Job Description:
Position Title: Trainee - Anatomical Pathology
Employment Type: Full time Maximum Term [to 2 February 2025]
Hours per week: 38 Hours per week
Position Grade: Registrar
Salary: As per Award
Enterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations’ Medical Officer Agreement 2009
Department Name: Anatomical Pathology
Position Summary: Two vacancies exist in the above unit for a highly motivated Trainee with appropriate knowledge and skills to join our friendly and supportive team. Our progressive and innovative team offers development opportunities for our staff and a caring environment for the delivery of high quality patient centred care.
The successful applicants will be expected to be able to develop appropriate knowledge and technical skills to fulfil the requirements of the RCPA for training in Anatomical Pathology and to become a competent Anatomical Pathologist. They will fulfil the service requirements of their department, including laboratory-based specimen handling, work-up and reporting of pathology cases, performance of hospital autopsies under appropriate supervision, contribution to the provision of advice to clinicians regarding Anatomical Pathology, notification and discussion of results with clinicians, attendance and participation in multidisciplinary and other meetings and conduct research.
The position is fulltime Monday to Friday with on call roster for overtime.
Contact:
Dr Stephen Wong;
Email: stephen.wong4@svha.org.au
A/Prof Vanathi Sivasubramaniam
E: vanathi.sivasubramaniam@svha.org.au
Dr Julia Low
The vacancy is open to Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens who hold a valid New Zealand passport, Australian permanent residents and those non-residents deemed by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship to be eligible to work in Australia only.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information and how to apply, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian website www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/working-with-children/working-with-children-check
About St Vincent's Health Network Sydney:
St Vincent's Health Network Sydney is made up of two public hospitals, St Vincent's Hospital Sydney and Sacred Heart Health Service. We are part of St Vincent's Health Australia, the largest diversified health care organisation within Australia's not for profit Catholic health care sector. As a Catholic health and aged care service provider, our mission is to bring God's love to those in need through the healing ministry of Jesus, with a commitment to those who are poor and vulnerable.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, and the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment. Appropriate criminal record and child protection checks are conducted for all successful candidates.
Applicants must comply with NSW Health Policy Directive 2020_17 for Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases.
In line with the Public Health Order, all NSW Health Workers are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. In order to be eligible for consideration for employment with St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney, all recruits must provide evidence of vaccination against COVID-19, or alternatively provide a Medical Contraindication in the approved form which complies with the requirements of the Public Health Order, prior to appointment
What we offer:
• Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff
• Opportunity to access a large range of clinical and non-clinical education programs
• Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields
• Careers development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia Network.
• Accrued day off once a month where applicable
• Employee Assistance Program
Application Instructions:
St Vincent's Health Network Sydney is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions.
When applying for the position, Applicants will be required to upload a recent Resume as well as a separate Cover Letter addressing the Selection Criteria for the position as outlined below. External applicants are to upload their Cover Letter alongside their Resume when reaching the ‘My Experience tab >Resume/CV> Upload. For Internal applicants, this document is to be uploaded further down the page alongside your Resume under Resume/CV> Upload.
Selection Criteria
1. MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
2. Evidence of general registration and 24 months of clinical experience OR hold an Overseas Trained Specialist determination issued by the RCPA.
3. Demonstrated interest and/or previous experience in anatomical pathology and a commitment to acquiring necessary skills and knowledge in anatomical pathology to make progress along the RCPA training pathway is required.
4. Demonstrated participation in quality improvement initiatives, particularly those relevant to Anatomical Pathology.
5. Willingness to participate in teaching (e.g. medical students) and research activities under appropriate supervision.
6. Demonstrated experience in working in a multidisciplinary team environment, including improvement in patient care and an understanding of the NSW Health Code of Conduct.
7.Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent’s Health Australia.
An example on how to address the selection criteria is provided in the link below in order to assist you with completing your application. Applicants that do not address the selection criteria will have their application automatically culled.
Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:
Please contact SVHS.MedicalWorkforce@svha.org.au for a copy of the Position Descriptio
Contact Details:
Dr Stephen Wong; stephen.wong4@svha.org.au Ph: (02) 8382 9214 (email preferred)Alternate Contact:
A/Prof Vanathi Sivasubramaniam E: vanathi.sivasubramaniam@svha.org.au P: 8382 9257 or Dr Julia Low E: julia.low@svha.org.au P: 8382 9254Closing Date:
25 June 2024 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au
View Reconciliation Action Plan
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