Gastroenterology and Hepatology Registrar (Advanced Trainee)

Job Description - Gastroenterology and Hepatology Registrar (Advanced Trainee) (02QIV) Job Description Gastroenterology and Hepatology Registrar (Advanced Trainee) ( Job Number: 02QIV ) Description ‘Creating exceptional health care together.’ POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title: Gastroenterology and Hepatology Registrar (Advanced Trainee) Employment Type: Temporary, Full time Classification: Registrar Salary: $145,460 to $155,223 (pa) Location: Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT Section: Gastroenterology and Hepatology Closing Date: 2 August 2026 Please note: Applications with affiliation to a recruitment agency will not be considered What can we offer you: · City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra · Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital · Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions · 12.5% Superannuation · Visa sponsorship for eligible candidates · Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval). To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click he re: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services About the role: Applications are sought for the 2027 clinical year commencing February 2027 for a period of 12 months with possible extension . To be eligible to apply for this position, applicants must be PGY6+ by February 2027. Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides 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 . Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available at: ACTPS Medical Practitioners Enterprise Agreeme nt 2023 - 2026 The Gastroenterology and Hepatology Unit at Canberra Hospital, the tertiary referral hospital for ACT and southeastern NSW, provides consultative and endoscopic services for persons with digestive diseases, including liver and biliary tract disease. Referrals are received from within the hospital, from local specialists as well as the primary care doctors in the region. The Unit provides: · Inpatient care of patients with gastroenterological diseases · Consulting service · Endoscopic procedures (including ERCP and EUS) · Clinics for patients with liver diseases, inflammatory bowel disease, inherited gastrointestinal cancer and complex gastrointestinal disorders and pancreato-biliary disorders; and · Clinics, support and follow up for participants in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. This is a one-year Royal Australasian College of Physician (RACP) accredited position intended for an Advanced Trainee who has successfully completed their two core years of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Advanced Training and is looking for further training with special emphasis in either hepatology, IBD or advanced endoscopy. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the unit’s on-call roster, inpatient care, undertake at least 2 clinics per week and partake in the endoscopy service, as well as play a leading role in the scientific and quality assurance meetings, and involved in the multi-disciplinary care of patients, particularly those that are acutely ill. Although their main role will be in their chosen area of work, either hepatology, IBD or advanced endoscopy; they will be expected to rotate through the other sub-specialties. It will be expected that the successful applicant will take up the position with a research plan already developed and that they will publish at least one paper in a peer-reviewed journal during the year and present at a national or international conference during their period of employment in the GEHU. There are opportunities for both clinical and laboratory-based research. Applicants are advised to familiarise themselves with the research interests of the Unit and to make specific enquiries regarding their proposed research. A developed research plan is likely to be highly regarded by the Appointments Committee. In addition to several ongoing areas of clinical and endoscopy research, the Unit has a well-developed laboratory-based research program in liver research (fatty liver, hepatocellular carcinoma, and ischaemia-reperfusion injury), inflammatory bowel disease (macrophage function) and gastrointestinal cancer. Prior to commencement, the successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check • Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy For more information regarding the position see the Position Description. How to apply or want to know more? Applications must be submitted through the e-recruitment system and must include: • A copy of a current resumé. • A response to the selection criteria under “what you require” in no more than two pages, outlining your skills, knowledge and experience and why you should be considered for this role. • Two referee reports. At least one from a current supervisor. You can download the referee report template here CHS Contact: Dr Ericka Flores, Unit Director, [email protected] #LI-DNI Job : Junior Medical Officers Salary Range : 145,460.00 - 155,223.00 Closing Date : 02/Aug/2026, 1:59:00 PM