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Division of Medicine


Senior Resident Medical Officers in Medicine

Rotations may include ICU, Gastroenterology, Respiratory, Neurology, Cardiology, Renal, Haem/Onc, General Medicine.

Enquiries: Dr David Conforti, 02 9828 4172
Email: david.conforti@swsahs.nsw.gov.au

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Medical Registrar

Basic Physician Trainees will be appointed to the St Vincent's, South West Sydney Rotation. Please send all applications to the Clinical Superintendent's Office, St Vincent's Hospital 

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Senior Medical Registrar

Full time position available to work in Division of Medicine at a developing tertiary referral hospital. Emphasis on education and supervision of registrars. Research and relevant subspecialty interests encouraged. FRACP essential.

Enquiries: Dr David Conforti, 02 9828 4172
Email: david.conforti@swsahs.nsw.gov.au

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Advanced Trainees:


Advanced Trainee in Cardiology

Three accredited advanced trainee positions are available in the Department of Cardiology. The Department offers a full range of non-invasive and invasive cardiovascular services. On site cardiac surgery is offered by the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery. The Department is also actively engaged in research and clinical trials with a clinical trials and research unit.

Enquiries: Dr Andrew Hopkins, 02 9828 3073
Email: andrew.hopkins@swsahs.nsw.gov.au

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Advanced Trainee in Endocrinology

Liverpool Health Service has a busy inpatient and outpatient endocrine service covering all aspects of General Endocrinology with particular strengths in Diabetes. Specific additional clinics are held for thyroid disease, neuroendocrine disease, and general endocrinology. There is a strong endocrine surgical service covering thyroid and parathyroid disease and adrenal disease. The endocrine hypertension / adrenal surgical service in South Western Sydney Area Health Service is one of the strongest in Australia.

Enquiries: Professor Stephen Lillioja, Ph (02) 98284580
Email: s.lillioja@unsw.edu.au

Applications to:
http://www.racp.edu.au/esa/posvac.htm
http://www.racp.edu.au/esa/trainee.htm

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Gastroenterology Registrar

Vocational training in Gastroenterology including extensive therapeutic endoscopy opportunities with a wide range of interventional technologies in addition to over 400 ERCP's per annum.

Excellent training opportunities in the provision of specialised services including viral hepatitis, inflammatory bowel disease and clinical and basic research.

Enquiries: Dr David Abi-Hanna, (02) 9822 8133

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Advanced Trainee in Geriatrics

Liverpool Hospital has an acute Aged Care Ward of 20 beds and a Transitional care unit of 20 beds. There are 3.5 Consultants at Liverpool and a further position in the community including Fairfield, 4 Registrars and 2 Interns. The service provides rapid consults, an emergency service, an acute inpatient service and home visits. There is a close link to the Liverpool/Fairfield Aged Care Assessment Team. There are opportunities to rotate the Registrar positions across Braeside Rehabilitation and Psycho-Geriatric Services. The unit is currently undertaking a number of research projects particularly in the areas of falls and cognitive assessment.

Enquiries: Dr Jeff Rowland, (02) 9828 6200.
Email: jeff.rowland@swsahs.nsw.gov.au

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Haematology Registrars

The Haematology Unit has 9 Staff Haematologists, 3 laboratory and 2 clinical registrars. The inpatient ward in the Liverpool Health Service is shared with Radiation and Medical Oncology and Palliative Care. The ward has 20 HEPA filtered beds and all modalities of treatment are provided. Allogeneic and MUD marrow transplants are undertaken collaboratively at other teaching Hospitals. Non-inpatient clinics are run at Liverpool, Bankstown and Campbelltown Hospitals. The service provides consultative and inpatient services to the whole South Western Sydney Health Area with around 2000 public hospital beds and a population of nearly 900,000. The Unit is supported by a comprehensive haematology laboratory with diagnostic PCR, flow and Autologous marrow transplantation program. There is a limited research program run from the laboratory and the unit enrolls many patients in clinical drug trials.

Support is provided for attendance at relevant clinical conferences. The Haematology Department is fully accredited by JSAC for 4 years specialty training in Haematology.

