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Gastroenterology Registrar or Senior Registrar Fellow (interest in Nutrition, Neuro-gastroenterology & Inflammatory Bowel Disease)
Surgical, Treatment and Rehabilitation Service - Herston
Support transition from trainee to consultant while managing complex nutrition, endoscopy, IBD, and neuro-gastro cases with research involvement.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L10-L13, L4-L9 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/STR634977 |
| Closing date | 01-Jun-2025 |
| Job duration | 12 months from February 2026 |
| Contact person | Vishal Kaushik |
| Contact details | (07) 3646 0876 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
It is the purpose of this role to provide opportunities and skills that facilitate the transition from advanced trainee to consultant. Established experience in this role is desirable, training will be provided if you have less experience but a keen interest. Our ideal candidate will be someone who will be willing to carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values. The fellow manages inpatients and outpatients with complex nutritional needs and plays an important role in all facets of their care, including endoscopy services. The fellow will also manage patients in neuro-gastroenterology multidisciplinary clinic (NMC) and Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) services and provide appropriate clinical support to other members of the unit. The fellow is well supported by other team members and is expected to demonstrate some autonomy in dealing with other professionals involved in the management of patients with perturbations in Nutrition, NMC and IBD. The fellow's position also involves a clinical research component and has been designed to provide opportunities to pursue and develop research projects within the unit.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- Management of all facets of care for outpatients and inpatients with complex nutritional needs including parenteral and enteral Nutrition, NMC, IBD and general GE
- Provide Nutrition, NMC, IBD and general GE consultation services with support of clinical lead and multidisciplinary team co-workers within the Specialist Nutrition Support Team (SNST) and other teams
- Provide expert technical advice/ skills in relation to both central venous access devices and enteral feeding devices inserted either endoscopically or by interventional radiology
- Opportunity to develop skills in Oesophageal Physiological studies (OPS – manometry, pH, Bravo), anorectal Physiology studies (APS) or Intestinal US (IUS)
- Participate in the ongoing development of a comprehensive Nutrition Service at the RBWH and within the Metro North Hospital and Health Service through maintaining key working relationships with key stakeholders to support innovative service development and expansion.
Health Equity
It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.
Benefits when working for us
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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Application Support (PDF, 860KB)
Application Kit
Benefits for working with MN (PDF, 1.00MB)
Application Kit
Medical Practitioner cv-template (Word, 322KB)
Application Kit
STR634977 - Role Description (PDF, 417KB)
Role Description
