Job Description:

Work for one of Australia’s leading hospital groups
Join a team which provides exceptional patient-centred care
Work in a rewarding and supportive environment offering varied clinical experiences and with a strong focus on teaching
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne was named in Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals for 2023, placing sixth in Australia.

Thank you for your interest in a Pre-Vocational Training Position at St Vincent’s Public Hospital Melbourne (SVHM).

We are pleased to be recruiting Doctors of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander origin to commence their Internship with us in January 2025.

At SVHM we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for First Nations employees and we encourage applications from First Nations people.

About the Intern Program for First Nations Candidates

Part of St Vincent’s Health Australia’s (SVHA) vision for a reconciled Australia is all of our people and communities share in the health and prosperity that this nation has to offer. We are dedicated to reconciliation and Closing the Gap.

St Vincent’s is committed to creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for employees of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander origin. We continue to build on this commitment by creating a supportive work environment, including:

Financial and rostered leave support to attend the Australian Indigenous Doctors Association (AIDA) conference.
Assistance and counselling on career opportunities for PGY2+ positions at SVHM

All final year medical students who identify as First Nations people are eligible to apply. Candidates from all Eligibility Categories are encouraged to apply. Please note, that if you are applying as a First Nations candidate, you do not need to submit another application as a Medical Intern (JR136518)

For further information regarding our First Nations programs, please contact any of the below staff:

Chris Delamont (Indigenous Recruitment Co-ordinator) christopher.delamont@svha.org.au,
Molly Kennedy (First Nations Practice Development Nurse) molly.kennedy@svha.org.au, or
Dr Brendan Morrissey (Supervisor of Intern Training) Brendan.MORRISSEY@svha.org.au.

About Our Program

Our program is designed to give you the teaching, training, and clinical experience needed to develop your knowledge and technical skills within a large tertiary public hospital.

Doctors rotate through terms in both the Fitzroy and Caritas Christi campus of SVHM, as well as a variety of external rotations including The Royal Children’s Hospital, Western District Health Service (Hamilton Base Hospital), South West Healthcare (Warrnambool Hospital), and Swan Hill District Health. Within each rotation you are directly supervised by a Consultant, and each unit has a dedicated Consultant Term Supervisor.

In addition, you will be supported throughout your Internship by the Medical Education Team and Medical Workforce Unit, who are invested in your development, learning and success at SVHM.

Classification for this role will be HM11 ($83,123.56 per annum).

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

We are looking for SVHM Doctors that:

Embody the culture and values of SVHM.
Are committed to providing high quality and safe patient-centred care.
Work well in inter-professional teams.
Value the well-being of their colleagues, team and themselves, and understand how attending to these needs can improve patient care.
Are motivated to learn, and develop their skills and knowledge in clinical medicine, research and teaching.
Are interested in further career development at SVHM.

What we Offer

A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes and public transport
Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
Culture of continuous improvement

Working at St Vincent’s

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is part of St Vincent’s Health Australia and a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service which employs approximately 7,500 staff across 18 sites throughout Melbourne. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services including acute medical and surgical services, sub-acute care, medical diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative care, correctional health and community residential care. SVHM is one of Australia's leading Catholic not-for-profit healthcare providers.

How to apply

This application process is aligned with the standards and guidelines for Internship applications as determined by Post Graduate Medical Council of Victoria (PMCV). Please select the “apply now” button and:

Attach your CV and cover letter to your application (combine as one file).
Your CV should use the standardised template provided by PMCV (you can download this template from the PMCV website).
Please address your cover letter to Dr Brendan Morrissey, Supervisor Intern Training
Your cover letter should be less than one page (400 words maximum) and cover how you will add value to the team at SVHM, and why you are passionate about working for us.

Please remember, in addition to submitting your application with SVHM via Workday, you also need to register and complete the Intern Match Process with PMCV.

The PMCV Intern match is open from Monday 6th May, 2024 to Thursday 6th June, 2024, aligning with the job advertisement and application dates. Please ensure you submit your application to PMCV before the closing date, and rank SVHM within your top preferences. Please note, we will only be reviewing applications from those candidates that rank SVHM within their top three preferences.

Important Application Dates

Applications close on Thursday 6th June, 2024 at 5:00pm. Late applications will not be considered.

Selection Process

Candidates are ranked based on their CV, cover letter, video interview and clinical references. The PMCV Intern Match process manages the hospital’s ranking of candidates with the candidate’s preference of hospital.

Further Questions and Support

For Workday/application difficulties, please contact Human Resources at: JMSRecruitment@svha.org.au
Questions around PMCV or the Intern Match Allocations process, please contact PMCV on Ph: (03) 9670 1066
For any information about the Intern Program at SVHM please contact Medical Education at: SVHM.Education.medical@svha.org.au

Application

Please attach your CV and cover letter to your application and please combine as one file.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet this vaccination requirement. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

Contact Details:

SVHM.Education.medical@svha.org.au

Alternate Contact:

Closing Date:

6 June 2024 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

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