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Trainee (Unaccredited Position- Eastern and Greater Southern Surgical Skills Network
Employment Type : Full time Maximum Term to 1 February 2026
Hours per week : 38 Hours
Position Grade : Registrar
Salary : $110,986 - $139,187 per annum
Enterprise Agreement : The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations’ Medical Officer Agreement 2024
Department Name : Surgery
Position Summary :
The primary purpose of this position is to provide medical care and support, as part of a multidisciplinary team that is consistent with the level of clinical competency and experience of the appointed Trainee. Medical Officers will work under an appropriate level of supervision according to their level of competence to evaluate, diagnose, treat and provide consultation to patients of all ages presenting in any condition.
Trainee (Unaccredited Position) rotations will be based at St Vincent's Hospitals and occur at the following hospitals :
- Trauma Surgery / Acute Surgical Unit, SVH
- Cardiothoracic Surgery, SVH
- General Surgery Nights / Relief, SVH (in St Vincent's Network hospitals and SET trainee relief as required in the Eastern General Surgery SET Network)
- General Surgery, Goulburn Base Hospital
Key Accountabilities
Under appropriate supervision, provide day to day care, assess and manage the patient's conditions under your care in such a manner as to ensure the provision of high quality clinical services to hospital patients.Communicate patient-relevant information in a timely and clear manner to patients under their families / carers and all staff involved in the patient's care, to facilitate shared decision-making and timely information transfer.Ensure accurate documentation in relation to patient care, whilst maintaining confidentiality and privacy, to ensure timely and efficient communication, and that patient records are effective for current and future use. This includes preparing treatment plans, correspondence with other treating practitioners, entry into medical records, referrals, discharge summaries, reports, certificates and any other documentation in relation to patient care and management.Teach and supervise other more junior clinical staff, to ensure an optimal learning environment, promote growth and development of others, and to develop skills in teaching.Contribute to research projects to contribute to scholarly knowledge that leads to better patient outcomes.Participate in the Department's quality assurance activities to ensure that appropriate standards are maintained, gaps in safety and quality standards are identified, and to contribute to the continual improvement of the department and the service provided by the hospital.Actively monitor and manage own mental and physical wellbeing, reporting concerns and seeking assistance when needed.Create a personal training or development plan, participate in available educational experiences, and actively seek to learn and obtain feedback in order to develop and understand your own skills, knowledge and capability, and therefore to exercise judgement and know when to seek assistance.Time management and prioritisation of patients and liaising with local medical officers and other community base care modalities to ensure optimal patient care.Participating in difficult and critical conversations with patients, families, clients and carers, especially from diverse background with beliefs and customs that may be contrary to evidence based medical practice.About St Vincent's Health Network Sydney :
St Vincent's Health Network Sydney is made up of three public hospitals, St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, Sacred Heart Health Service and St Joseph's Hospital at Auburn. We are part of St Vincent's Health Australia, the largest diversified health care organisation within Australia's not for profit Catholic health care sector. As a Catholic health and aged care service provider, our mission is to bring God's love to those in need through the healing ministry of Jesus, with a commitment to those who are poor and vulnerable.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, and the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment. Appropriate criminal record and child protection checks are conducted for all successful candidates. Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive PD2018 _009. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with the policy directive.
What we offer :
Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staffOpportunity to access a large range of clinical and non-clinical education programsSupported post graduate opportunities within applicable fieldsCareers development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia Network.Accrued day off once a month where applicableEmployee Assistance ProgramApplication Instructions :
St Vincent's Health Network Sydney is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions.
When applying for the position, Applicants will be required to upload a recent Resume as well as a separate Cover Letter addressing the Selection Criteria for the position as outlined below. External applicants are to upload their Cover Letter alongside their Resume when reaching the ‘My Experience tab >
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Essential Requirements
MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.Completion of at least two (2) postgraduate years of medical practice.Valid NSW Working with Children Check.Cleared National Police Check.Aged Care Check for Australian Government funded positions.To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy, this includes any amendments made from time to time.You must take all reasonable care for yourself and others and comply with any reasonable instruction, policies and procedures relating to work health safety and wellbeing.Other Requirements
Model the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.Participate in after-hours rosters including nights and weekends and / or participate in a 24 / 7 roster and may be rostered to day, evening or night shifts across a seven day roster.Move between services and geographical locations to deliver patient care.Participate in ward rounds and clinical handover, to transfer information, accountability and responsibility for a patient or group of patients, following the ISBAR protocol, National Australian Standards.Complete mandatory training as required by Western NSW Local Health District and NSW Health.Attend all applicable organisation-wide, hospital, department and role orientation sessions.Abide by all conditions / provision of employment as outlined in the relevant Award.Conduct all required responsibilities and tasks of the role in a manner that is consistent with legislation, local and state-wide delegations, procedures, policies and manuals, which include but are not limited to the following areas :NSW Health Code of Conduct;Performance management and development;Work, Health and Safety;Records Management; and
Confidentiality and privacy.
All staff are expected to take reasonable care that their acts and omissions do not adversely affect the health and safety of others, that they comply with any reasonable instructions that is given to them and with any policies / procedures relating to health or safety in the workplace, as well as notifying any hazards / risks or incidents to their managers.For accredited training roles, comply with the relevant specialist medical college's training and examination requirements.Act as role model and promote a culture and supporting practices that reflect the organisational values through demonstrated behaviours and interactions with patients / clients / employees.Comply with supervision requirements as set out by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation AgencySelection Criteria
MBBS or equivalent, currently registered (or eligible to be registered) with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration categoryQualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role with minimum three years post graduate experienceDemonstrated ability to complete rotations as allocated and required in the Eastern and Greater Southern Surgical Skills NetworkDemonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgement and expertiseDemonstrated ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams, including the sharing of appropriate information internally and externally with key persons or servicesDemonstrated excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to vary communication style in line with the understanding of the needs of diverse audiencesDemonstrated ability to prioritise workloads and display a flexible approach to meet changing situations in a demanding and unpredictable clinical environmentDemonstrated ongoing commitment to further self-education and professional developmentDemonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk managementPrevious experience in a surgical department relevant to the position or specialty interestPersonal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent’s Health Australia.Applications close on 11 May.
For further information, please contact :
Rei Ohashi, Medical Education Manager
[email protected]
Reconciliation Action Plan :
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https : / / www.svha.org.au / about-us / reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]
View Reconciliation Action Plan
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