NORTH METROPOLITAN AREA HEALTH SERVICE
ANAESTHESIA AND PAIN MEDICINE
Position No: 255498 Effective Date: MAY 2009
INDUSTRIAL AWARD / AGREEMENT: Department of Health Medical Practitioners (Metropolitan Health
Services) AMA Industrial Agreement 2007
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
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Executive Director, Women’s and Newborn Health Services
Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine, Head of Department
Dr Tim Pavy; supervisor Dr Michael Paech,
ANAESTHESIA FELLOW, LEVEL 8 – 13
POSITIONS UNDER DIRECT SUPERVISION
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PRIME FUNCTION / KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: To contribute to the clinical and laboratory based research activities in the Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine.

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ANAESTHESIA FELLOW, LEVEL 8 - 13
BRIEF STATEMENT OF DUTIES
1. The Fellow is expected to contribute to ongoing research activities in the department and to undertake independent research under the supervision of Professor Paech. He / she will be encouraged to register for a higher degree at UWA.
2. The Fellow will be involved in clinical activities in the department. .
3. The Fellow will provide senior registrar cover in obstetric and gynaecological anaesthesia, including out of hours services.
4. Fellows are expected to attend and actively participate in as many hospital meetings and lectures as possible.
5. Assist with undergraduate teaching of Medical Students.

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ANAESTHESIA FELLOW, LEVEL 8 - 13
SELECTION CRITERIA
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
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Qualification in medicine registrable by the medical board in Western Australia.
Appropriate clinical experience in obstetric and gynaecological anaesthesia.
FANZCA or equivalent, or advanced anaesthetic trainee.
Commitment to training in academic anaesthesia medicine.
Good interpersonal and professional communication skills.
Able to work effectively as a team member.
Able to teach at both postgraduate and undergraduate level.
Able to initiate and manage original research in anaesthesia.
Current knowledge of legislative and regulatory requirements in the areas of Equal Opportunity,
Disability Services and Occupational Safety & Health, and how these impact on employment, people management and service delivery.
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
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Shows a personal commitment to continuing medical education.
Monitors and reviews own clinical effectiveness.
Shows commitment to continuous improvement of patient outcomes.
Is aware of own limitations.
LOCATION: King Edward Memorial Hospital
IS PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION NECESSARY?
YES
IS TRAVEL INVOLVED?
NO
IS ON CALL PROVISION REQUIRED?
YES
HOURS OF DUTY: FULL TIME
APPOINTMENT FACTORS: Evidence of registration by the Medical Board of Western Australia must be provided prior to commencement. This position is subject to a successful Criminal
Record Screening Check and a successful Pre- Placement Health Screening Clearance Check.
This position is also subject to a Working With Children (WWC) Check. This is a compulsory check for people who carry out child-related work in Western Australia.
CERTIFICATION (Valid only if establishments registration stamp affixed to all pages.)
Area Director / Director / Head of Division / Head of Service / Head of Department : The details contained in this document are an accurate statement of the duties, responsibilities and other requirements of the job.
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Human Resource Delegate - Job Description Approved.
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Occupant - I have noted the statement of duties, responsibilities and other requirements as detailed in this document
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