2027 General Medicine (Gastroenterology) Advanced Trainee

Employment Type: Fixed-Term Full Time

Hours: 86 hours per fortnight

Salary: Registrar Year 1 (HM25) $2481.70 to Registrar Year 6 (HM 30) $3415.81 per week

Location: Werribee Mercy Hospital

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Contact: Dr Catherine Croagh, Head of Unit Gastroenterology



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For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that's gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.



As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you'll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.



At Mercy Health, it's all about taking what we have and making it better.



To do that, we need you.



Join us as at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.



About the opportunity



This exciting role is for an inaugural Registrar to the newly formed Gastroenterology Unit at Werribee Mercy Hospital, comprising of 9 Gastroenterologists.



The position will be:

• Fixed-Term Full time for 1 year at Werribee Mercy Hospital in the Gastroenterology Department.
  
• Primary focus: Care of gastroenterology inpatients (usually 4-5 at any one time) in a multidisciplinary sense, taking referrals from and providing consultation during hours for Gastroenterology/liver problems to other hospital units and ED and attendance at outpatients in General Gastroenterology (with the possibility of SVH run subspecialty IBD and liver clinics).
  
• Opportunities for training in endoscopy.
  
• Assistance with peri-endoscopy clinical care alongside endoscopy liaison nurses and in the outpatient setting alongside Outpatient ANUMs.
  
• Preparation for and presentation at Unit Radiology and Pathology meetings and ward inpatient and endoscopy audits.
  
• Presentation at Unit Journal clubs and other educational meetings.
  
• Contribution to the unit's research output including through quality assurance activities and other projects prepared for publication purpose.
  
• Contribution to teaching including of Junior medical staff as well as Notre Dame University Medical students.
  

What you'll bring


You're resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.



To thrive in this role, you will have:

• MBBS (or equivalent) with General AHPRA registration with FRACP first part written and clinical examination or equivalent.
  
• Demonstrated time management, organisational, clinical and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.
  
• Adaptability and willingness to help to grow and develop the unit.
  
• Enthusiastic, motivated, committed, team player who is willing to contribute and be responsive to other needs within the hospital.
  
• A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management.
  
• The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
  

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:

• A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.
  
• Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.
  

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?



Join us and make a meaningful difference in people's lives - and your career.



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We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.



We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.



The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.