Basic Physician Trainee

MedicalJobsAustralia.com St George BPT Network - Applications close 23 August 2026 - please note this position is for the remainder of the 2026 clinical year only

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time

Remuneration: -

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: CAM30539

An exciting opportunity exists to join the St George BPT Network as a Basic Physician Trainee for the remainder of the 2026 clinical year for applicants holding current General Registration with the Medical Board of Australia and a strong commitment to obtain fellowship of the RACP.

Where you'll be working

The St George BPT Network consists of 4 training sites each with their own unique and valuable training experience. We are a Network built on mutual respect and we place great value on commitment, teamwork and supporting each other as critical to success. We value our trainees as people first whilst striving to support and guide them as they navigate the BPT program and become well-rounded physicians, confident in their ability to provide excellent medical care and management. We pride ourselves on having a culture where education and training is a priority. Clinicians throughout our Network are actively engaged in our BPT program and many are experienced college examiners - they are invaluable to

the quality of training that is received in this Network.

The St George BPT Network has training positions in St George Hospital; Sutherland Hospital; Shoalhaven Hospital, and Coffs Harbour Hospital. All are teaching hospitals affiliated with UNSW. Our metropolitan sites are busy with hands-on exposure to a wide variety of presentations and patient populations. Our rural sites offer tremendous opportunity to see a diverse range of clinical medicine where you will start to develop the key decision-making and clinical judgement skills of a physician.

Our training program targets your clinical skills and your professional development. We provide a supportive environment that facilitates your learning and gets you ready to meet the challenges of your career. We offer a comprehensive 3-year program to supplement your own self-driven study & development program, with mentorship and other learning opportunities available. We take education and training seriously and value the same from our trainees.

What you'll be doing

The primary purpose of the Basic Physician Trainee (BPT) is to provide effective medical services to patients under supervision, while developing expertise in medical practice in a complex clinical environment in inpatient and outpatient areas in the public health organisations within the Network.

Basic Physician Training roles consist of rotations through medical departments, working under an appropriate level of supervision by consultants. Rotations have different levels of responsibility and team structures. BPTs will gain increasing clinical autonomy and accountability as team leaders throughout the course of the three-year training program, building on their skills and attributes with the goal of entering an Advanced Training program.

BPTs undertaking the care of medical patients should ensure that they operate within their own level of expertise within a collaborative clinical care model and to seek consultation with the treating physician when appropriate, in the following activities:

Clinically assess patients, incorporating consultation-history taking, examination, and formulation of a differential diagnosis and management plans

Discuss diagnoses and management plans with patients and their families or carers

Document the progress of patients in multiple settings

Prescribe medications tailored to patients' needs and conditions

Transfer care of patients

Choose, organise and interpret investigations

Assess and manage acutely unwell patients

Plan, prepare for, perform, and provide after care for important procedures

MBBS or equivalent, current general registration with the Medical Board of Australia

This role requires eligibility for or current registration as a Basic Physician Trainee with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) and intent to obtain Fellowship of the RACP. What is your current RACP status?

Demonstrated recent relevant experience in clinical medicine and ability to work in a complex clinical environment with proven ability to apply clinical knowledge and concepts in practical situations. (Limit response to 1500 characters)

Demonstrated teamwork and problem-solving skills within a multidisciplinary team (Limit response to 1500 characters)

Demonstrated time management and prioritisation skills within the context of multiple competing priorities (Limit response to 1500 characters)

Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning, teaching, research, quality improvement and clinical leadership in medicine (Limit response to 1500 characters)

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For role related queries or questions contact Elizabeth Shiner on [email protected]

Applications Close: 23, August 2026 Click here to Apply now →