• Excellent teaching and exam preparation
• Located in Richmond, close to CBD
• Attractive rates and benefits, including salary packaging
• Clinical excellence, with flexibility and support for staff

The Role

Applications are invited for the position of Intensive Care Registrar at Epworth Richmond commencing February 2021. 

The Epworth Richmond Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is a 26-bed unit that admits more than 2000 patients annually. The unit is a general adult medical/surgical ICU including cardiac surgery, and also runs the medical emergency team and cardiac arrest services. 

Epworth Richmond ICU is accredited by the College of Intensive Care Medicine CICM for general (core) training and cardiothoracic intensive care. We are a member of the ANZICS Clinical Trials Group with a full-time research coordinator and an active research program.

The positions would ideally suit CICM trainees however they also provide recognised training for ACEM, ANZCA and RACP trainees.  

The Unit has an emphasis on education and research with dedicated, protected weekly training provided aimed to develop both technical and non-technical skills.  Additional consultant led, individualised, training and support will be provided for advanced trainees preparing for CICM primary and fellowship examinations.  Methodological support is also provided for trainees completing a research project, including access to a biostatistician. 

Training includes an in-house, CICM and ASUM accredited, echocardiography programme with the facility for interested trainees to complete higher echocardiography qualifications, such as the Certificate in Clinician Performed Ultrasound (CCPU).  

Applicants must fulfil the following criteria:

• General Registration with AHPRA or AMC accredited and Limited/General Registration with AHPRA
• Minimum 3-years completed full-time employment post-graduation
• Previous Critical Care experience.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a team-based environment

Epworth HealthCare provides:

• Clinical excellence
• Attractive rates and benefits, including salary packaging
• Flexibility and support for staff
• Strong research activity and expertise 

These are 12-month positions commencing on 1st February 2021.

What we offer you

• Access to salary packaging of up to $9,010 p.a.
• Discounted private health insurance
• Heavily reduced health services
• Flexible working hours
• Access to the largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia

About Epworth

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not for profit private hospital group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation at 11 locations across Melbourne and Geelong.  At Epworth, our patients are at the heart of everything we do. Supported by world-class facilities, we integrate clinical practice with education and research in order to deliver outstanding patient care every day.

Epworth Richmond

Epworth Richmond is a rapidly growing and fast-paced and dynamic teaching hospital where you will work alongside top-flight practitioners in all areas. You will challenge your skills, broaden your experience and grow your expertise through exposure to a wide range of clinical specialities, treatment options and the latest in technology. Epworth will support you to provide the best possible care to our patients by continually investing in your education, better facilities and technologies.

Enquire/Apply for this Position 

To obtain more information refer to the attached position description.

Please direct your enquiries to the contact person listed below.

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All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check conducted by Epworth and a valid employee Working With Children Check to be provided by the applicant.

Note: Applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted.