Hospital Medical Officer - PGY2

Posted:
8/11/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ⋅ Victoria, Australia

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Job Description:

PGY2

  • Excellent benefits including salary packaging
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Friendly and supportive team environment

Important Information

  • St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is actively recruiting for PGY2 positions, meeting the requirements of the NFPMT Pathway guidelines.
  • Applications for the ‘Post Graduate Year 2 (PGY2) including Rural Generalist Year 2 (RG2)' will open on Monday, 12th August and close Friday, 30th August. Unfortunately, late applications will not be accepted.
  • Shortlisted candidates who are successful for interview will be contacted by email to invite them to interview
  • Successful candidates will commence their post with SVHM on Monday 5th February 2024
  • Our PGY2 positions are subject to the state-wide Computer Matching process, conducted by the Post Graduate Medical Council of Victoria (PMCV)

About the Role

The Australian Medical Council (AMC) has developed a revised National Framework for Prevocational Medical Training (National Framework) for implementation across Australia. The National Framework (NFPMT) aims to provide a generalist longitudinal experience for prevocational training that is consistent nationwide. All PGY2 positions will now fall within this framework.

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to preference rotations that meet the Victorian PGY2 Program Guidelines, providing exposure to Clinical Experience A (Undifferentiated Illness Patient Care), B (Chronic Illness Patient Care) and C (Acute and Critical Illness Patient Care) in a setting of a generalist approach to the year.

Rotations will include, however not limited to General Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine, Dermatology, Rehabilitation, Neurology.

Please note that most PGY2s will have a roster which includes rotations outside our Fitzroy campus. These may include rotations at Swan Hill, Werribee, PMCC and Warrnambool Hospital.

Classification for these positions is HM12 ($88,397.40)

Your Contribution

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • AHPRA Registration
  • Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain
  • Eligibility through PMCV

What we Offer

  • Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
  • CBD Location, close to Public Transport and close to lots of car parks
  • Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
  • Career development & advancement encouraged
  • Culture of continuous improvement
  • An exciting range of rotations available – please refer to our website

Working at St Vincent’s

SVHM is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application

  • Please attach your resume and cover letter, addressed to A/Prof Genni Newnham, Director Pre-vocational Training, to your application (preferably as one document)
  • Your cover letter should address why you want to work for SVHM, what your stream preference is and why and how you will add value to the team
  • For a copy of the PGY2 Position Description, please email [email protected]

Please remember, you need to register and complete the Computer Match Process with the Post Graduate Medical Council of Victoria (“PMCV”). Click here for Computer Match: https://allocations.pmcv.com.au/

All positions are subject to the PMCV match process, to be completed directly with PMCV

About PMCV Computer Matching Process

  • Our PGY2 positions are subject to the state-wide Computer Matching process, conducted by the Post Graduate Medical Council of Victoria (PMCV). The rules for PGY2 eligibility and matching to all the hospitals in Victoria are governed by PMCV in conjunction with the Victorian Government funding body, Department of Health.
  • Please refer to PMCV guidelines and website for full details on eligibility for an PGY2 position in Victoria. PMCV can be contacted on 03 9670 1066 or https://allocations.pmcv.com.au/
  • Register for the PGY2 Computer Match at PMCV https://allocations.pmcv.com.au/ (Post Graduate Year 2 (PGY2) including Rural Generalist Year 2 (RG2) Match)
  • The Referee Assessment process is managed via the PMCV website.

Selection Procedures

  • Candidates applying to SVHM will be ranked on the basis of their written application, referee reports and personal interview.
  • SVHM will conduct 15-20 minute personal interviews with shortlisted candidates prior to making offers. Interview requests will be sent to shortlisted candidates via email.
  • Candidates will be interviewed by a panel including a clinician and MWU/HR representative.
  • The Computer Matching process sorts the Hospital's ranking of candidates with the candidates' preference of Hospital.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.  Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

Contact Details:

Catherine Carbery, Director Operations/GM - Medical Workforce Unit [email protected]

Alternate Contact:

Closing Date:

4 September 2024 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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