Enquiries : Dr David Rosenfeld, (02) 9828 5167
Email: david.rosenfeld@swsahs.nsw.gov.au

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Advanced Trainee in HIV / Immunology

The Immunology Registrar position at Liverpool is an accredited Advanced Trainee position with training in both clinical and laboratory aspects of Clinical Immunology and HIV Medicine. Teaching is conducted in conjunction with Royal Prince Alfred and Concord Hospitals and there is optional rotation through these hospitals to ensure the best possible training and experience.

Enquiries : Dr John Quin, 02 9827 8022
Email : john.quin@swsahs.nsw.gov.au

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Infectious Diseases Registrar

The position is based solely at Liverpool Hospital, a tertiary referral hospital, and is accredited for RACP Advanced Training. The Unit consists of 5 staff specialists and two registrars. A wide experience in inpatient and outpatient ID is available, including PUOs, extra-pulmonary TB, imported infections, endocarditis, and nosocomial infections. There is close liaison with the laboratory, which will suit applicants requiring Microbiology training. There is an ongoing commitment to research, and ample scope to undertake projects as required by the RACP. Experience in HIV Medicine and/or STD medicine can be arranged if required.

Enquiries: Dr Iain Gosbell, Phone: (02) 9828 5128
Email: i.gosbell@unsw.edu.au

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Advanced Trainee in Nuclear Medicine

The Department of Nuclear Medicine is accredited for advanced training in Nuclear Medicine and PET. It provides a challenging opportunity to obtain a broad experience in Nuclear Medicine and to participate in the cutting edge of PET technology. There is an emphasis on research particularly in oncology and cardiology. A Thyroid Clinic is also conducted by the Department. Participation in various combined oncology clinics is available. BMD with DEXA is also performed. Participation in research is expected.

Enquiries : Dr Peter Lin, 02 9828 3514 or 9828 3515
Email : peter.lin@swsahs.nsw.gov.au

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Advanced Trainee in Neurology

Requirements of this position are:

* NSW Medical Board Registration,
* FRACP Part 1,
* Interest in Neurology.

Liverpool has a comprehensive neurology and stroke service and a well equipped Neurophysiology Department. The Neurology ward comprises 12 general neurology and 8 acute stroke beds (including a 4 bed high dependency Stroke Unit). The Neurophysiology Department provides a full range of investigations: EEG, EEG telemetry, nerve conduction and EMG tests, and evoked potentials. In addition the department provides a range of neuro-audiological and neuro-vestibular investigations. The position is accredited for Neurology training and includes experience with inpatient and outpatient management and neurophysiological testing. Members of the department conduct clinical research in areas of Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke, Epilepsy and Neurophysiology, as well as basic science research in Multiple Sclerosis and Neuro-Immunology.

Enquiries: Dr Alan McDougall, 61 2 9828 3646
Email: a.mcdougall@unsw.edu.au
OR
Dr Suzanne Hodgkinson, 02 9828 4963
Email : s.hodgkinson@unsw.edu.au

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Advanced Trainee in Medical Oncology (Southwestern Sydney Cancer Service) (x 2 positions)

The Department of Medical Oncology has two RACP accredited positions available for training in Medical Oncology in 2005.Comprehensive training is facilitated by exposure to both inpatients and non-inpatients as well as a combined tutorial training programme with our Radiation Oncology trainees. Campbelltown Hospital opened a new Cancer Centre in 2003 and appointees will rotate between the Liverpool and Campbelltown Cancer Therapy Centres.

Rotations through Radiation Oncology, Haematology and Palliative Care can be arranged to meet the needs of the trainee. The Southwestern Sydney Cancer Service has a multidisciplinary approach to the management of malignancy, with site specific clinics in breast, lung, GI, GU, Gynae. Oncology and lymphomas and head and neck cancers.

The Medical Oncology Department has an extensive clinical research programme across both Cancer Centres and is developing outcomes-based epidemiological research in conjunction with the Radiation Oncologists at Liverpool. A computerised Medical Oncology prescribing system, linked to a clinical care module is in development.

Arrangements are in place to provide a rotational training programme incorporating attachment to the Oncology Units at the Newcastle Mater Misericordiae Hospital and The Canberra Hospital at the request of the appointee.

