To allow Trainees to complete the requirements of training for Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists, as specified in the College training program, whilst providing anaesthetic care to patients under the supervision of a nominated Consultant. This position allows for the development of skills required for independent practice in anaesthesia, exposure to one or more areas of anaesthesia subspecialty practice according to Trainee interest, as well as the opportunity to undertake non-clinical sessions for education, research and leadership roles as appropriate.
All decision-making and supervision will be at the appropriate level according to the medical officer’s skills, knowledge, and experience. The Trainee will be expected to adopt a progressively more independent approach to patient management according to their experience, under the guidance and at the discretion of a supervising Consultant. All patients managed within SLHD are under the direct care of a Specialist medical practitioner. All decisions regarding their care should be clearly communicated with the Specialist responsible.
It is expected that the Trainee will achieve the following during their year in this fellowship position:
- To gain skills in the pre-operative assessment and preparation of patients for surgery.
- To gain experience in the organisation and coordination of emergency cases requiring surgery, and for providing anaesthesia in out-of-theatre locations.
- To gain experience in a more independent style of anaesthetic practice by taking clinical responsibility commensurate with experience.
- To obtain further specialised experience in an anaesthesia sub-specialty of the Trainee's choice.
- To participate in after-hours rosters including the Liver Transplant and Obstetrics rosters.
- To fulfil the educational and training requirements for trainees as a Provisional Fellow or for trainees in ATY2E (as specified by the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists).
- Participation in Medical Officer & Departmental teaching sessions.
- To learn good presentation skills through education and research presentations and QA activities such as morbidity/mortality reviews and critical incident reports.
- To learn basic research principles.
- To gain experience in providing support for junior colleagues and peers.
Sydney Local Health District's vision incorporates NSW Health Core Values and a commitment to equity, health improvement, timeliness and efficiency, recognising that evidence-based service delivery requires highly skilled and valued staff supported by research, education and state-of-the-art technologies.
Our strategic priority under this vision is our commitment to excellence in Patient and Family Centre Care. Staff are supported to ensure patients, their families and carers are considered as partners in care to achieve optimal patient outcomes and best possible healthcare experience.
