About the role
The Emergency Department at University Hospital Geelong is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care to communities within Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula, Surf Coast and throughout the entire South West region of Victoria.
We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9,000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Our geographic location results in high exposure to trauma cases, marine and land based toxinology and medical outreach to more peripheral centres.
As an ED registrar, you will have access to:
* 36 months accredited ED time as an ACEM trainee – we are a Tier 1 site and classified as Major Referral
* Accredited for Training Stage 4 in the revised ACEM training program
* A newly accredited Emergency Medicine Education Registrar position (6mths 0.5 FTE)
* 3 or 6 month rotations in ICU, Anaesthetics, Paediatrics, General Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology
* 6 month rotation at Colac Area Health (no night shift, evenings or weekends) – classified as Non ED time
* 2 days per week in Urgent Care Centre
* 1.5 days per week of anaesthetics with GP anaesthetist
* 0.5 days per week performing safety and quality activities
* Protected time to attend weekly registrar teaching at UHG
* Optional Secondment to Alice Springs ED
* 5 hours paid and protected teaching time per week
* Annual success in primary and fellowship examinations owing to longstanding robust preparation programs
* Research opportunities to fulfil trainee research requirement or to pursue academic interest
* Allocation of a mentor
* Allocation of a supervisor for mid and end of term feedback, whether on the ACEM training program or not
* Access to EMC/EMD/EMAD programs with high completion rate owing to the organisation by our Program Support Office and easy access to supervisors
* Linked accreditation if working at either of the Private Hospitals (St John of God, Epworth Geelong) which involves access to the teaching program at University Hospital Geelong
* Participation in the roster for after-hours, on-call and recall as required by your unit.
About the culture
You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional and dedicated team who take pride in providing high quality services. We promote positive, respectful relationships and strong partnerships within the workplace. Grow and develop your capabilities with Barwon Health's commitment to professional development.
* Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
* A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
* Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career
* Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650