Stg - Post Graduate Fellow - Intensive Care Medicine - Research & Qa - 1.0Fte -Tft - 12 Month

Overview
STG - Post Graduate Fellow - Intensive Care Medicine - Research & QA - 1.0FTE - TFT - 12 month contract at NSW Health.
The Intensive Care Unit at St George Hospital seeks a Postgraduate Fellow in Research and QA.
The role operates at a consultant level in Intensive Care service delivery with senior support available at all times.
50% clinical duties and 50% non-clinical time in the ICU Research and Clinical Governance team.
The team includes the Director of Research, Research Manager, Research Coordinator, Quality, Education, Research and Information Officers, and a rotating ICU nurse seconded from clinical duty.
The primary location may be varied as agreed with the Director of Medical Services and approved by MDAAC to other facilities in SESLHD.
Responsibilities
Participate in the established Clinical Research and Clinical Governance Program in the Department of Intensive Care Medicine.
Contribute to personal development and growth aligned with developing research and audit projects that augment the Research and Clinical Governance Program.
Work with the Director of Research and the Research Team to define learning objectives and discrete tasks for the year, including:
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 regulatory frameworks.
Applying ethical principles in the design and conduct of clinical research.
Obtaining informed consent and understanding approaches to models of consent for patients who are seriously unwell.
Developing and designing projects and audits pertinent to the departmental Research and Clinical Governance program.
Additional Responsibilities
Clinical duties as assigned by the Director of ICU.
Discuss clinical matters with the supervising ICU/Duty Consultant as appropriate.
Liaise with referring Consultants or their Advanced Trainees/Fellows regarding patient management.
Medical leadership of ward rounds.
Attend emergency response calls as necessary.
Participate in onsite night duties when rostered.
Undertake specialised procedures as directed and supervised by the Consultant on duty.
Supervise activities and tasks allocated to ICU Advanced Trainees and Residents, including patient management and documentation.
Contribute to the departmental and hospital education program.
Qualifications and Selection Criteria
Registration or eligibility for registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA); provide AHPRA Registration Number on application.
Fellowship of or eligibility 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.
Proven capacity and/or experience in delivering high-quality service in the specialty, with participation in quality improvement activities.
Commitment to teaching with experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students and other hospital staff.
Demonstrated ability to work with a multidisciplinary team and communicate effectively across sites.
Demonstrated experience in and commitment to research relevant to the Department's needs.
Information for Applicants
Temporary visa holder employment requires no suitable permanent resident or citizen identified after labour market testing.
This is a Category A position; applicants must understand NSW Health Policy PD2024_015.
Successful applicants must provide vaccination history and pathology information and be certified compliant before employment.
SESLHD is committed to diversity and inclusion.
Applications from candidates of all backgrounds are welcomed.
An Aboriginal Employment Consultant is available for support.
All applications must demonstrate how you meet each selection criterion to progress through the recruitment process.
Applications Close: 16 September 2025
About SESLHD
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District is "exceptional people, healthier lives."
SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing compassionate care when needed.
The department emphasizes welfare, diversity and teamwork.
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