Enquiries: Dr Eugene Moylan, 9828 5283,
E-Mail: eugene.moylan@swsahs.nsw.gov.au

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Advanced Trainee in Palliative Care

This is a full time position with the registrar being responsible for inpatient consultations, working as part of a dynamic team which includes a Palliative Care Consultant, CNC and CNSs using a multidisplinary approach in a teaching hospital. Opportunities also exist for exposure to non-inpatient management in Palliative Care and Medical Oncology. The registrar position is an integral part of the ongoing management of inpatients primarily with cancer although non-malignant conditions are often seen. There are opportunities for experience in the acute inpatient unit at Braeside in Fairfield, outpatient clinics and home visits in the Liverpool area. The learning opportunities include attendance at regular clinical meetings held by the Cancer Service including pathology, radiology and site specific tumour meetings in breast, head and neck, gynaecological and lung cancer. They must be willing to participate in the quality improvement process and research. There is also opportunity to combine training with up to 6 months Medical/Radiation Oncology. The applicant may be undertaking either basic training or specialist training in palliative medicine either through the Specialist Advisory Committee of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (Advanced Training) or the Chapter of Palliative Medicine or through another College such as General Practice or Radiology. This position is responsible to the Div of Medicine at Liverpool if a basic trainee and the Area Director of Palliative Care if advanced..

Essential: Registration with the NSW medical board (or intent to), at least two years postgraduate, good communication skills, willingness to go on an on-call roster, sound clinical knowledge, ability to work with a team.

Desirable: Drivers licence, willingness to teach and to produce research papers

Enquiries: Dr. Andrew Broadbent FRACP (Staff Specialist), (02) 9616 4746
Fax: (02) 9828 5299
E-Mail: Andrew.broadbent@swsahs.nsw.gov.au

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Advanced Trainee in Renal Medicine

The South West Sydney Renal Service (SWSRS) seeks applications from interested registrars and advanced trainees for two full time vocational training positions. The SWSRS is based at the Liverpool Hospital, a level 6 networked tertiary referral hospital. The SWSRS is an energetic, focussed, collegiate and progressive Renal Unit practicing at the leading edge of nephrological practice. Registrars will gain wide clinical experience as well as exposure to academic nephrology and clinical research.

Successful applicants may elect to participate in a Renal Registrar rotation, to broaden clinical renal transplant exposure, through a rotation to RPAH Hospital.

Area wide the SWSRS supports over 300 maintenance dialysis patients on both haemodialysis and CAPD, and cares for a diverse inpatient and outpatient renal population. Clinical exposure includes hypertension, hypertension in pregnancy, glomerulonephritis, acute and chronic renal failure, and the broad spectrum of renal diseases. Experience will also be available in the care of patients pre- and post- renal transplantation.

The Renal Consultant faculty has individual interests in hypertension, tubular physiology, dialysis and transplantation. The successful appointee(s) would experience a supportive clinical working environment providing extensive and in depth teaching, the opportunity to accumulate valuable professional experience and encouragement in knowledge development. During the clinical year(s) there is an emphasis on initiative, clinical responsibility, excellence in clinical practice and the appropriate reliance on evidence based medicine. The SWSRS is actively involved in both clinical and basic research and there are opportunities in these areas both during and after the clinical year(s).

Enquiries: Dr Michael Suranyi, 02 9828 3708,
E-Mail: michael.suranyi@swsahs.nsw.gov.au

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Advanced Trainee in Respiratory Medicine

Please Note: There is a centralised recruitment process for Advanced Trainees in Respiratory Medicine. Please send your application directly to the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.

The Respiratory Unit provides care of in-patients with complex respiratory disease, an in-patient and out-patient consultation and diagnostic service, a comprehensive tuberculosis service for SWS Area, and a post-emergency asthma clinic. Currently the senior medical staff includes four Staff Specialists and one VMO. Valuable learning opportunities are provided by weekly radiology and ward round meetings, fortnightly tuberculosis out-patient rounds, case review meetings, and multi-disciplinary lung cancer meetings, and twice weekly bronchoscopy lists, as well as the in-patient and out-patient activities described above. There is access to a comprehensive (private) pulmonary function laboratory. There are opportunities for participation in clinical and epidemiological research activities.

