STG - Post Graduate Fellow - Intensive Care Medicine - Research & QA - 1.0FTE - TFT - 12 month

Overview

The Intensive Care Unit at St George Hospital seeks a Postgraduate Fellow in Research and QA. Applicants must be able to operate at a consultant level in Intensive Care service delivery (with senior support available at all times). Clinical duties for this role comprise 50% of hours worked (20 clinical weeks per annum for a 1.0FTE) on the consultant roster and are across all intensive care clinical pods and outreach services. The remaining 50% will be non clinical time which will be spent as an integral member of the ICU Research and Clinical Governance team, with specific tasks and objectives of learning to be defined by negotiation. The team comprises of the Director of Research, Research Manager, Research Coordinator, Quality, Education, Research and Information Officers and a rotating ICU nurse seconded from clinical duty.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the established Clinical Research and Clinical Governance Program in the department of Intensive Care Medicine.
• Participate in personal development and growth aligned with developing research and audit projects that augment the Research and Clinical Governance Program.
• Work closely with the Director of Research and the Research Team and will have the opportunity early to define learning objectives and discrete achievable tasks for the year. This will include:
  • Understanding the role of Clinical Governance in monitoring quality and safety by defining measurable indicators/standards for service evaluation.
  • Understanding national and state research governance, ethics and the regulatory frameworks.
  • Applying ethical principals in the design and conduct of clinical research.
  • Obtaining informed consent and understanding the approaches to models of consent for patients who are seriously unwell.
  • Develop and design projects and audits pertinent to the departmental Research and Clinical Governance program.

Additional responsibilities

• Clinical duties as assigned by the Director of ICU.
• Discussion of clinical matters with the supervising ICU/Duty Consultant as appropriate.
• Liaison with referring Consultants or their Advanced Trainees/Fellows regarding patient management.
• Medical leadership of ward rounds.
• Attendance of emergency response calls as necessary.
• Participate in the onsite duties at night when rostered.
• Specialised procedures as directed and supervised by the Consultant on duty.
• Supervision of activities and tasks allocated to ICU Advanced Trainees and Residents, including patient management and documentation.
• Contribution/support of the departmental and hospital education program.

About the department

The St George Hospital Intensive Care unit is a 52 bed, level 3 general Intensive Care unit in a 700 bed tertiary referral and the major trauma centre for SESLHD. It is a major teaching hospital of the Faculty of Medicine, UNSW. It is accredited for training with the College of Intensive Care Medicine (C24). The unit is comprised of a broad range of high acuity surgical subspecialties (including cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, complex abdominal surgery and ECMO) as well as medical subspecialties.

Culture and requirements

The department places an emphasis on welfare, diversity and a culture of inclusivity. Applicants must be dedicated to a teamwork philosophy and be able to demonstrate their ability to work as a team member within the facility.

Salary and terms

Salary and conditions are in accordance with Staff Specialists (State) Award/Post Graduate Fellow.

About SESLHD

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is 'exceptional people, healthier lives'. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

The specialist will provide expert medical assessment and management of patients within the department/service.

Location and values

The primary location of this position may be varied as agreed with the Director of Medical Services and as approved by MDAAC to other facilities in SESLHD.

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

How to learn more

Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

Information for applicants

• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy PD2024_015. Successful applicants to the role must provide vaccination history and pathology as part of the application documentation and be certified as compliant before employment can commence.
• SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.

All applications must include a demonstration of your ability to meet each of the selection criteria in order to progress through the recruitment process.

• Registration or eligible for registration with Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA). Candidate to provide AHPRA Registration Number on application.
• Fellowship of or eligible for Fellowship of the College of Intensive Care Medicine of Australia and New Zealand (FCICM) and/or equivalent specialist recognition as provided for by the Health Insurance Act 1973 and the relevant Award/Determination.
• Evidence of continuing medical education and self-monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the position.
• Proven capacity and/or experience in the provision of effective high quality service in the specialty, demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position including evidence of participation in quality improvement activities relevant to the specialty.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching with experience in teaching both undergraduate and post graduate students and other staff of the hospital.
• Demonstrate the skills and attitudes appropriate as a senior Medical Practitioner including modelling a high standard of professional behaviour to junior medical staff.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and harmoniously with medical and other health services colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and staff and to work as an effective member of the clinical team across multiple sites. Demonstrated commitment to provision of a high standard of clinical care in the public sector setting.
• Demonstrated experience in and commitment to research relevant to the role and needs of the Department.

Additional note: Please complete the attached documentation and ensure they are uploaded to your application.

Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards

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For role related queries or questions contact Siddharth Vohra on Sid.Vohra@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 16 September 2025

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