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• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre– Pain Unit
• Total Indicative Remuneration: $105,751 - $171,579 MDP2 (pro rata)
• Total Indicative Remuneration: $172,094 - $183,187 MDP3 (pro rata)
• 2 Full-Time Contract Positions Available 

Shaping the Future of Pain Care: Become an Advanced Trainee at SALHN

Embark on a rewarding career path as an Advanced Trainee Pain Medicine at SALHN, where you'll have the opportunity to work alongside renowned experts and play a vital role in alleviating chronic pain. Immerse yourself in a supportive and collaborative environment, gaining invaluable experience and honing your skills through hands-on training and mentorship. Join our dedicated team and make a lasting impact on the lives of patients, while advancing your knowledge and expertise in the field of pain management

About the role: 

Reporting to the Head of Unit, this role is responsible for providing clinical services of the highest possible standard to patients referred to the Pain Management Unit both in terms of individual performance and by contributing to a multidisciplinary approach to delivery of care, as well as active involvement in teaching & supervision of junior medical staff and medical students in the clinical environment. Duties for the role will include:

• Participating in the development of clinical guidelines and protocols,
• Attending and participating in clinical and departmental meetings,
• Attending academic programs, in-service training sessions and conferences to maintain and enhance knowledge,
• Ensuring patients/consumers are able to exercise their rights and responsibilities,
• Ensuring that patients and their families are given adequate information upon which to base treatment decisions and follow-up

About you:

• Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent,
• Registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner,
• Acceptance into the FPMANZCA accredited training program,
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people including colleagues and other professional staff,
• Clinical experience and competence in the practice of Pain Medicine sufficient to permit the senior registrar to manage a significant patient load in a semi-autonomous manner

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

As per the SMOEA 2022, the total term of employment with SA Health will be 3 years. Rotations following the initial 12-month allocation as Advanced Trainee will be determined in line with your training and SA Health’s requirements. This may include transfer to other SA Health locations to perform work appropriate to classification, skills, and capabilities.

Want To Know More? Contact: Karen Eldredge, Nurse Unit Manager, (08) 8204 5350, Karen.Eldredge@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Friday 11 July 2025

Attachments:

• 906461-Advanced Trainee Pain Medicine- Role Description
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• Note: The Indicative Total Remuneration is inclusive of Award salary, Superannuation, and other monetary benefits.  We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.  Job ref: 906461