This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Full Time appointments for 12 months with the possibility of an 18-month appointment.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 04/05/2025.
Position Profile:
This position is suitable for senior registrars or junior consultants of good standing who are about to complete or have completed nephrology core training (as pre-specified by the RACP-SAC Nephrology or equivalent training overseas). This position will provide supervised clinical exposure in all areas of nephrology, with a predominant focus on kidney transplantation including understanding of the allocation system in Australia, interpreting immunological risk profile, assessment of potential kidney transplant candidates and potential live-kidney donors. The candidate will be expected to participate in research activity, with the aim to achieve at least one publication during the 12-month period.
Area Profile:
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) is one of Australia's leading teaching tertiary hospitals. Located at the Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre 4km from Perth city centre, SCGH provides a comprehensive range of clinical service including trauma, emergency and critical care, orthopaedics, general medicine, general surgery and cardiac care. It is home to WA's only comprehensive cancer centre - the largest cancer treatment centre in the State - and is the State's principal hospital for neurosurgery and liver transplants.
Employee Benefits: Our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
- Professional development and Study Leave/assistance as outlined in the WA Health AMA Industrial Agreement.
Conditions of Service: The terms and conditions of service are in accordance with the WA Health System - Medical Practitioners - AMA Industrial Agreement;
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Dr Wai Lim - Head of Department on .
To Apply:
Applicants are requested to apply online via MedCareersWA (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:
- A detailed curriculum vitae (of no more than 4 A4 pages) including the names and contact details of 2 x referees. Your CV must provide a summary of your experience in the context of the advertised vacancy.
- Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria. Answers to these questions are a requirement for assessment against the selection criteria, considered by the panel.
Referees: It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.
Applicant documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process.
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT A CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) / RESUME WILL BE INVALID.
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke-free environment across all buildings, grounds, and vehicles.
