Medical - Basic Physician Training Year 1 (BPT1) - VIC St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne - Fitzroy Campus

Job Description:

Medical – Basic Physician Training Year 1 (BPT1)

• Excellent benefits including salary packaging
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Friendly and supportive team environment

Thank you for your interest in the BPT1 position at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) for 2025.

Important Information

• Shortlisted candidates who are successful for interview will be contacted by email to invite them to interview
• Successful candidates will commence their post with SVHM on Monday 3rd February 2025
• These positions are subject to the state-wide Computer Matching process, conducted by the Post Graduate Medical Council of Victoria (PMCV). The rules for BPT1 eligibility and matching to all the hospitals in Victoria are governed by PMCV in conjunction with the Victorian Government funding body, Department of Health. 
• To be eligible for an BPT1 position in Victoria you must be either a graduate of an Australian or New Zealand University or holder of the AMC Certificate AND an Australian permanent resident.  Refer to PMCV guidelines and website for full details.
• The Referee Assessment process is managed via the PMCV website.

About the Role

SVHM has built a solid reputation in recent decades, as a leading health service for Basic Physician Training (BPT). As a BPT, you will have exposure to a wide range of general and specialty medicine areas, along with solid mentorship and structured educational support, including bespoke tutorials and lectures. 

SVHM provides a well- supported environment for trainees undertaking the RACP PREP program. The hospital is accredited as a level 3 hospital by the RACP and has a structured and comprehensive training program providing individual support for all trainees. SVHM has an outstanding reputation over many years for success in the RACP examinations.

You will:

• Provide effective supervised day to day clinical management of both ambulatory and admitted patients
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning
• Participate in continuous quality improvement, including collection of data for audit purposes
• Identify and understand the investigations relevant to a patient’s presenting problem, using investigation results appropriately to guide patient management

Please note that most HMOs will have a roster that includes rotations outside our Fitzroy campus. These may include rotations at Kew, Werribee, Swan Hill and Warrnambool Hospital.

Duration of appointment: 3rd Feb 2025 – 1st Feb 2026 (potential for longer contract)

Classifications for this position will range from HM12 – HM18 ($88,397.40  - $146,230.24per annum)

Your Contribution

• MBBS or equivalent
• Provisional/General AHPRA Registration
• Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain
• Full working rights within Australia

What we Offer

• Salary Packaging – increase your take home pay!
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• CBD Location, close to Public Transport and close to lots of car parks
• Discounts and promotions always available through our Foundation
• Career development & advancement encouraged
• Culture of continuous improvement

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 include your CV and Cover Letter in your application
• Please address your cover letter to A/Prof Genni Newnham, Medical Workforce
• Your cover letter should address why you want to work for SVHM, why you are interested in the BPT program and why and how you will add value to the team.
• Should you wish to obtain a position description, please email JMSRecruitment@svha.org.au

Selection Procedures

• SVHM will conduct 15-20 minute personal interviews with shortlisted candidates prior to making offers. Interview requests will be sent to shortlisted candidates via email.
• Candidates will be interviewed by a panel including a clinician and HR representative.

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.

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

Contact Details:

MWU - MWU@svha.org.au and JMS Recruitment - JMSRecruitment@svha.org.au

Alternate Contact:

Closing Date:

5 July 2024 11:59pm

Reconciliation 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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