Medical Service Resident

What should employees expect from the role?
Residents are given the opportunity to rotate across a number of different sub-specialties and to partake in the night roster within the Division of Medicine. It is expected that the Resident position provides a steppingstone to a physician training position within three years.

What are the key outcomes of the program?

• Provides an introduction to the Division of Medicine and sub-specialty rotations.
• Provides an introduction to night rotations while under the supervision of senior trainees.
• Provides an opportunity to partake in audit and research programs.
• Develop the necessary skills and competencies to successfully enter the physician training program.

What are the hours of work and overtime?
As per Enterprise Agreement.

A night’s rotation will be required, and an AMU rotation is optional. These rotations are currently rostered according to a workplace flexibility agreement as 7 days on/off. Rostered hours 81 – 84 hrs/fortnight.

Other terms typically are rostered between 76 – 86 hrs per fortnight.

What education is provided?
Formal education sessions occur within each individual unit. Divisional education sessions include X-Ray meetings, Grand Round, and physician trainee education sessions twice per week.

How will supervision be provided? Will this vary from rotation to rotation?
Supervision is provided by consultants, Advanced and Basic Physician Trainees.

What other support is provided?

• NALHN has a Post Graduate Medical Education Unit and a supportive Trainee Medical Officer Unit. The Division of Medicine has a Chief Medical Resident, Director of Physician Education, and a Junior Medical Officer Liaison Committee.
• The Resident Society is extremely active and involved with trainee well-being.
• NALHN has an open-door policy and a Medical Management Facilitator that works within the Division of Medicine supporting the BPTs & SRMOs.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Will the TMO supervise interns/others in their role?
Yes, the Resident may be involved in supervision of interns and/or medical students where these are present.

What pathways are there after the year is completed?
Physician Training and Career Medical Officer.

What should employees expect from the role?
Residents are generally rotated through General Medicine and the Acute Medical Unit with some general sub-specialty rotations if the opportunity becomes available. They are also required to participate in a nights/relieving rotation. The Medical Service Resident position is unaccredited however it provides a steppingstone to a future Basic Physician Training position.

Residents are provided with extensive orientation, including induction and introduction to training activities, ward services and safety and quality information.

What are the key outcomes of the program?
This program provides:

• An introduction to the Division of Medicine and some sub-specialty rotations.
• An introduction to night rotations while under the supervision of senior trainees.
• An opportunity to partake in audit and research programs.
• Opportunities to develop the necessary skills and competencies to successfully enter the physician training program.

What are the hours of work and overtime?

As per Enterprise Agreement.

Rotations are typically rostered between 76 – 86 hrs per fortnight.

The night rotation is rostered 7days on/off according to a workplace flexibility agreement.

What education is provided?

• Formal educational sessions within each unit.
• Speciality education sessions.
• RACP teleconference sessions.
• Grand Rounds.

How will supervision be provided? Will this vary from rotation to rotation?

Supervision is provided by consultants, Advanced and Basic Physician Trainees.

All trainees are also allocated an Education Supervisor (Medicine Consultant) for the duration of their Medical Service year.

What other supports is provided?

• SALHN has a Post Graduate Medical Education Unit and a Trainee Medical Officer Unit (HR). The Division of Medicine has a Deputy Director, Director of Physician Education, Chief Medical Residents, TMO Manager and a TMO Coordinator.
• SALHN has an open-door policy.
• Employee Assistant Program.

Will the TMO supervise interns/others in their role?
Yes, the Medical Service Resident may be involved in supervision of interns and/or medical students where these are present.

What pathways are there after the year is completed?
Basic Physician Training (3-year program).

To be eligible for these positions:

• Interns are welcome to apply upon satisfactory completion of their 12-month Internship.
• Provisional or General Registration.
• Interest in physician training as a career.

As per Role Description.

The selection process will involve accessing 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.

Applicants who have an understanding of the challenges facing health care, who can articulate their interest in Medicine and are able to show an ability to reflect would be highly ranked.

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:

• Answers to Expression of Interest questions:
  – Not applicable.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  – Your CV should include a description of previous experience, involvement in Quality Improvement and audit projects and research experience would be welcome. A few dot points about your interest outside of Medicine to differentiate candidates are also encouraged.
• Cover Letter (should be a single A4 page with):
  – A clear explanation of why this specific position is attractive to the candidate.
  – Characteristics or skills that would make the candidate an attractive prospect or differentiate them from other candidates.
  – A brief description of previous experience.
  – Future career plans or goals.

Additionally, you need to provide contact details from two referees in Australia who have worked with you in a clinical setting.

Interview notifications will be via email. Notifications will be at least 48 hrs prior to interview.

Applicants who preference Basic Physician Training and are successful in receiving an interview will not require an interview for the Medical Service Resident role.

Interview preparation should include some understanding of NALHN and/or SALHN, the demographic and services provided.

The candidate should think about why the position is attractive, why they have applied specifically for
NALHN and/or SALHN and how this position can contribute to future career goals.

Candidates should acquire some background knowledge on health challenges, developments in health care and specifically in Medicine.

Candidates should emphasise skills that they will bring to the Division and show maturity and ability to reflect.