HITH Registrar
4 weeks ago
Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and state-wide. We are world-renowned for its research and specialist work in cancer, liver transplantation, spinal cord injuries, neurology, endocrinology, mental health and rehabilitation. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our purpose, which is to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
About the department:
The successful appointee will work as part of a multi-disciplinary service providing team-based care to patients under the care of Hospital in the Home (HITH) and Virtual Care whilst undertaking comprehensive learning, training and professional development in medicine.
The Unaccredited registrar will provide support and guidance to move junior doctors in the service.
About the role:
The HITH service provides care for patients to be cared for in settings other than acute hospital settings. The Registrar will be vital in providing care to patients in these settings, and to provide the admission and management of patients as well as safe discharge of patients from the HITH service.
To be successful in this role you must:
Communicate clearly and simply with patients in language that they understand, including the basis of diagnosis, the expected course of the disorder and proposed treatment options in a way that ensures they understand and empowers their involvement in decision making. Be responsive to patient and relative complaints/feedback Liaise with senior staff as required to deal with any issues brought up by patients and their families Complete appropriate documentation in patient's written and electronic hospital records Participate in oncall rosters where required and rosteredOur benefits:
Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:
Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program Mentoring and career development opportunities Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport, car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists Four weeks annual leave Paid conference and exam leaveInclusion at Austin:
We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies and abilities. We welcome and support applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, physically or culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+, and people of any age.
Application instructions:
Please click ‘Apply Now’ and you will be directed to sign in or register through the Austin Health Careers Site. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager. Please note you will be required to attach copies of the following to your online application:
Cover letter Current Curriculum Vitae (CV) Working with Children's Check Card (where applicable)