When caring for inpatients, the Infectious Diseases Advanced Trainee is responsible for assessment, regular clinical review and ongoing management including discharge planning of patients admitted under the care of infectious diseases. When providing a consultation service, the Infectious Diseases Advanced Trainee is responsible for timely review of referred patients, discussion with appropriate senior clinicians and liaison with the referring doctor/clinical team.
Trainees perform procedures relevant to infectious diseases practice including techniques of blood culture collection, lumbar puncture, peritoneal aspiration and pleural tap; demonstrate proficiency in the use of personal protective equipment, hand hygiene and other infection control procedures. Trainees are required to have basic life support skills and may be required to assist in resuscitation of patients.
Patients managed within the hospitals of the health service are under the direct care of a specialist medical practitioner and decisions regarding their care are to be clearly communicated with the responsible specialist. Close and effective liaison with consultants allows the Trainee to demonstrate their level of ability and understanding and to expand their areas of responsibility.
Trainees are responsible for communicating relevant information to patients, families/carers and all staff involved in the patient's care to ensure shared decision-making and timely information transfer. This includes dealing with matters of an urgent or sensitive nature, exercising discretion and maintaining confidentiality, demonstrating leadership within a team environment and actively contributing to team activities eg meetings and decision-making processes; initiating and undertaking discussions with patients and their families regarding their hospitalisation, treatment and progress.
Adequate handover to after-hours staff is essential, especially for unstable or deteriorating patients. Prepare and oversee accurate documentation in relation to patient care, ensuring efficient and confidential communication of patient information and that patient records are effective for current & future use.
Supervise junior doctors to enable the development of competence and knowledge required for responsible practice, promote team building and a supportive environment, enhance the performance of those being supervised, and monitor their welfare
Teach medical students and junior medical officers, to ensure an optimal learning environment, promote growth and development of others and to develop skills in teaching.
Participate in the Department's quality assurance activities to ensure gaps in meeting safety and quality standards are identified and addressed and to contribute to the continual improvement of self, colleagues, the department and the service provided by the hospital; including audit activities, morbidity and mortality meetings, quality improvement programs, peer review, relevant committee participation, infection control reporting and complaints investigations.
Undertake research contributing to medical knowledge that leads to better patient outcomes; develop research skills and an understanding of the methods and ethical principles of high quality research.
Meet College training program requirements, including performance of research or developmental projects and actively seek to learn and obtain feedback in order to develop and understand own skills, knowledge and capability. Participate in journal clubs, infectious diseases and other relevant educational meetings.
Actively monitor and manage own mental and physical wellbeing, reporting concerns and seeking assistance when needed.

The position is primarily based at Westmead Hospital, but includes a rotation to Blacktown Hospital Infectious Diseases Department.

For Further Information

·Please refer to thePosition Description. Your application must include a current resume and responses to the application questions and criteria in the online application form.

·For role related queries or questionsDr. Matthew O’Sullivan, Matthew.O’[email protected] , 8890 6255

·WSLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.

The Training Manger

·This position is accredited by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians for core advanced training in Infectious Diseases

Training Opportunities

·Infectious Diseases Trainees at Westmead are supported by a range of educational activities, tutorials, grand rounds and lectures to contribute to their training. There are opportunities to pursue research projects under supervision by experienced clinician researchers in the department. Trainees are supported to attend national and/or international conferences.

Supervision Arrangements

·Trainees will be assigned two RACP-accredited supervisors from within the consultant staff of the Westmead Infectious Diseases Department

Selection Criteria:

1. Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role
2. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary clinical team - diligence, punctuality, organisation, record keeping, time management, problem solving skills, teamwork
3. Demonstrated Commitment to ongoing Advanced Training education, research and teaching
4. Commitment to continuous quality improvement

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2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Dr. Matthew O’Sullivan, Matthew.O’[email protected], 8890 6255

Applications Close: 17th April 2024