Clinical Haematology Registrar (Advanced Trainee)

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Clinical Haematology Registrar (Advanced Trainee)

Employment Type: Temporary, Full time 
Classification: Registrar 
Salary: $125,473 - $155,223 (pa)
Location: Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT
Section: Cancer and Ambulatory Support 
Closing Date: 1 November 2026

Please note: Applications with affiliation to a recruitment agency will not be considered
 

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·         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

·         Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval).

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This is a one-year haematology training accredited full-time clinical position commencing February 2026 with responsibility for inpatient and outpatient care of Clinical Haematology (malignant and non-malignant) patients. To be eligible for this position applicants must be PGY4+.

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 Agreement 2023 - 2026

The position is suitable for either sub-specialty training under the auspices of the Haematology CJCT (FRACP/FRCPA) or FRACP only. The position is accredited by the CJCT RACP/RCPA for one year of core clinical training. Preference will be given to candidates for dual Fellowship who have completed their FRACP Part I examination. Consultants within the unit have a keen interest in post graduate education and training and encourage the applicant to participate in learning activities. Applicants should have highly developed written and verbal communication skills.

Familiarity with the use of computers, DHR (digital health record) and common software applications would be considered an advantage for the applicant.

The clinical haematology service provides a substantial inpatient and outpatient management for malignant and non-malignant patients including autologous stem cell transplantation and therapeutic plasma exchange. We provide a vital consultative haematology service to other specialities and external hospitals such as North Canberra Hospital (Bruce, ACT), private hospitals and rural hospitals in surrounding NSW as well as to general practitioners. There is an active and dedicated clinical trials program. There is a strong teaching and professional development focus within the unit. The department has strong collaborative links with the department of Cancer Biology and Therapeutics at the John Curtin School of Medical Research, Australian National University.

Most of our haematologists are accredited by RACP and RCPA and have a keen interest in post graduate education and training. The unit has 12 haematologists, 6 advanced trainees, 2 basic trainees and 2 junior medical officers. Employment contracts for more than one year may be negotiable once positions are finalised. All trainees participate in an on-call haematology roster on weekends in conjunction with the on-call consultant and an infrequent general medical ward roster on weekdays as an evening shift. Trainees may participate in outpatient clinics as well as outreach clinics under supervision of a consultant in regional centres in Bega, NSW and North Canberra Hospital, Bruce, ACT. Development of a clinical or laboratory research project is strongly encouraged.

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.