Enquiries : Dr Guy Marks, 9828 4888.

Email : guy.marks@swsahs.nsw.gov.au

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Advanced Trainee in Rheumatology

One accredited position for advanced training in Rheumatology will be available in January 2005. The department of Rheumatology participates in the NSW Rheumatology Registrar appointments process and all suitable applicants for this position will be interviewed by the NSW Rheumatology appointments committee. The Rheumatology Unit has 1 full-time staff specialist (Director), 2 VMOs, 1 registrar, 1 shared intern, a senior physiotherapist, a senior occupational therapist and 1 CNS. It runs 3 outpatient clinics a week covering general rheumatology, connective tissue disorders and metabolic bone disease. Participation in clinical research and in the NSW Rheumatology Registrar training program is expected. 

Enquiries: Dr Kathryn Gibson, 02 9828 4088,
E-Mail: kathy.gibson@swsahs.nsw.gov.au

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Rehabilitation Medicine Registrar

These rehabilitation registrar positions are part of the Australasian faculty of Rehabilitation Network of accredited positions. Experience available at Liverpool includes a specialised brain rehabilitation injury term, and a general term including neurological, orthopaedic and amputee rehabilitation. Emphasis is given to teaching and support of the registrars and involvement in research and quality projects is encouraged.

Enquiries: Dr Friedbert Kohler (Rehab), 9616 8638 or Dr Adeline Hodgkinson (Brain Injury), 9828 5497.

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Advanced Trainee in Radiation Oncology

The Cancer Therapy Centres at Liverpool Hospital and Campbelltown have one radiation oncology registrar position available for 2005. The jobs are open to applicants at various stages of training as long as they are at least two years from graduation, are committed to pursuing radiation oncology as a career, have good communication skills and are keen to participate in continuing education and research. Commitment for at least 12 months is expected.

The Liverpool Cancer Therapy Centre has three linear accelerators with the new Campbelltown unit adding an additional accelerator. Registrars will be expected to rotate with each other to provide appropriate cover at Campbelltown. Other equipment available includes a high dose rate brachytherapy unit, a state of the art 3 dimensional planning system (with PET and MRI fusion) and a dedicated planning CT scanner. An IMRT programme is under development. The centre prides itself on providing a high quality and highly successful training programme for the part I and part II examinations. The centre also has a clinical research institute (CCORE) which provides the infrastructure for both individual and collaborative research.

Essential Requirements : Good communication skills, eligible for advanced radiation oncology training, eligible for registration with NSW medical board.

Enquiries: Dr. Andrew Kneebone, (02) 9828 5282 or
Dr. Geoff Delaney, (02) 9828 5276.

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PET Registrar (Nuclear Medicine)

The department provides a comprehensive range of diagnostic and therapeutic tertiary referral services for Nuclear Medicine and PET (Philips Allegro).  It establishes the 2nd Medicare-funded PET services in NSW since July 2002. The department is accredited for training in PET.  Successful applicant is expected to participate in the daily clinical activity in PET, research, data collection (demographic and multi-centre prospective clinical protocols) as per Medicare-funding agreement, presentations in various combined oncology clinics and Quality improvement activities. There is a strong emphasis on research. 

 Essential Criteria: Registration or eligible for registration by the NSW Medical Board FRACP Part I or equivalent, Clinical experience in PET, Experience with research in  PET.  Desirable Criteria: Experience in Clinical Oncology, Good communication and inter-personal skills

Enquiries:  Dr Peter Lin, 02 9828 3514

Email: peter.lin@swsahs.nsw.gov.au

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Division of Surgery


Senior Surgical Registrar

This position is for individuals who have completed their surgical training. The position involves working essentially as a Junior Consultant. The appointee will work as part of a small executive team which directs the day to day activities of the Division of Surgery. There will be clinical, teaching and administrative responsibilities. There will be the opportunity to do on call and have your own theatre lists and outpatient clinics. The appointee will assist in the conduct of clinical review and continuing education activities of the Division of Surgery. Liverpool is a busy acute hospital and there will be extensive exposure to emergency and elective surgery. As all major subspecialties in General Surgery are represented at Liverpool Hospital (including Endocrine, Breast, Trauma, GI Surgery, Hepatobiliary and Vascular), there will be an opportunity to pursue personal fields of interest. Research support will be available for independent projects and candidates would be encouraged to present papers and be involved in the research activities of the department. The appointee will be responsible for supervision of all Surgical Registrars and junior staff. There will also be teaching responsibilities involving medical students. The applicants need to have the FRACS or equivalent. A job description is available on request.

