Position overview

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. We provide 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.

Applications are sought to commence August 2026 for a period of one year with possible extension. To be eligible for this position, applicants need to be PGY4+ at the time of commencement.

This position is available for registrars, interested in pursuing neurology. Applicants who receive appropriate approval/acceptance into the neurology training program, can submit an application to ANZAN/RACP to accredit this position as non-core year towards your training.

The successful candidate will contribute to the neurology service by undertaking care of patients under the supervision of the neurologists in the department. The year will structured to involve rotations throughout patient clinics, ward responsibilities as well as neurology and stroke consultations. It is envisaged that during the out-patient clinic rotation, there will be three to five clinics per week. In addition, the successful candidate will contribute to the out-of-hours on-call roster for neurology and stroke.

Along with the clinical duties, there are regular educational events and clinical meetings in which the registrar will be expected to participate.

Key responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Participate in outpatient clinics under the supervision of consultant neurologists to provide a referral service for GPs and other medical practitioners and provide appropriate continuity of care for discharged patients.
• Participate in after-hours neurology/ stroke on-call roster under consultant supervision.
• Liaise with all members of the clinical team to maximise patient care and outcome.  Promote high quality, customer service principles, practices and attributes.
• Contribute to the education and training of all members of the clinical team. Regularly attend relevant departmental and interdepartmental meetings. Contribute to the clinical governance of the Unit by undertaking clinical audit, morbidity and mortality review and practising evidence-based medicine.
• Actively participate in the training of both junior medical staff and medical students. Contribute to the teaching program of the ANU Medical School under the broad direction of the Head of Department in association with the Dean or delegate.
• Demonstrate commitment to training and continuing professional development including participation in relevant teaching programs, activities, and feedback opportunities, involvement in research, and teaching of junior medical staff and/or medical students.
• Undertake research in areas of medical interest related to the clinical practice or science of neurology.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation

About you

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

Competencies

• Strong clinical track record with an interest in neurology and a strong commitment to learning.
• Strong personal commitment to patient care in all aspects and willingness to participate in out-of-hours on-call roster.
• Ability to function well as part of a team.
• Enthusiasm for, and willingness to be involved in, research and teaching.

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).
• Previous experience or training in a hospital-based internal medicine training program and/or neurology training program
• Have completed at least three years of relevant full time clinical experience

Desirable

• Successful completion of the RACP clinical examinations (or equivalent)
• Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
• Experience or knowledge of the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, and all other related frameworks.

Please note prior to commencement, successful candidates will be required to:

• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

Important information

All employees are required to:

• Adhere to the Canberra Health Services Values and the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct
• Act in accordance and comply with all relevant Safety and Quality policies and procedures.
• Comply with all relevant clinical and/or competency standards.
• Be available for weekend and/or after-hours work.

CHS is leading the drive to digitally transform health service delivery in Australia through the implementation of a territory wide Digital Health Record. Computer literacy skills are required which are relevant to this role as you will be responsible for completing required documentation and becoming a proficient user of the Digital Health Record and/or other Information Technology systems; once proficient, you will need to remain current with changes, updates, and contingencies.

What you require (key selection criteria)

These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé, experience and referee reports.

1. Experience in the practice of general medicine, preferably in neurology and completed basic physician training.
2. Sound knowledge of evidence-based medical practice in Neurology.
3. High-level communication and interpersonal skills with a strong commitment to teaching at all levels (including medical, nursing and allied health professional staff).
4. An active interest in conducting research in a relevant area of clinical operational or scientific practice.
5. Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, Work Health and Safety and the positive patient experience. Displays behaviour consistent with CHS’s values of reliable, progressive, respectful, and kind.

Work environment description

The following work environment description outlines the inherent requirements of the role and indicates how frequently each of these requirements would need to be performed. Please note that the ACT Public Service is committed to providing reasonable adjustments and ensuring all individuals have equal opportunities in the workplace.