Anaesthesia and Critical Care HMO3

• Anaesthesia and Critical Care HMO 3
• Fitzroy location
• Challenging and rewarding work environment

About the Role
These positions are aimed at HMOs who are considering Anaesthesia as a career. The positions involve 6 months anaesthesia and 6 months in other critical care rotations in intensive care and/or emergency medicine. Rotation through the department of Anaesthesia will be in either term 1 or term 2 to enable you to gain experience and suitable referees should you plan on applying for the training program. There will also be an opportunity to provide anaesthesia at St. Vincent’s on the Park. Residents provide anaesthesia under supervision and work 38 hours per week for elective surgery. There are requirements to do some regular after hours and weekend shifts.

We perform around 14,000 anaesthetics per year covering all surgical specialties except for paediatrics and obstetrics. HMO rotations may include the Werribee Mercy Hospital.

We are a leading cardiothoracic and neurosurgical centre performing large volumes of cases. We have a strong commitment to regional anaesthesia and analgesia with over 20% of cases being carried out using regional techniques. We are leaders in the use of ultrasound for regional anaesthesia and intraoperative echocardiography.

There is an excellent teaching programme with HMO specific teaching as well as weekly tutorials for registrars and a weekly continuing education meeting for all staff. This programme has resulted in a 95% pass rate by our trainees at the final FANZCA exam at their first attempt.

We have an anaesthetic simulator on site which our staff and trainees to use to improve their management of anaesthetic emergencies. There is strong clinical research activity resulting in multiple publications per year and engagement in multi-centre trials.

Classifications for this position will range from HM13 - HM18 ($95,829.24 - $146,230.24 per annum).

Your Contribution

• MBBS (or equivalent)
• A minimum 2 years of post graduate experience
• Registration with AHPRA

What we Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
• Culture of continuous improvement
  
  About The Anaesthesia Department
  The Department of Anaesthesia provides anaesthetic and perioperative services for general and specialist surgical and interventional medical procedures to adults. The Department of Anaesthesia is accredited by ANZCA as a training hospital. The Department is engaged in research of international recognition and is affiliated with the University of Melbourne and the University of Notre Dame.
  
  Working at St Vincent’s
  St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.
  
  Application
  Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. Please address your cover letter to A/Prof Brian Cowie, Director Department of Anaesthesia and Acute Pain Management.
  
  Please submit 2 references with your application using the template attached. If you are unable to access the attachment, please refer to our medical careers website > application process > under the application tab. You will be able to download the Referee Assessment Form here. If you experience any further issues, please email [email protected].
  Medical Careers Website: https://www.svhm.org.au/careers/career-options/medical-careers
  
  Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
  
  We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
  
  Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
  
  SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
  
  This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.