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Neurology Movement Disorder SHO
Princess Alexandra Hosptal / Woolloongabba
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Become a valued member of a professional and collegial team, with access to flexible work arrangements and pathways for career development
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L3 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City,Brisbane - South |
| Job ad reference | QLD/PA10694832 |
| Closing date | 11-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | 12 months from commencing |
| Contact person | Dr Alexander Lehn |
| Contact details | 3176 3782 Access the National Relay Service |
Your new role:
This is a Senior House Officer role for the Neurology Unit, to provide clinical care under supervision and acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to manage patients with movement disorders and functional neurological disorders. To gain expertise in the recognition and diagnosis of organic and functional movement disorders (including Parkinson's disease, atypical Parkinsonian disorders (MSA, CBD, etc.), Huntington's disease, Tourette's Syndrome, tremor, chorea, athetosis, dystonia, ballism, myoclonus, tics, spasticity, rigidity, restless legs syndrome. To understand underlying mechanisms of organic and functional movement disorders.
About you:
This program would ideally suit a neurology trainee in the elective year or a recently qualified neurologist. Applicants with an interest in a higher research degree are encouraged to apply. MBBS, MD or equivalent registrable with the Medical Board of Australia. Applicants must have completed the appropriate specialist training program in their country or be in their final year completing elective study. Successful candidates will be individually assessed at the beginning of the fellowship for existing knowledge and skills, and training will be tailored to the needs of the candidate.
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What we can offer you:
- We offer a family-friendly work environment that supports you in making the most of Queensland's laid-back lifestyle.
- We are renowned for teaching and research excellence with strong relations with Queensland's leading tertiary institutions.
- We want to empower you to build a long-term career, with countless opportunities to learn and grow, no matter your role
- You'll have all the benefits of working for Queensland's world-class public health system including generous leave entitlements, attractive salary and remuneration packages, salary packaging and access to relevant professional development allowances and/or leave, study and research assistance, corporate discounts and employee wellness programs.
About us:
Princess Alexandra Hospital:
The Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH) is a tertiary health care centre providing care in most major adult specialties. We provide world class health care to Brisbane City's southern suburbs across emergency, medical, mental health and surgical services, including liver and kidney transplant.
We are nationally recognised for our expertise in trauma management and organ transplants and are one of Australia's leading academic and research health centres. The PAH as a major medical research precinct hosts Australia's most advanced medical research facility, the Translational Research Institute (TRI) as well as a new Clinical Research Facility for the discoveries made at TRI to be trialed in a safe clinical environment.
We're expanding our hospital to make sure everyone gets the care they need. We're adding more beds, modernising our buildings, and improving our spaces to treat kidney and cancer patients with all new services and facilities planned to open by 2027.
INTEGRITY | COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | RESPECT | ENGAGEMENT | EXCELLENCE
Our values were created by employees for employees to shape our culture and inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Diversity of ideas, skills, traditions, and customs is celebrated as one of our greatest strengths. Having a workforce that reflects and understands the needs and expectations of our community is important to delivering safe, kinder, and more inclusive care.
We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation, and family responsibilities to apply.
We are better together.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Please review the Role Description for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.
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