Positions Available

Current list of positions available in region:

ACT / NSW / QLD / NT / SA / VIC / WA / NZ / SINGAPORE

Queensland

Applications are invited for the position of

DIRECTOR
PROFESSOR TESS CRAMOND MULTIDISCIPLINARY PAIN CENTRE (MPC)
ROYAL BRISBANE & WOMEN’S HOSPTIAL

From 1 March 2009

The successful applicant must have

• Qualifications ensuring eligibility for full registration with the Medical Board of Queensland as

• A medical practitioner

and

• A specialist in pain medicine

• A significant publication record

• Success in obtaining significant research grants

A post graduate research qualification relative to pain medicine eg PhD or other Doctorate desirable.

The MPC is located on the fourth floor of the Dr James Mayne Building with dedicated inpatient accommodation of eight beds, consulting rooms, procedure area and recovery facilities, an education area, staff offices and, shared with the Burns Unit, specific areas for on-site physiotherapy and occupational therapy.  There are twenty-two outpatient clinics each week and 3 dedicated procedure sessions with the facility for additional “urgent” interventions.

The medical staff of the Multidisciplinary Pain Centre includes consultants in Pain Medicine who are already registered specialists in anaesthetics, psychiatry rehabilitation medicine or addiction medicine, registrars in pain medicine, psychiatry, rehabilitation medicine and a house officer.   The unit is accredited by the Faculty of Pain Medicine for five years and has four training posts.  The nursing staff are led by a Clinical Nurse Consultant, supported by registered nurses in outpatients, the ward, the procedure room and recovery area. The Allied Health team comprises psychologists, occupational therapist, physiotherapists, a rehabilitation counselor, dietitian and diversional therapist.  All groups have the support of the administration staff.

There are two Pain Management Programmes to assist patients in developing strategies to manage pain without resorting to medication.  Both programmes involve one to one assessment and group discussions with major input from occupational therapists, physiotherapists and psychologists emphasising the balance between physical activity, relaxation training and the use of leisure time.

PACE (Physical Activity and Cognitive Exercise) for Persistent Pain is a 2-week programme available to inpatients and outpatients.

PEP (Pain Education Programme) provides for those patients who find it more convenient to attend for a full day once a week for eight weeks.

Specific enquiries may be directed to

The Deputy Director
Dr Bronwyn Williams
Tel:  61 7 3636 8111 or
Email:  BronwynE_Williams@health.qld.gov.au

 
Application kits may be obtained from
The Director
Human Resource Management
Level 6 Block 7
Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital
Tel:  61 7 3636 7407

Clinical Director/Staff Specialist - Pain Management

The Townsville Hospital. Suitably qualified specialists are invited to apply for this position within the Department of Anaesthetics and Pain Medicine.

Please click on the position title above for further information.

Pain Management Specialist, Gold Coast

Dynamic pain management specialist interested in joining a group of anaesthetic associates in a brand new commercial building next to a university with a medical school. Opportunity to forge own style of practice. Operating theatres available in same building. Mostly unopposed private pain practice in Australia's fastest growing city.  Contact practice manager: 0410647625, Paul Cook.

Victoria

Pain Medicine Physician (sessional) at Barbara Walker Centre for Pain Management

Applications are sought from appropriately qualified Medical Practitioners for this VMO position at the Barbara Walker Centre for Pain Management. This position will enable you to manage clients with chronic pain in the setting of an interdisciplinary team consisting of pain medicine specialists, physiotherapists, nurses and psychologists. The unit is accredited for pain medicine training.

You will be expected to be involved in multidisciplinary assessment and management of patients with persistent pain

Hours are available for three- to four  sessions per week or three or four days per fortnight.
 
Contact Jane Trinca 0422933864 or see job on www.svhm.org.au

Applications for Specialist Training in Pain Medicine

Applications are invited for positions in the Victorian Pain Medicine Training Program commencing February 2009.

Up to five, six month rotations may be available across Melbourne.  The accredited training units include the Royal Children’s Hospital, the Geelong Hospital, the Royal Melbourne Hospital, the Barbara Walker Centre for Pain Management at St Vincent’s Hospital and Bayside Pain Service: Caulfield Pain management & Research Centre & Alfred Anaesthesia.

Terms and conditions of service applicable to the Victorian Government’s Teaching Hospital Award will apply.

Applicants can be from any primary specialty approved by the Faculty and include anaesthesia, rehabilitation medicine, surgery, medicine and psychiatry.

Applicants must be registered with the Medical Practitioners Board of Victoria, submit a current Curriculum Vitae including referees and be willing to undergo employment checks.

The positions will involve training in acute, persistent and chronic pain and include training in interventional pain techniques, rehabilitation allied health based pain programs, cancer pain and palliative medicine. All age ranges will be covered.

Expressions of interest in the first instance should be addressed to:

            Ms Helen Morris
            Executive Officer
            Faculty of Pain Medicine
            Ulimaroa
            630 St Kilda Road
            MELBOURNE VIC 3004

Phone: (03) 8517  5307   Fax: (03) 9510 6786       Email: painmed@anzca.edu.au

Please contact painmed@anzca.edu.au if you have any positions you would like advertised.

Singapore

 
Fellowship positions available at Singapore General Hospital in Feb and Aug 2009 for a year's duration. Interested parties can write to tan.kian.hian@sgh.com.sg