Rural Adult Physician Training Opportunities and Rotations (RAPTOR)
This is a 12-month full-time program for WACHS junior doctors (PGY2+) who are interested in rural physician training.
The program aims to provide the successful candidate with relevant term rotations and professional development to help prepare them to apply for Basic Physician Training.
Professional Development Opportunities:
* Clinical Service Improvement Program, Research Project, or audit
* Possibility to complete and publish Research Project with the Busselton Population Medical Research Institute
* WACHS Foundations of Leadership Program
* Australian Resuscitation Council Advanced Life Support 2 Course*
* Senior clinician mentoring and support
* CV and Interview Skills education and support
* Teaching opportunities with Rural Clinical School medical students
* Opportunities to present at Hospital Grand Round and departmental teaching.
Rotations:
The successful applicant will be matched with suitable rotations that can include at least two medical terms, ED term and a Clinical Service Improvement term.
Available Sites:
* Albany Health Campus
* Broome Health Campus
* Geraldton Regional Hospital
* Bunbury Regional Hospital
About WACHS:
The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area.
We comprise seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.
Employee Benefits:
* 11.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
* Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
* Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
* Flexible working arrangements
* Flexible leave arrangements
* Other professional and location-based allowances
Application Instructions:
Please note applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants. Emailed applications will not be accepted.
Applicants must provide the following documents as part of their application in order to be considered for appointment:
1. Your hospital site preference ranking within the