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POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Clinical Haematology Registrar (Advanced Trainee)
Employment Type: Full time
Classification: Registrar
Salary: $112,917 - $141,084 (pa)
Location: Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT
Section: Cancer and Ambulatory Support
Closing Date: 31 August 2025
Please note: Applications with affiliation to a recruitment agency will not be considered
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- Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital
- Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions
- Visa sponsorship for eligible candidates
- Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval).
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This is a one-year full time clinical position commencing February 2026 with responsibility for inpatient and outpatient care of Clinical Haematology (malignant and non-malignant) patients. To be eligible for this position applicants must be PGY4+.
Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding regions. More information can be found on the CHS website.
Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available at: ACTPS Medical Practitioners Enterprise Agreement 2021-2022
This is a one-year full time clinical position commencing February 2026 with responsibility for inpatient and outpatient care of Clinical Haematology (malignant and non-malignant) patients. To be eligible for this position applicants must be PGY4+.
The position is suitable for either sub-speciality training under the auspices of the Haematology CJCT (FRACP/FRCPA) or FRACP only. An unaccredited AT/CMO will be considered. The position is accredited by the CJCT RACP/RCPA for one year of core clinical training. Preference will be given to candidates for dual Fellowship who have completed their FRACP Part I examination. Consultants within the unit have a keen interest in post graduate education and training and encourage the applicant to participate in learning activities. Applicants should have highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
Familiarity with the use of computers, DHR and common software applications would be considered an advantage for the applicant.
The clinical haematology service provides a substantial inpatient and outpatient management for malignant and non-malignant patients including autologous stem cell transplantation and therapeutic plasma exchange. We provide a vital consultative haematology service to other specialities and external hospitals such as Calvary Hospital (Bruce, ACT), private hospitals and rural hospitals as well as to general practitioners. There is an active and dedicated clinical trials program. There is a strong teaching and professional development focus within the unit. The department has strong collaborative links with the department of Cancer Biology and Therapeutics at the John Curtin School of Medical Research, Australian National University.
There is a four-month rotation to Orange Health Service which is a 270-bed major non-metropolitan referral hospital and the Central West Cancer Care centre. This rotation will allow extension of clinical and diagnostic haematology skills in the rural setting, participation in the lymphoma multidisciplinary meetings teleconferenced with Westmead and Nepean hospital, a weekly outreach clinic in Bathurst, involvement in clinical trials and participation in inpatient care as well as a rurally focussed research project. Haematology conference participation will be supported from Orange Base Hospital. There will be supervision from on-site haematologists and there will be teaching opportunities to junior medical staff.
Most of our haematologists are accredited by RACP and RCPA and have a keen interest in post graduate education and training. The unit has 12 haematologists, 6 advanced trainees, 2 basic trainees and 2 junior medical officers. Employment contracts for more than one year may be negotiable once positions are finalised. All trainees participate in an on-call haematology roster on weekends in conjunction with the on-call consultant and an infrequent general medical ward roster on weekdays as an evening shift. Trainees will participate in outpatient clinics as well as outreach clinics under supervision of a consultant in regional centres in Bega, NSW and Calvary Hospital, Bruce, ACT. Development of a clinical or laboratory research project is strongly encouraged.
Prior to commencement, the successful candidates will be required to:
- Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check
- Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy
For more information regarding the position details click here for the Position Description.
Applications must be submitted through the e-recruitment system and must include:
- A copy of a current resumé.
- A response to the selection criteria under “what you require” in no more than two pages, outlining your skills, knowledge and experience and why you should be considered for this role.
- Two referee reports. At least one from a current supervisor. You can download the referee report template here
CHS Contact: Dr Maya Latimer, Clinical Director Clinical Haematology. [email protected]
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