An exciting opportunity exists for a passionate AFRM Trainee Registrar/CMO to join our team. The AFRM Trainee Registrar duties involve the shared management of patients on the 34-bed rehabilitation ward well supported by 2 Registrars and 4 Rehabilitation Physicians. The position is available from 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2028.

Key responsibilities Key responsibilities include:

a case mix of Stroke, neurological, orthopaedic, geriatric, cardiac and cancer rehabilitation

on call alternate Friday nights and there are some occasions where overtime is required on a Saturday to accommodate late admissions on Fridays (VMOs look after all ‘On Call’ requirements otherwise)

participating as a member of the interdisciplinary team in all hospital activities

communicating with the patient and their families about their rehabilitation and ongoing goals

Trainees have a good prospect to undertake a research module during this term and there is an excellent teaching program.

The successful candidate will have:

a medical degree, and current registration with AHPRA

postgraduate clinical experience to include at least 2 years

demonstrated relevant clinical practice at a high standard relevant to the years of experience

clinical experience in the management of orthopaedic, neurological and medical conditions





demonstrated ability to independently utilise skills, judgment and expertise to provide a high standard of patient care to all persons admitted to the unit

demonstrated ability to fulfil the full scope of clinical privileges advertised in the position

demonstrated excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to consult with patients and their families, interdisciplinary team, internal and external stakeholders

commitment to competent provision of patient-centric care and excellent customer service within a thriving team environment

willingness to participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of quality activities to improve service delivery and patient care

computer literacy and an ability to work in an expanding computerised environment

We acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and Elders — past, present and emerging — of the lands and waters on which RACP members and staff live, learn and work. RACP acknowledges Māori as tangata whenua and Te Tiriti o Waitangi partners in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Find out more about our commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Māori health equity.

📌 AFRM Trainee Registrar | Petersham (Sydney)
🏢 Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
📍 Sydney