Pain Medicine training at Peninsula Health is accredited by the Faculty of Pain Medicine (FPM) of the Australian & New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) for core training and practice development towards fellowship of FPM.
Who We Are and What We Stand For
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.
In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.
What You Will Be Doing
You will be part of the Integrated Pain team consultant liaison service for acute inpatients at Frankston Hospital, attend our Pain Medicine Clinic at Frankston, participate in the multidisciplinary outpatient clinic and pain management program at The Mornington Centre.
You will have the opportunity to learn theatre based procedures, attend Acute Pain Services ward rounds, and palliative care ward rounds.
The position also involves regular teaching with tutorials, journal clubs, Grand Rounds, radiology meetings and clinical audit meetings, as well as other training within the subacute cluster of Rehabilitation Medicine, Palliative Care and Aged Care.
There is an opportunity to participate in teaching medical students, perform and present audits and undertake research
Our team includes Specialist Pain Medicine Physicians, a Psychiatrist, Clinical Nurse Consultant and allied health team.
Performance is supervised and monitored by an accredited Supervisor of training to ensure education and training needs are met.
What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
- MBBS or equivalent
- Current registration as a Medical Practitioner in Australia with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Registration or eligibility to register as a trainee with the FPM:
(Training in pain medicine is a post-specialisation program that requires applicants to have either completed or be training towards a primary specialist medical qualification. To be eligible to register for FPM training, applicants must have completed at least three years full time equivalent training within that primary specialty).
- Sound knowledge in up-to-date evidence based Medicine.
What Next
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact the People Experience Team on (03) 9784 2700.
For role specific information contact Dr Gayathri Aravinthan-garavinthan@phcn.vic.gov.au
The role ceases advertising on the 15 July 2025
Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Additional Requirements
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:
https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/
*Please refer to DOCTORS IN TRAINING (VICTORIAN PUBLIC HEALTH SECTOR) (AMA VICTORIA/ASMOF) (SINGLE INTEREST EMPLOYERS) ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2022-2026 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.
It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.
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