An exciting opportunity is available at Lismore Base Hospital for an Advanced Trainee in Retrieval Medicine position from August 2026 for a period of six months. The successful applicant will provide high quality critical care to acutely ill and injured patients, both in the prehospital environment and during inter-hospital transfers with the retrieval service. They will gain valuable experience working under the guidance of highly experienced senior clinicians as part of the Lismore Base Hospital and Westpac Helicopter Retrieval Base, working under the guidance of highly experienced senior clinicians.
Accreditation: Lismore Base Hospital (Richmond Network) is accredited for 36 months of Trainee Stage 1-3 time, 6 months Trainee Stage 4 (Lismore ED), and 6 months Trainee Stage 4 (non-ED Retrieval) or 3 months Trainee Stage 4 non-ED Medical Education. Our department offers opportunities to rotate to ACEM accredited terms in Anaesthetics, ICU, Medical Education, Ultrasound and Retrieval.
Training Stage 4 (TS4): Trainees will have the opportunities to fulfil leadership roles within the department whilst having access to supervision and support from FACEMs. TS4 trainees will contribute to a range of education activities within Emergency Medicine and the hospital. Trainees will be provided non clinical time to undertake education, quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
Education: We offer weekly paid protected education sessions including simulation, clinical skills, case reviews, radiology, and paediatrics. Additional structured programs are offered to trainees preparing for ACEM primary and fellowship exams. LBH also supports trainees with funding external education activities including Alfred Health Emergency Procedures Course and ACEM Diploma of Pre Hospital and Retrieval Medicine.
For further information, contact NNSW Retrieval Director Richmond Dr Alex Pullen via email: [email protected]>
Lismore Base Hospital (LBH) is a level five acute referral hospital of 280 beds, with new medical, surgical and paediatric wards, womens care unit and 8 theatres complex, along with a new library and education space. LBH serves a population of approximately 170,000 people in the Far North Coast and Northern Rivers areas of NSW.
LBH is the recognised Regional Trauma Centre for the Far North Coast and is linked to the local helicopter retrieval service.