Clinical Foundation, Variable Related Specialty (Term 5)
2.0 FTE. Alice Springs, NT.
You will be part of a fantastic team covering the whole of Central Australia, including across the borders into remote WA and SA.
This opportunity is for a six-month rotation comprising 3 months of community palliative care and 3 months of inpatient and consult care based in Alice Springs Hospital. There are 2 registrar positions on the service, and you will also be supported by an RMO, and be part of a great multidisciplinary team.
You will experience the complexities and challenges of providing palliative care in rural and truly remote settings and have a life-changing exposure to Aboriginal health issues and Aboriginal culture. You will contribute to the on-call roster and support local and remote clinicians, and retrievals, with the opportunity for outreach visits, and you will always be well-supported.
Palliative medicine is a highly valued specialty within our hospital, and in this role, you will experience a degree of collegiality that is unique. Other excellent clinical experience is available at Alice Springs Hospital if you want to spend a full year here – which is highly recommended.
The position is suitable for Advanced Trainees in Palliative Medicine, rural generalists, and any other clinicians seeking the opportunity to train in true rural palliative care.
MORE INFORMATION
Interested candidates contact Dr Christine Sanderson at christine.sanderson@nt.gov.au