Enquiries: Prof. Deane, 02 9828 4300

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Senior Residents Medical Officers in Surgery

Challenging clinical rotations through General and specialty surgical units (including orthopaedics and neurosurgery), as well as ICU (as per RACS requirements). Emphasis on teaching with opportunities for supervised operative experience. Preference given on the basis of progress with FRACS Part 1 Training and EMST course completion. Preference will also be given to those registered with the college as surgical trainees.

Enquiries: Dr Aashit Shah
E-Mail: aashit.shah@swsahs.nsw.gov.au

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Surgical Registrars (Non-Accredited)

These positions are for individuals who are not advanced trainees of the RACS but are aspiring to enter such training. Supervision and continuing medical education are strengths of these positions. Successful applicants will be supported in their preparation and application for subsequent advanced surgical training. Liverpool is a busy acute hospital and there will be extensive exposure to emergency and elective surgery. There will be emphasis on teaching with plenty of supervised operative experience. As all major subspecialties in General Surgery are represented at Liverpool Hospital (including Endocrine, Breast, Trauma, GI Surgery, Hepatobiliary and Vascular), there will be an opportunity to be exposed to all of these and also to rotations in other specialties depending on personal preferences and departmental needs. Research support wil be available for independent projects and candidates would be encouraged to present papers and be involved in the research activities of the department. Development of skills in literature review and presentation will be promoted. There will be teaching opportunities and responsibilities involving medical students and Interns/RMOs. Part 1 FRACS and EMST course completion preferred.Preference will be given to those registered with the college as surgical trainees.

Enquiries: Dr Aashit Shah
E-Mail: aashit.shah@swsahs.nsw.gov.au

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Orthopaedic Registrars (Non Accredited)

Unaccredited positions with excellent opportunities for operative experience in a busy trauma service.

Enquiries: Dr Ian Harris, 02 9828 4081

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Neurosurgery Registrar

One neurosurgery registrar position is available. The Neurosurgery Department at Liverpool Hospital provides a comprehensive neurosurgery service for the people of South West Sydney Area Health Service. The surgical caseload includes trauma, tumours, neurovascular, and complex spine instrumentation for tumours, deformity or trauma. There are three neurosurgeons primarily based at the hospital. Liverpool receives acute referrals from the area including Campbelltown, Bankstown, Fairfield, Bowral and Camden Hospitals. Because of this, the neurosurgery department workload has a large component of acute or major neurosurgical cases. The department has recently been enhanced and is equipped with a full range of operating equiment. Educational meetings include weekly neuroradiology, trauma, surgical audit meetings and neurosurgery journal club. Other meetings include spine meeting and histology meetings (monthly). Registrars will be encouraged to attend outside courses or conferences.

The registrar will be given opportunities for development of clinical and operative skills and for independent decision making and procedures. The neurosurgical department has been accredited for one advanced neurosurgical trainee. This allows for greater independence and clinical exposure for the Registrar. The on-call requirements are around one in three. The department conducts research in the area of clinical epidemiology and biostatistics. The department staff include a Senior Research Officer who is available to supervise registrar research projects. The position is ideal for registrars seeking broad clinical experience to prepare for application for advanced training in neurosurgery or for surgical registrars interested in learning neurosurgery procedures for rural or remote surgical careers.

