Are you seeking a rewarding and diverse Basic Physician Trainee role in a leading regional hospital? Join the Medical Services team at Latrobe Regional Health, where we value our employees by providing a safe and supportive workplace culture that enables you to thrive.
Latrobe Regional Health is looking for Basic Physician Trainee to join our growing team on a full time (1.0EFT) fixed term basis.
The Basic Physician Trainee provides high-quality clinical care to patients at LRH while acquiring skills and knowledge required for the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) Basic Training Program. This role involves working under supervision, contributing to multidisciplinary care, and participating in education and professional development activities.
Working Together | We will respond to challenges together to create a safe, quality health service
The role of the Basic Physician Trainee is:
* Deliver safe, high-quality patient care under supervision and within scope of practice.
* Ensure timely clinical communication, handover, and escalation of care issues.
* Participate in ward rounds, unit meetings, and education sessions, including care presentations.
* Maintain accurate patient records and review patients daily.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for effective patient management and discharge planning.
* Provide teaching and supervision of interns and medical students.
About you
Ideal candidates for this role will have:
* MBBS or equivalent degree with current AHPRA registration.
* Experience as a hospital medical officer in the Australian Health System.
* Clinical competence appropriate to years since graduation.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills with patients and colleagues.
* Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and adapt to changing demands.
* Commitment to professional development and high standards of patient care.
Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:
* Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
* Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
* Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
* A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
* Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing
* Access to discounted gym membership and fitness services through Fitness Passport Services.
Interested about this exciting opportunity, but want more information? We encourage you to contact Medical Workforce Unit via email: ***************@lrh.com.au for a confidential discussion.
Please click here for a copy of the Position Description
About us
Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.
LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.
Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.
Diversity and inclusion
We embrace workforce diversity and actively encourage applications from across our community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities and people with disabilities. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email: ***************@lrh.com.au
How to apply
Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Please click the APPLY button to be directed to our Careers page for direct application. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume.
Explore all the great things happening at LRH by visiting our Careers and Training page of our website and take the next step in your career journey.
Before commencement, the successful applicant will
Provide evidence of an original and valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and a current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.
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