2025 Advanced Trainee/Fellow in AnaesthesiaThe Royal Children’s Hospital’s (RCH) Vision is “A world where all kids thrive”.RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children’s Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Pediatrics and The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation.RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatric and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries.Advanced Trainee/Fellow in Paediatric Anaesthesia:The Department of Paediatric Anaesthesia and Pain Management at the Royal Children’s Hospital has an annual turnover of 20,000 general anaesthetics, 2000 acute pain consultations and 200 chronic pain management consultations. The Department is staffed by 27 full time, 10 sessional specialist paediatric anaesthetists, 12 advanced trainees/fellows in paediatric anaesthesia and 9 anaesthesia registrars. There are 35 anaesthesia technologists who assist the anaesthetists.Six-month positions: these positions are suitable for those wishing to consolidate their paediatric anaesthesia skills and ultimately work in a general hospital environment where healthy children undergo surgery and anaesthesia. These positions may also be suitable for anaesthetists who need more specialised paediatric experience before pursuing a career as a specialist paediatric anaesthetist. Position commencing April 2025 - August 2025.The Advanced Paediatric Anaesthesia Training Program includes:General paediatric anaesthesiaPaediatric anaesthesia sub-specialties: eg Craniofacial surgery, neurosurgery, urological surgery, major orthopaedic surgery, cardiac surgery, and cardiac, liver and renal transplantationAcute pain management (ward rounds and out of hours cover)An active anaesthesia teaching program is provided for all advanced trainees which includes:4-hour tutorial every second week designed for advanced trainees (on a 6 month cycle)General departmental education meeting for ½ hour per weekAdvanced trainees will be expected to participate in the out of hours roster.Applicants must have passed their ANZCA final examination or equivalent by June 2024.Consideration will be given to anaesthetists who are post ANZCA fellowship, provided they can demonstrate a commitment and suitable plan for a career in paediatric anaesthesia.Candidates applying from outside the ANZCA system will be expected to have a minimum of similar training (ie 4 years of accredited full-time anaesthetic training and completion of basic paediatric anaesthesia training).Assessment for this position will include personal CV and references as well as the planned application of the paediatric anaesthesia training to the individual’s career path.RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disabilities.This position is subject to the Secretary of the Department of Health directions, regarding vaccination against COVID-19 and Influenza. Successful applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, as the hospital is required to collect, record and hold vaccination information.Are you ready to join our team?Apply online by clicking on the “Apply now” button.
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