Senior Registrar (Emergency Medicine - Specialist Training Program) (513419)

Job Description:

Applicants are advised that in accordance with Tasmanian Public Health Directions, all employees of the Department of Health must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This step is critical in protecting both our health workforce and vulnerable Tasmanians in our care.

The Purpose and Structure of the Roles:

North West Regional Hospital Emergency Department (NWRH ED) seeks to attract talented, motivated Senior Registrars with the aim of providing:

• A high-quality ACEM Fellowship Examination preparation program to achieve success in the Written and Objective Structured Clinical (OSCE) Exams.
• Free access to ACE the ACEM (PTY) Ltd Program - NWRH has partnered with ACE the ACEM (PTY) Ltd to provide Senior Registrars with unrestricted access to its education program
• Flexible rostering to accommodate Fellowship Examination practice and rostering to the ED consultant role (as appropriate)
• 1 non-clinical shift per week to support Study and learning
• Reduced night shift rostering to 8 shifts in 6 months
• 3 weeks leave prior to each Fellowship exam
• A Fellowship Exam Preparation - ED Consultant will outline the program, formulate individualised learning plans, and provide mentorship through the exam process.

Please see below the position description for the two vacancies:

1. Written Examination Fellowship Program:

• Senior Registrars who commence in August will be supported towards the May exam.
• Weekly Written examination preparation sessions conducted both live and online.
• The ACE the ACEM (PTY) Ltd Written Program (for more detailed info – visit acemexam.org)
• 250 hours of education reviewing 650 core topics of the ACEM syllabus in SAQ format.
• 12 ACE the ACEM (PTY) Ltd trial exams, model answers and recommended reading
• Intensive 6-day Revision Program – run by ACE the ACEM (PTY) Ltd.

2. The OSCE Fellowship Program:

• Senior registrars who commence in August will be supported through the March exam.
• OSCE practice sessions will be incorporated into the working roster to allow maximum opportunities for Exam practice
• The online learning platform of ACE the ACEM (PTY) Ltd – see acemexam.org for more detail
• Live OSCE online webinars reviewing 60 OSCE exam cases per 6-month term
• 200 recorded webinar OSCE cases including detailed model answers, suggested references, and exam technique discussions.
• Intensive OSCE 4-day Course reviewing 50 core exam OCSE’s

Details of Appointment

Multiple fixed term, full time, shift work, position working 80 hours per fortnight until February 2024

• Applicants should note that, for a period of six months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Salary: $95,697 - $134,411 per annum + 10% superannuation + access to salary packaging

In addition to the above the Department of Health provides attractive relocation and accommodation reimbursements to successful candidates.

• Salary range is in accordance with the Salaried Medical Practitioners Agreement

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia
2. Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements)

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Current Driver’s Licence (If applicable to allocated role)

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:
   1. crimes of violence
   2. sex related offences
   3. serious drug offences
   4. crimes involving dishonesty
      
2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide and Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

• Generic Registrar-Senior Registrar MP5-11 (December 2021) WWCT HR.pdf
• Generic Registrar-Senior Registrar MP5-11 (December 2021) WWCT HR.docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide July 2021.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide July 2021.docx

How to Apply

Apply Online. Please click the blue "Apply now" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please Note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

For More Information

Dr Mohamad Pandie

Position: The ED Fellowship Exam Consultant
Phone: 0404 831 786
E-mail: mohamad.pandie@ths.tas.gov.au

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