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Registrar/Senior Registrar (Transition to Fellow)
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Herston

Join the Intensive Care Services team at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital as a Registrar/Senior Registrar (Transition to Fellow), delivering advanced critical care, leading complex patient management, contributing to teaching and research, and developing specialist expertise within one of Australia's leading tertiary intensive care units.
Job details
| Position status | Contract |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L10-L13 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/RBH695245 |
| Closing date | 16-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | 1 February 2027 - 6 February 2028 (12 months) |
| Contact person | Shane Townsend |
| Contact details | (07) 3646 4110 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
As a Registrar/Senior Registrar (Transition to Fellow) within Intensive Care Services at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, you will provide high-level clinical care to critically ill patients while working under the supervision of Intensive Care Specialists. This position has been approved by the College of Intensive Care Medicine (CICM) as a Transition Year role, supporting advanced trainees to develop the skills, knowledge and experience required for specialist practice.
You will take a lead role in the management of an Intensive Care Unit pod, contribute to the assessment and treatment of complex patients, provide support and guidance to junior medical staff, and participate in education, quality improvement and research activities. The role also provides the opportunity to undertake a clinical or non-clinical portfolio in areas such as education, research, echocardiography/critical care ultrasound or administration.
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:
- Provide comprehensive clinical management of critically ill patients, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and coordination of multidisciplinary care.
- Lead the care of an ICU pod under specialist supervision and support the management, education and development of junior medical officers and registrars.
- Coordinate investigations, review results and ensure accurate clinical documentation, including patient handovers and discharge summaries.
- Participate in the after-hours roster, providing clinical leadership and advice to medical staff while maintaining continuity of patient care.
- Contribute to teaching, research, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives while undertaking a clinical or non-clinical portfolio relevant to Intensive Care Services.
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
Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts 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
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
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.
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