Advanced Trainee

**Employment Type**: Temporary Full Time
**Remuneration**:
- **Hours Per Week**: 38
**Requisition ID**: CAM26521

**Position Tagline**
The purpose of the position is to provide effective medical services to patients, while developing expertise and skills
in medical practice, in a complex clinical environment in both inpatient and outpatient areas in the public health
organisation.
Applicants are only eligible for these positions if they have an MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for
registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category. Applicants must have completed
at least four postgraduate years, have successful completion of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP)
Divisional Clinical Exam, or equivalent, and be eligible to undertake sub speciality training in Geriatrics Medicine in
Australia.

**Where you'll be working**
Newcastle has the benefits of a big city with the ease and friendliness of a country town. Lake Macquarie - a lake twice
the size of Sydney Harbour - offers the perfect place for sailing, swimming and fishing. In less than an hour you are in the world-renowned Hunter Valley wineries or the magnificent mountain scenery of the Barrington Tops. It is two hours drive from Sydney or 30 minutes by air. It also offers easy access to NSW’s holiday coast, the scenic Central Coast and has direct flights to most Australian capital cities. The Hunter offers a great environment, a multitude of heritage sites and a comprehensive calendar of cultural events. For the children there is a wide choice of public and private schools as well
as child-minding centres. The University of Newcastle is regarded as one of Australia’s best, known worldwide for its
schools of Medicine, Nursing, Engineering and Architecture. There is also a highly regarded TAFE with 16 campuses.

**What you'll be doing**

The Advanced Trainee will provide effective medical services to patients under supervision while developing expertise in geriatric medicine practice, in a complex clinical environment in inpatient and outpatient areas with Hunter New England Local Health District. Rotations may include Community Services, Orthogeriatrics, Psychogeriatrics, Aged Care Rehabilitation, Rural and Acute/Subacute Inpatients at John Hunter Hospital, Belmont District Hospital, The Maitland Hospital, Rankin Park Centre and Calvary Mater Newcastle.

Our District
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and
knowledge. HNELHD is one of the largest employers in the district and provides a range of public health services to the
Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast regions:

- 920,370* people, including 52,990* Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- 169,846 residents who were born overseas
- Employs 16,033 staff
- Is supported by 1600 volunteers
- Spans 25 local government areas

Is the only district in New South Wales with:

- A major metropolitan centre
- A mix of several large regional centres
- Many smaller rural centres and remote communities within its borders
- Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements of the role.
- Completion of at least four postgraduate years and successful completion of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) Divisional Clinical Exam, or equivalent, and be eligible to undertake sub-specialty training in Geriatrics Medicine in Australia.
- Demonstrated commitment to training in Geriatric Medicine and previous experience in Aged Care Medicine.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised clinical environment using excellent clinical skills, judgment and expertise.
- Good time management and organisational skills and advanced computing skills.
- Excellent communications skills (verbal and written) and demonstrated ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Evidence of continued professional development and commitment to self
- education as well as a willingness to teach and support junior medical staff.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.

Need more information?

**Applications Close**:05, August 2025