General Surgery Fellow - Breast Stream

Queensland Government
Queensland
1 day ago

About the role

The General Surgery Fellow (Breast Surgery Stream) participates in the provision, development, and maintenance of an effective, efficient, and equitable clinical service to hospital clients under the supervision of consultant surgeons in the unit.

The Fellow is jointly responsible for the daily care of acute surgical patients and the emergency operating theatre when scheduled.

This is shared with the Acute Surgery Fellow. The Breast Surgery Fellow role is primarily involved in Breast Clinic, MDT, and Breast & Endocine Surgery operating lists. The Fellow will take part in a 24-hour on call (weekday and weekend) roster as the first point of contact, supported by a rostered-on call consultant, to facilitate the transition into independent specialist practice.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) with reference to effective communication and courtesy when interacting with patients, relatives, general public and health care colleagues.
A commitment to participate in on-going educational activities.
Sound theoretical knowledge, practical skills and ethical behaviour required of a medical practitioner in General Surgery.
To comply with and utilise contemporary human resource managements and practices, including workplace health and safety, equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination policies.
Demonstrated honesty, integrity, and respect for all patients, carers, and staff.

Mandatory Requirements:

Hold (or be eligible for) Fellowship in General Surgery with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) or recognised equivalent as determined by RACS. In exceptional circumstances, a candidate pending admission as Fellow may be considered.
MBBS or equivalent qualification registrable with the Medical Board of Australia.
Must have or be eligible for Specialist Registration in General Surgery with the Medical Board of Australia at the commencement of employment.
Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community - Follow this link

Benefits

17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
Professional development
Salary sacrificing options
Wellness programs
Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.<space>This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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