Applications are invited for Rheumatology Advanced Trainee positions within the NSW/ACT Rheumatology Advanced Training Network.
The NSW/ACT Network offers comprehensive training in the diagnosis and management of inflammatory arthritis, connective tissue diseases, vasculitis, metabolic bone disease, and other rheumatic disorders. Trainees participate in a structured program across accredited metropolitan and regional training sites, working under the supervision of experienced consultant rheumatologists.
Training Sites Include:
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Campbelltown Hospital
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Canberra Hospital
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Concord Repatriation General Hospital
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John Hunter Hospital/Royal Newcastle Hospital
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Liverpool Hospital
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Prince of Wales Hospital
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Royal North Shore Hospital
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Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
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St George Hospital
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Westmead Hospital
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Wollongong Hospital
The NSW/ACT Rheumatology Advanced Training Program provides accredited RACP Advanced Training with exposure to a broad range of inpatient and outpatient rheumatology services. Trainees have opportunities to participate in clinical research, education and multidisciplinary care, while benefiting from structured supervision, state-wide educational activities and rotations across accredited metropolitan and regional training sites throughout NSW and the ACT.
What you'll be doing
Advanced trainees in Rheumatology provide expert medical care to inpatients and outpatients of the Rheumatology departments. They practice under the supervision and direction of the specialist Rheumatologist to assess and medically manage a comprehensive range of illnesses and disorders related to Rheumatology.
Advanced trainees participate in outpatient services in a variety of ambulatory care settings including hospital facilities and private consulting rooms. The role includes patient assessment, making treatment decisions, performing procedures and maintaining adequate medical records; and developing expertise in medical practice, in a complex clinical environment. This includes supervised general medical management of patients admitted to specialist departments.
Close and effective liaison with consultants will allow the doctor to demonstrate their level of ability and understanding of patient care and enable you to expand your areas of responsibility. All patients managed within the hospitals of the health service are under the direct care of a specialist medical practitioner. All decisions regarding their care are to be clearly communicated with the specialist responsible for that care.
The advanced trainee in Rheumatology is a key person who works closely with all members of staff and must:
Have the ability to exercise discretion, sensitivity and maintain confidentiality.
Be able to work co-operatively as a member and contributor in a complex multi-disciplinary team, including pro-active participation in team meetings and decision making processes.
Be able to provide and participate in performance monitoring.
Applicants who have not already completed an accredited year of advanced training in Rheumatology will be short-listed for interviews using the scoring system posted on the ARA website.
