St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney
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Participating hospital information 2025. Please contact the hospital directly if further information is required.
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Manager/Contact
Mr Noah Mitchell
P: (02) 8382 3340
E: noah.mitchell@svha.org.au
No of FYGs
No of Physios (PT) and Assistants (A)
No of Hospital Beds
Selection Criteria
- Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent’s Health Australia.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Demonstrated ability to work colloboratively as part of a clinical team
- Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication and computer skills
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FYG Clinical Rotations
All rotations are 8 or 16 weeks in duration and FYG will do 4-5 of these rotations. All FYG do ICU and Cardiothoracics. 3 of the FYG will be seconded to the Mater Hospital in North Sydney:
Musculoskeletal Outpatients (16 weeks)
General Surgery (8 weeks)
Orthopaedics (8 weeks)
Cardiothoracics (8 weeks)
Intensive Care (8 weeks)
Mater Hospital - Elective Orthopaedics (16 weeks)
Rehabilitation - Sacred Heart (8 weeks)
Working Hours
Ordinary hours are 8.00 to 4.45pm
Weekend Shifts
Weekend duties: one weekend shift in every 3 or 4 weeks, with a day off during the week.
Evening shifts
Evening hours: During the ICU rotation (8 weeks) 10.00 a.m. to 6.45 p.m. (no on-call)
Accommodation
Nil
Travel
15 minute walk from Kings Cross Station
Numerous Bus Routes from all over the metropolitan area
Orientation Process
Hospital and Clinical Information will be distributed prior to commencement.
Orientation is done in the first week of the FYG year
Education Programs
Weekly department inservices
Inservices in all clinical areas
Weekly Hospital Grand Rounds
Monthly Presentations by the Allied Health Research Unit
Campus presentations
Pre-Requisites e.g. D/L; Interest in clinical areas relevant to facility
An inquisitive mind, thirst for knowledge and boundless enthusiasm!
Social Activities
For 150 years, St Vincent's has been an integral part of inner-city Sydney and it has a long tradition of supporting the areas of Darlinghurst, Paddington and Surry Hills. Over the last decade there has been an explosion of culture, food and sport within these areas and St Vincent's has been an important part of this evolution. From the Sydney Cricket Ground/Football Stadium to the Art Gallery to Kings Cross there is a multitude of experiences all within walking distances of our precinct and as a St Vincent's physiotherapist you will be uniquely placed to be a part of our vibrant culture.
If it is a delicious gelato or world-class art or a footy game you are after, then St Vincent's is the place for you!
Support Mechanisms
Mentoring Programme: each FYG will be allocated a Level 1/2 mentor who will provide support/clinical supervision during the year
Level 1/2 Forum: there is a monthly meeting of the Level 1/2 staff members that encompasses discussions of relevant matters as well as educational presentations
Employee Counselling: all staff have access to the EAP counselling, a service that is independent of the hospital
Annual Leave Policy
Annual Leave may be negotiated but is limited for First Year Graduates