Fellow Paediatric Emergency Medicine
This is a senior medical practitioner position in the Paediatric Emergency Department providing the
incumbent advanced training opportunities in Paediatric Emergency Medicine. The PED sees over
42000 patients annually and is the states Major Trauma Service. There is an attached 12 bed
Emergency Short Stay Ward with over 5000 admissions annually. The department has a strong
consultant led ethos. The department is accredited by both Royal Australasian College of Physicians
and the Australian College for Emergency Medicine (2 years of training). The Fellow position contributes
to the provision of comprehensive, effective and efficient Paediatric Emergency Services by:
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Under Consultant Supervision, Managing the care of all emergency presentations and ESSW
inpatients, including the coordination of investigations, supervision of RMOs and Registrars,
discussion with patients / families, liaison with statutory authorities and patient discharge
Participating in postgraduate training as directed and supervised by the clinical Head
Participating in appropriate, approved research
In collaboration with the Consultant, participate in clinical reviews and assisting in the collection
of data for clinical indicators
Essential minimum requirements for this position are:
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MBBS or equivalent
Registrable as a medical practitioner with the Medical Board of Australia
Advanced Trainee of the RACP or ACEM or equivalent
Further inquiries regarding applying for this position can be directed to Dr Malcolm Higgins, Ph : 08 8161
6651; Email : malcolm.higgins@health.sa.gov.au
Applications are now open for the Fellow Paediatric Emergency Medicine position. Applications
including a detailed CV and brief covering letter indicating training preferences should be directed
through www.health.sa.gov.au/careers. Closing date for applications is 27 April 2012.