Registrar General Medicine - Bunbury Hospital - Expression of Interest

We are seeking Expressions of Interest from General Medicine Service Registrars for Fixed Term Full Time opportunities for 6 and 12 months commencing in February 2025, with the possibility of extension(s).

This position will be based in Bunbury.

Position Profile:

Within Bunbury Hospital, General Medicine manage patients across 2 wards encompassing 62 beds. General physicians are responsible for leading 5 medical teams and working within a multidisciplinary framework of care. As a Service Medical Registrar, you will be an integral part of the team and will work closely with the consultant group, advanced trainee(s) and other doctors in training (RMOs and Interns).

Working under consultant supervision, your clinical responsibilities include managing new referrals and existing inpatients within General Medicine. Your duties also include full history taking and examination, ordering and follow up of appropriate investigations, liaison with patients, family, and other healthcare providers. Non-Clinical opportunities are encouraged and include participation in safety and quality improvement activities.

Bunbury Hospital is currently accredited by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians for 24 months of Basic Physician Training and will be part of the WACHS Physician Training Network for candidates interested in pursuing a career as a rural physician from 2025.

Region Profile

Bunbury itself is a picturesque harbour city on the South West coast of WA, 175km or two hours' drive from Perth. It is located in the heart of the South West – WA’s premier holiday region. While living in this beautiful seaside city, you can enjoy all types of water sports along the coast and within the harbour. Inland, venture out for some bushwalking, mountain-biking and camping in local forests. Try tasting the award-winning wines from our fantastic local wineries and enjoying fresh local produce in your home and in restaurants and cafes.

The area is also very family orientated with great schools and many children’s sport activities to choose from. South West residents have a high sense of community and rate their region as a safe place to live and raise children, with excellent access to services such as health and education contributing to their positive lifestyle and general wellbeing.

FOR FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATION

We encourage you to contact Dr Katherine Templeman, Medical Co-Director, Katherine.templeman@health.wa.gov.au for any additional role related queries.

Alternatively, please contact Maddison Matthews, Senior Medical Workforce Officer WACHS-SWMedicalRecruitment@health.wa.gov.au

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

• Applicants must be eligible for Registration with the Australian Medical Board
• Applicants be at least PGY4 level
• Applicants to have at least six months experience working in Australia or an equivalent Competent Authority country, is preferred.
• Applications that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Applicants are requested to apply online via the "Apply now" button below. 

Please note applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants. Emailed applications will not be accepted.

To apply, please submit the following:

1. A cover letter of no more than 2 pages outlining suitability to the position (based on the Work-Related Requirements/Selection Criteria found in JDF attached)
2. Detailed CV which summarises your qualifications, registration, and relevant experience.
3. The contact details of two professional referees and one must be your current supervisor or line manager.

Applicants are advised that selection interviews may not be required. 

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact MedCareersWA@health.wa.gov.au

OTHER CONDITIONS

This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au 

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

Please note this EOI process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA).  Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.  Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.