General Surgery Fellow / Senior Registrar
General Surgery Fellow / Senior Registrar
A temporary full-time opportunity to contribute to the delivery of both elective and emergency surgical care while further developing advanced operative and clinical decision-making skills.
About the role
As the General Surgery Fellow / Senior Registrar, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality surgical care across both elective and emergency services at Redcliffe Hospital. This advanced training position is designed for a motivated surgeon seeking to further develop their clinical expertise, operative skills and leadership capability within a supportive and progressive surgical department. Working closely with an experienced team of consultants, you will gain extensive exposure to a broad range of general surgery procedures and subspecialty interests, while also assuming greater autonomy in patient management and decision-making.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- Engage in learning opportunities across subspecialties, including Colorectal, Breast, Endocrine, Complex Hernias, Benign Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) surgery, and Laparoscopic Adrenal Surgery.
- Consolidate your skills in general surgery with a high volume of laparoscopic TEP and TAPP groin hernia repairs, Endoscopic Pilonidal Sinus Treatment (EPSIT), and both open and laparoscopic ventral hernia repairs.
- Run outpatient clinics independently, assess new patients, and coordinate and book them for necessary surgical interventions.
- Lead the development and implementation of a robust educational programme for the department, enhancing the learning experience for all surgical trainees and staff.
- Assist in the teaching responsibilities with respect of junior medical staff, medical students and other health care professionals, including serving as a professional role model through demonstration of appropriate behaviours and attitudes.
Benefits when working for us
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
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