At a Glance
- Tasks: Join the East Coast Medical Network as a Basic Physician Trainee and develop your clinical skills.
- Company: Dynamic medical network focused on training competent physicians across stunning NSW locations.
- Benefits: Enjoy four weeks of annual leave, fitness memberships, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace welcoming diverse backgrounds, with strong ties to the University of New South Wales.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in healthcare while gaining diverse clinical experiences and support.
- Qualifications: MBBS or equivalent with current registration as a Basic Physician Trainee.
The predicted salary is between 69300 - 84700 $ per year.
Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full time
Position Classification: Registrar
Remuneration: As per Award
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM30970
Role Overview
An exciting opportunity exists to join the East Coast Medical Network as a Basic Physician Trainee. The East Coast Medical Network may offer 1- or 2-year contracts (as required for completion of their length of training) to applicants who have completed their time in an accredited BPT role. All other applicants will be offered 3-year contracts, subject to change, with final rankings from the application process and service provision requirements determining the length of training contract that will be offered.
Locations:
- Prince of Wales Hospital
- Sydney Hospital
- The Royal Hospital for Women
- Port Macquarie Base Hospital
- Shellharbour Hospital
The East Coast Medical Network is dedicated to training balanced, well-rounded and competent physicians. Vocationally based training is delivered across five locations along the spectacular East Coast of New South Wales. We support our trainees to reach their full potential through an interactive and individualised education program underpinned by the principles of opportunity, equity and fairness.
Our written education program complements the RACP's Physician Education Program and is delivered weekly during protected teaching time. Sessions focus on direct interaction with experts in their fields and are videoconferenced to all peripheral sites from the first week of training. All trainees are given the opportunity to attend a two-week revision course in the penultimate year of their ECMN training contract, regardless of the duration of prior RACP training completed.
Our professional development program aims to broaden trainees' skills beyond clinical medicine, with sessions covering leadership, supervision of junior medical officers, communication, curriculum vitae preparation and interview skills. There are also significant opportunities to become involved in teaching and research through the network's strong affiliation with the University of New South Wales.
Perks and Benefits:
- Four weeks of annual leave + an extra Allocated Day Off (ADO) per month.
- Other leave including parental leave, FACS leave, and study & education leave.
- Salary Packaging, a way to pay for certain items with your pre-tax salary.
- Wellbeing initiatives such as the Employee Assistance Program.
- Fitness Passport, a discounted fitness membership for access to nearly 1600 gyms, pools and fitness centres across Australia.
- Quality learning and development, research opportunities, and more.
SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients, and their carers feel supported. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates and have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant who can support you.
Selection Criteria:
- MBBS or equivalent and current general registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
- This role requires eligibility for or current registration as a Basic Physician Trainee with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) and intent to obtain Fellowship of the RACP.
- Demonstrated recent relevant experience in clinical medicine and ability to work in a complex clinical environment with proven ability to apply clinical knowledge and concepts in practical situations.
- Demonstrated teamwork and problem-solving skills within a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated time management and prioritisation skills within the context of multiple competing priorities.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning, teaching, research, quality improvement and clinical leadership in medicine.
Need more information? For role related queries or questions contact Dr Taylor Scott (Network Director of Physician Training).
Applications Close: 11, October 2026
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