Registrar - Trainee - Clinical Immunology
The closing date to submit applications for this recruitment pool has been extended.
Please note this is for the 2025 Registrar Intake.
This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Full Time appointments for 6-12 months with the possibility of extension(s).
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/12/2024.
Appointments for this position will not commence until 2025.
Position Profile:
The Immunology training programme is state-wide, encompassing the four major adult and paediatric teaching hospitals, namely Royal Perth Hospital, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Fiona Stanley Hospital and Perth Children’s Hospital. Over the 3–4-year training programme, trainees rotate to all or most of the sites. This enables all students to experience the whole spectrum of the specialty. It is tailored as much as possible to individual training needs.
There are two training pathways in Clinical Immunology and Allergy which can be undertaken by adult or paediatric physician trainees after successful completion of basic training and the FRACP clinical:
- FRACP training in Clinical Immunology and Allergy this is a three-year training program in Clinical Immunology & Allergy leading to fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP). Completion of this program will enable an adult physician or paediatrician to practice as a clinical immunologist and allergist in a community private practice and/or hospital setting; and
- Combined FRACP and FRCPA in Clinical Immunology, Allergy and Immunopathology This is a four-year training program, which includes laboratory training in diagnostic Immunopathology leading to fellowship of both the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (FRACP FRCPA).
Both training pathways can also include the option of pursuing a higher degree (PhD, MPH, etc) during or following advanced training.
Advanced trainee registrars in Immunology and Immunopathology are selected and deployed via a state-wide scheme. The participating hospitals are Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Royal Perth Hospital, Fiona Stanley Hospital and Perth Children’s Hospital, as well as the related PathWest.
Area Profile(s):
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) is one of Australia's leading teaching tertiary hospitals. Located at the Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre 4km from Perth city centre, SCGH provides a comprehensive range of clinical service including trauma, emergency and critical care, orthopaedics, general medicine, general surgery and cardiac care. It is home to WA's only comprehensive cancer centre - the largest cancer treatment centre in the State - and is the State's principal hospital for neurosurgery and liver transplants.
Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) is a 783-bed tertiary hospital offering a range of health services including the State Rehabilitation Service, a comprehensive cancer centre, purpose-built mental health unit, maternity, paediatric and neonatal services, and the State Adult Burns Service. FSH also delivers specialised services such as heart and lung transplantations and hyperbaric medicine.
Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) is Perth’s inner city, tertiary adult hospital and part of the Royal Perth Bentley Group. Home to the State Major Adult Trauma Service, RPH offers tertiary-level emergency medicine, mental health, complex and elective surgical care, and specialist medical services. It is also a premier teaching hospital and contributes to innovation and excellence in medical research and patient care.
Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) treats children from around Western Australia and is committed to programs that promote lifelong health in children and adolescents. CAHS is made up of Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services and Perth Children’s Hospital.
Employee Benefits: Our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
- Professional development and Study Leave/assistance as outlined in the WA Health AMA Industrial Agreement.
- Access to generous salary packaging
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Flexible leave arrangements.
- Employer superannuation contribution - For information on superannuation go to: http://www.treasury.wa.gov.au/Superannuation/Employees/Overview/
Conditions of Service: The terms and conditions of service are in accordance with the WA Health System – Medical Practitioners – AMA Industrial Agreement; https://ww2.health.wa.gov.au/AMA award
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Dr Brittany Stevenson via 08 6152 2222
To Apply:
Applicants are requested to apply online via MedCareersWA (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.
Applicants must provide the following documents as part of their application in order to be considered for appointment:
- A detailed curriculum vitae (of no more than 4 A4 pages) including the names and contact details of 2 x referees. Your CV must provide a summary of your experience in the context of the advertised vacancy.
- Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria Answers to these questions are a requirement for assessment against the selection criteria, considered by the panel.
Applicant documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process.
Multiple applications will not be considered in their entirety. Where multiple applications are uploaded, the last document to be uploaded will be the only document accepted and considered by the panel.
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT A CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) / RESUME WILL BE INVALID.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact MedCareersWA@health.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.
WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. 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. WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke-free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.
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
- North/South/ East Metropolitan Health Service and Child and Adolescent Health Service will only accept applications that are lodged with the express permission of the applicant and containing all necessary information, including personal contact details. We will not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies and/or search firms and we will not pay fees to any such organisation unless arranged with the provider prior to advertising a vacancy.
- Suitable candidates to this recruitment process may also be accessed/offered employment by other employers within the WA Health system (e.g. South Metropolitan Health Service, North Metropolitan Health Service, East Metropolitan Health Service, WA Country Health Service, or Child and Adolescent Health Service).
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
CLOSING DATE: 02 July 2024 at 4:00pm AWST
Attachments:
Job Description Form: 
Registrar - Trainee - Clinical Immunology - CG002032 Year 1-7 May 2024.pdf
