Neurosurgery Registrar

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Chris O’Brien Lifehouse is an internationally recognised independent, not-for-profit cancer hospital leading the way in delivering patient-centred cancer care. We seek passionate, caring, and dedicated staff who align with our Founder’s vision of creating a collaborative environment in which, respect, discovery, empowerment, and nurture, thrive in the interests of our patients.

The Role

As a Junior Neurosurgery registrar, you will be working towards applying for the neurosurgery training program, combining clinical work and research.

You will be responsible for:

Surgery

• Attend pre-admission clinic and assist with the organisation of pre-operative work up.
• Attend all Neurosurgical operating theatres.
• Help with pre-operative set up.
• Assist and part take during surgery.
• Clear documentation of operation report and post-operative orders.
• Communication of orders to ICU and ward.

Inpatient Care

• Daily ward rounds of each patient in the Unit.
• Careful documentation in the case notes of patient progress.
• Responsibility for communication with other surgical and medical officers/AMO about any relevant change in patient’s condition.
• Discharge planning, together with patient and allied health staff and family. Supervising discharge summaries and communication with AMO.
• Liaise with and counsel family or guardians of patient as required.

Research

• Candidates may choose to part take in research projects of their own or get involved in research at The Chris O’Brien Lifehouse.

Selection Criteria

• It is best suited for a junior registrar within the first 5 years of graduation looking to combine clinical work and research or study with flexible work hours.
• Must have completed at least 20 hours of Neurosurgery as a Junior Medical Officer.
• Evidence of immunisations to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy for a Category A position.

Benefits

• Full NFP Salary Packaging – $15,900 Tax Free
• Fitness passport for you and your family
• Access to e-Learning programs
• Social and wellbeing events
• Subsidised CBHS Corporate Health
• Workplace banking benefits
• Access EAP

To find out more, please contact A/Prof Brindha Shivalingam – Director of Neurosurgery on 02 8514 1470 or Brindha.Shivalingam@lh.org.au. For further information about Chris O'Brien Lifehouse please visit our website at www.mylifehouse.org.au

Apply today by submitting your cover letter and resume.

Culture

At Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, we are committed to providing a working environment where each individual is valued, respected, and supported to progress. Our priority is to ensure culture, policies, and processes are truly inclusive and that no one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, gender, culture, disability, LGBTIQA+ identities, family and caring responsibilities, age, or religion. We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria and shares Chris O`Brien Lifehouse values to apply.