Enquiries: Dr James van Gelder or Dr Mark Sheridan, 02 9828 3000 (page)

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Ophthalmology Registrar

Liverpool Hospital has one accredited Senior Ophthalmology Registrar position available for 2005. Prerequisite includes passing Part II Ophthalmology Examination. The appointment is for a full 12 months period and includes oncall duties. Liverpool Department of Ophthalmology offers training in general ophthalmology with emphasis in medical and surgical management of eye diseases. Available subspecialty exposure includes medical/surgical retina, cornea and external eye diseases, inflammatory and infectious eye diseases, glaucoma, strabismic surgery, neuro-ophthalmology and limited oculoplastics.

Enquiries: Dr. Sam Lerts, 02 9828 4599
Email: somsak.lertsumitkul@swsahs.nsw.gov.au

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Cardiothoracic Surgery Registrar

One position available for suitably qualified medical practitioners to apply for a 12 month registrar position in cardiothoracic surgery at Liverpool Hospital. The position is unaccredited and involves adult cardiac and thoracic surgery. It would provide valuable experience for someone interested in obtaining an accredited training position in cardiothoracic surgery.

Enquiries: Dr Bruce French Telephone : (02) 9828 4086

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Plastic Surgery Registrar

Ideal for someone seeking a future career in plastic surgery. There are 4 Visiting Plastic Surgeons, 2 Hand Surgeons and 2 Facio-maxillary Surgeons with one accredited Registrar position. High trauma workload with excellent opportunities for operative experience. Part 1 FRACS preferred.

Enquiries: Dr James Masson, (02) 9821 1366

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Division of Women's & Child Health

Post MRANZCOG Positions:


Fellow in Pelvic Surgery:

Twelve month position. Emphasis on endoscopic and advanced pelvic surgery. Must have high level of competence in basic laparoscopic and gynaecological surgery and demonstrate a commitment to research, teaching and quality assurance.  This position is for RANZCOG year 5-6 trainees.

Enquiries: Professor F Wong, Dr Felix Chan, 9828-5677

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Fellow in Feto-Maternal Medicine:

Twelve month position at Liverpool to work with the perinatology and high risk obstetric teams. There may be an opportunity to have this position recognised towards CMFM subspecialty training. The Feto Maternal Unit provide a comprehensive referral service. The high risk obstetric team works closely with two renal physicians and an endocrinologist with special interest in diabetes. There is an easy in-house access to a wide range of consultants.  This position is for RANZCOG year 5-6 trainees.

Enquiries: Dr Raj Gyaneshwar, Dr John Smoleniec, 9828-5679

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Clinical Fellow in Neonatal Medicine:

Provide senior registrar supervision of training registrars and participate in the roster of a tertiary neonatal service.  Participate in all aspects of neonatal care including quality/risk management, teaching and a specific focus on research and clinical leadership.  Essentials: Medical graduate eligible for registration in NSW with appropriate preliminary specialist physician qualification (FRACP paeds part 1, FRCP paeds part 2 or equivalent). Well developed clinical skills. Sound understanding of all aspects of care of the child around birth. Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.  Demonstrated experience in teaching and research.  Demonstrated experience in staff supervision.  Desirables: Experience in a relevant management position, demonstrated management leadership skills, knowledge of cultural diversity and NESB issues, demonstrated commitment to quality improvement.

Enquiries: Dr Robert Guaran, 02 9828 5678

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General O & G 12 Months Positions at Liverpool, Bankstown, Fairfield and Campbelltown

These positions provide opportunity for gaining high levels of competence in general O&G, responsibility for conducting quality assurance programs and for gaining general administrative and supervisory skills. the applicant must have demonstrated competence in general obstetrics and gynaecology and be able to supervise junior colleagues.

Enquiries: Dr Georgiana Tang or Dr Farhad Rahimpanah, 9828 5676

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Pre MRANZCOG Positions:

Registrar Positions:

These positions involve rotations to Campbelltown, Fairfield and Bankstown Hospitals and a country rotation to Tweed Heads Hospital

Enquiries: Dr Farhad Rahimpanah or Dr Georgiana Tang, 9828 5676

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Streamed SRMO  (12 months & 6 months):

Positions will be available between Liverpool and Fairfield Hospitals. These positions are suitable for Diploma training or for entry into the MRANZCOG training program. The Liverpool Health Service Training Scheme offers excellent training opportunities for all levels of trainees. A wide range of subspecialty experience is offered. There is a quarantined academic half day each week for formal preparation towards postgraduate exams. As there are 18 trainees in the program, there is good peer support and supervision. The senior staff has a strong commitment to training. All appointees must participate in the overtime roster, which includes night, and weekend shifts. Remuneration and conditions according to Public Hospital (Medical Officers) Award.

