Senior Registrar - Toxicology
Please note this is for the Toxicology Fellow Intake commencing August 2025.
This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Part-Time or Full-Time appointments for 12-24 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 31/07/2025.
Position Profile:
We are seeking to appoint Toxicology Fellows to our Toxicology Service. In this role you will fulfill the workplace-based and on-call requirements over 12 months (at 1.0 FTE) or 24 months (at 0.5 FTE) to become a Clinical Toxicologist. Completion of an AHPRA-recognised primary specialty training program is required prior to commencement of Toxicology sub-specialty training.
You will provide and promote high quality and patient centred care to inpatients and outpatients of the Toxicology Service, and assist with the provision of a statewide telephone based consultation service, under the supervision of Consultant Toxicology staff. You will also be required to provide training, supervision and education for Registrars, Resident Medical Officers (RMOs) and Interns. You will additionally contribute to toxicology publications, audits and research projects, and improve patient outcomes through the development of clinical pathways and public health alerts. In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, you will work to achieve National, State and East Metropolitan Health Service performance standards and the National Safety and Quality Healthcare Standards.
Area Profile:
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, toxicology, 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.
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 Kerry Hoggett on 08 9224 2662 or via email kerry.hoggett@health.wa.gov.au
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 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.
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.
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
- East Metropolitan 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 AWST will not be accepted.
Attachments:
Job Description Form: 
Senior Registrar - Toxicology CG520077 Year 1-2 May 2023.pdf
WWC: WWC Applicant Advice 2017.pdf
Guide: 2024 Registrar Application Guide V2_ENDORSED.pdf
MedCareers Ref 492634 / VCID 949577
