Prevocational Acute and Critical Care

Eligibility

• Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent.
• Registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner with General Registration.

Desirable

• Have a strong interest in pursuing a career in Critical Care Medicine.

• High level of skills in negotiation and communication and the ability to communicate confidently and appropriately with patients and their families/relative and other health professionals.
• Skilled in problem solving and decision making at both the clinical and the individual level, at times under pressure and in stressful circumstances.
• Previous experience working as an effective team member in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Possess basic skills in patient assessment and in ward procedures.
• Demonstrate a commitment to providing a quality service to patients and their families including the involvement of patients in their own medical outcomes.
• Can effectively use organisational skills (incorporating documentation, time management skills, critical thinking, and priority setting).
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education, quality improvement, research and or teaching.
• Knowledge of contemporary medical practice and procedures appropriate to the level of the position.
• Knowledge of investigations and treatments appropriate to the level of the position.
• Knowledge of Work, Health and Safety principles and procedures.
• Completion of at least an Advanced Life Support Level 1 course.

The selection process will involve assessing your:

• Appropriate completion and verification of application.
• Required documents as outlined below.
• Online referee reports (will be sent by SA MET once you have submitted your application, and it has been verified).
• Interview, as described below.

All Expression of Interests will be scored/ranked for shortlisting. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a face to face or Teams interview, and in some circumstances, this can be conducted via teleconference.

From this process scores are aggregated for each applicant:

1. Total score
2. CV score
3. Total interview score
4. Question 1
5. Question 2
6. Question 3

The weighing formula will sort applicants into an appointment order and ensure none are ranked the same.

SA MET will match the highest ranked candidate to this position. See the PGY2+ Application Guideline for more information on the matching process.

In addition to the standard documentation outlined in the PGY2+ Application Guideline, you will be required to provide the following:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) – Mandatory Requirement
  Think about including:
  – If known, career aspirations.
  – Undergraduate excellence by way of awards, academic scores, leadership.
  – Postgraduate excellence including evidence of higher qualifications and/or contributions to the field of medicine by way of publications/education programs.
  – Outstanding achievement in more than one area of research, quality improvement and teaching.
  – Participation in continuing professional development in multiple fields.
  – Seeking additional, higher education experiences beyond the immediate position.
  – Extracurricular activities (i.e. JMO forum, committees).
• Cover Letter – Mandatory Requirement
  – The cover letter should address how the role aligns with the career goals, aspirations, and personal growth, while also providing concrete examples of experiences that contribute to their skills and suitability for the position.

Interview – Mandatory Requirement
If shortlisted, you will be notified of interview by email. All relevant information about the interview process will be in an email. The contact person will be noted in the signature block of the email.

In-person interviews will be arranged for shortlisted candidates, which will be available for interstate applicants via MS-Teams. These are held on Tuesday 12 August and Tuesday 19 August.

The interview process uses the MMI method – This involves the candidate answering short situational questions under timed conditions.

Each question is scored based on the clarity and depth of reflection provided, particularly on your role in the situation and learning of how to respond to similar situations in the future.

Review Committee
If you are unhappy with their outcome (or in the event of any other conflict) they should email the Manager of the SALHN Trainee Medical Officer Unit who will raise their concerns with the Deputy Director of Clinical Training to review the application.

If you disagree with the initial assessment there is opportunity to escalate to the Director of Clinical Training and Executive Director of Medical Services, who will assess the Expression of Interest independently of the initial reviewing team, and based on the evidence available, will determine the scored assessment for the allocation process.