Enquiries: Dr Georgiana Tang or Dr Farhad Rahimpanah, 9828 5676

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Division of Critical Care


Anaesthetics Registrars (Accredited):

Accredited positions in the Liverpool Training scheme for basic and advanced ANZCA training. Liverpool Hospital is the principal hospital for the scheme with rotations to other hospitals. Applicants must meet ANZCA prerequisites for training.

Enquiries: Dr M. Lum, (02) 9828 3170
Email: martin.lum@SWSAHS.nsw.gov.au

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Provisional Fellow in Anaesthetics

Three fully approved posts for provisional fellows to extend training and to meet ANZCA requirements for fellowship. Clinical and administrative responsibilities with opportunities for research.

Enquiries: Dr M. Lum, (02) 9828 3170
Email: martin.lum@SWSAHS.nsw.gov.au

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Critical Care Registrar / Senior Residents Medical Officers in Critical Care

Ideally suited for those looking to enter accredited training in Intensive Care, Anaesthetics or Emergency Medicine. Positions rotate within the 3 specialties. The emphasis is on skills acquisition and teaching for the FANZCA and FACEM primary examinations. The position provides extensive experience in ICU and as a member of the Trauma Team and Medical Emergency Team.

Enquiries: Dr Michael Parr, (02) 9828 3400
Email: michael.parr@swsahs.nsw.gov.au

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ICU Registrars and Senior Registrars

Accredited for 24 months of Joint Faculty of Intensive Care core training. The 24 bed ICU provides a broad case-mix of adult patients including Trauma, Neurosurgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery. Liverpool Hospital provides the Major Trauma Service for South Western Sydney Area Health Service. There is a successful exam orientated training program facilitated by the 6 Staff Specialists. Research is encouraged and supported. Possible rotations exist to medicine and the New Children's Hospital ICU.

Enquiries: Dr Michael Parr, 02 9828 3400
Email: michael.parr@swsahs.nsw.gov.au

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Emergency Registrars

Applications are sought for Emergency Registrars for Year 2005. Liverpool is a tertiary hospital and the ED sees a wide and varied case load of 46,000 patients per year with an admission rate of approximately 35%. The Emergency Department is accredited for 2 years advanced training as well as 6 months Paediatrics and has a significant trauma load. There is an active teaching program at all levels of training, with a history of successful preparation for both the primary and fellowship exams. Rotations include ICU, Anaesthetics, Paediatric Emergency at the Children's Hospital at Westmead, Retrieval and Medicine.  A new state of the art Emergency Department is due for completion in the first half of 2005.  This is an opportunity to commence or continue your career supported by enthusiastic ED Physicians and Registrars in a dynamic unit.

Enquiries :Dr Alan Giles, 02 9828 3990
Email : alan.giles@swsahs.nsw.gov.au

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Clinical Superintendent in Emergency Medicine

Applications are sought for this unique and exciting position in Liverpool Emergency Department. It is available to Emergency Registrars approaching their fellowship exam in the next year or having completed the exam and looking to complete research.
The position is 50% clinical on floor cover and 50% non-clinical duties, which include Q.A., research, and education. You are responsible to the ED Director and the position is for 1 year only. Remuneration is at the level of Clinical Superintendent Level 1.

Enquiries: Dr Alan Giles, (02) 9828 3990
Email: alan.giles@swsahs.nsw.gov.au

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Resident Medical Officers (1 - 4) General Stream


Resident Medical Officers (Years 1-4) General Stream:

Terms include: Emergency, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, General Medicine, Medical Specialties, ICU, Anaesthetics, Psychiatry, Paediatrics, Obstetrics. Secondments to Fairfield/Braeside and Tweed Heads Hospitals. Must be registrable with the NSW Medical Board.

Enquiries: Shannon Fokes, 02 9828 6327
Email: shannon.fokes@swsahs.nsw.gov.au

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