participate in training, professional development and cultural orientation opportunities.

To be considered for this role, candidates must demonstrate the following essential qualifications, skills and experience:

• Eligible for general registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• A minimum of 3 years postgraduate medical experience, including relevant clinical experience in Medicine and demonstrated capacity to undertake the responsibilities of a Registrar.
• Demonstrated clinical skills and commitment to providing safe, high-quality patient care.
• Well-developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse environment and a commitment to providing culturally safe care to Aboriginal patients and communities.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development, teaching and quality improvement activities.

We acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and Elders — past, present and emerging — of the lands and waters on which RACP members and staff live, learn and work. RACP acknowledges Māori as tangata whenua and Te Tiriti o Waitangi partners in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Find out more about our commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Māori health equity.