An excellent opportunity is available for a new Advanced Trainee in General Medicine seeking a 12-month accredited Core Training appointment for 2027.
Based at a major regional teaching hospital in Victoria, this position offers broad General Medicine experience, daily consultant supervision, specialist outpatient exposure and a comprehensive education programme. The role is designed to support the development of confident, well-rounded General Physicians and provides an excellent environment for progression through Advanced Training.
The Position The successful Advanced Trainee will work with one of three inpatient General Medicine teams:
- Gastroenterology
- Neurology/Renal Medicine
- Endocrinology
The Advanced Trainee will manage a broad range of acute and chronic medical conditions and gain experience in both inpatient and outpatient medicine.
There are also opportunities to manage complex and undifferentiated acute medical presentations within the Acute Medical Unit (AMU).
Some weekend duties are required, including consultant-supervised ward rounds, with rostering undertaken in accordance with the applicable Enterprise Bargaining Agreement.
Clinical Training
Daily consultant-led ward rounds are a central component of the position. As clinical experience and competence develop, the Advanced Trainee may have opportunities to lead ward rounds under consultant supervision.
The position provides valuable exposure to:
- Acute and complex General Medicine
- Gastroenterology
- Neurology
- Renal Medicine
- Endocrinology
- Perioperative Medicine
- Acute Medical Unit presentations
- Outpatient specialist medicine
Accredited Advanced Training Applications are invited from new Advanced Trainees in General Medicine seeking a 12-month Core Training appointment in 2027.
This is an accredited Advanced Training position offering structured clinical experience and supervision within a supportive physician training environment.
It represents an excellent opportunity for doctors progressing through physician training who wish to combine high-quality accredited training with the breadth of clinical experience available within a major regional referral hospital.
Education and FRACP Training Support
The hospital has a strong teaching and learning culture, with access to both internal and external educational programmes.
The successful trainee will have access to:
- Internal physician education programmes
- External education through the Austin/Northern teaching network
- Victorian IMG (VIMG) educational sessions
- Grand Rounds
- Journal Club
- Basic Physician Trainee teaching
- Consultant-led clinical education
The Advanced Trainee will also be encouraged to support FRACP examination candidates and assist the Directors of Physician Education with examination preparation and coordination.
These responsibilities provide useful opportunities to develop teaching, leadership and medical education skills alongside clinical training.
Research and Quality Improvement
Professional and academic development are actively supported.
The successful applicant will be encouraged to undertake a quality improvement or research project during the appointment, with opportunities to work alongside experienced consultant physicians.
This combination of clinical training, education, research and leadership experience provides a strong foundation for a future career as a General Physician.
Candidate Requirements
This vacancy is specifically open to new Advanced Trainees in General Medicine seeking accredited Core Training for 2027.
Applicants should have:
- MBBS, MBChB or equivalent recognised medical degree
- Appropriate medical registration with AHPRA, or eligibility to obtain registration before commencement
- Completion of the training requirements necessary to commence Advanced Training in General Medicine
- Appropriate postgraduate physician training experience
- A demonstrated commitment to a career in General Medicine
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
- Effective communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills
- Commitment to teaching, continuing professional development and evidence-based medicine
- Ability to participate in the required after-hours and weekend roster
The Hospital The position is based at a large regional health service providing an extensive range of acute, specialist and tertiary-level services.
The Clinical Operations Division encompasses medical, surgical, critical care, cancer, women's and children's and mental health services. Specialties include General Medicine, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Renal Medicine, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Oncology, Emergency Medicine and Critical Care.
The scale of the service provides an excellent case mix for Advanced Training.
Each year, the health service manages:
- More than 50,000 hospital admissions
- Over 60,000 Emergency Department presentations
- More than 100,000 specialist clinic service events
Staff Benefits Benefits may include:
- Accredited General Medicine Advanced Training
- Career development and education opportunities
- 10 hours of training time within the 86-hour fortnight
- Structured physician education
- Research and quality improvement opportunities
- Staff health and wellbeing programmes
- Salary packaging opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements where operationally appropriate
- Access to staff gym and pool facilities
- Fitness programme benefits
This is an excellent opportunity for a new General Medicine Advanced Trainee seeking a 12-month accredited Core Training appointment with broad clinical exposure, strong consultant supervision and a well-established physician education programme.
Doctors interested in this position are encouraged to apply early.
To apply, please register your CV with Odyssey Recruitment or contact our medical recruitment team for a confidential discussion about the position, eligibility requirements and relocation to Victoria.
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