Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Position Classification: Trainee
Remuneration: $110,986 - $139,187 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38 hours per week
Location: Orange NSW
Applications Close:
Advanced Trainee – Gastroenterology and General Medicine
Orange Health Service
An accredited or non-accredited post suitable for an accredited advanced trainee in gastroenterology, or medical registrar with interest in gastroenterology. The trainee is expected to have interest in the management of gastroenterological and general medical conditions. Existing proficiency in the assessment and management of patients with gastroenterological and general medical conditions is essential. This post would suit a trainee who wishes to extend their clinical diagnostic and management skills through exposure to a diverse gastroenterological and general medical patient population in a rural setting. This position can be flexible, and part time appointment could also be considered on consultation.
About Orange Hospital
Focusing on innovative models of care, Orange Health Service is the largest rural hospital in NSW and the regional teaching, referral and trauma centre for the Central West. The 520 bed campus has a 150 bed general hospital, with five operating suites and 60 specialised treatment areas.
Opened in 2011, services include FACEM-staffed emergency, inclusive of trauma; level 5 intensive care, medical, general and specialist surgical; obstetrics; paediatrics; level 4 maternity; dialysis; dental; cardiology, stroke, telestroke, interventional cardiology; radiation oncology; ambulatory care; rehabilitation; sub-acute/non-acute; diagnostic and a range of primary and community health services.
The hospital has one of the largest regional clinical trials units conducting a range of trials (incl tele‐trials and phase 1 trials) across a several specialties.
Our team provides high performing, harmonious care with a multitude of valuable training opportunities in a supportive and convivial environment. The scope, size and stability of the team, and our commitment to training and experiential learning, make it an ideal platform for trainee development. Special emphasis is placed on developing clinical autonomy, organisational skills, close working relationships with senior clinicians and where appropriate, supervision of junior trainees.
Orange Health Service is a teaching hospital associated with the University of Sydney and Charles Sturt University. There is an excellent record of success in college professional exams and also future placement with metropolitan hospital training programs. And importantly, our supportive administrative team caters to trainees as individuals in their rostering schedules and career pathways, so it’s no wonder Orange is well known for great trainee experiences.
About Orange
Orange is the perfect place for those looking for excellent clinical training while still enjoying a good work life balance. Apply now!
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What we can offer you
- Country living with a meaningful career path
- Flexible work practices (as appropriate to the position and negotiated with your manager)
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
- Opportunities for learning and development, including in-house training with My Health Learning and the NSW Health RTO
- Professional growth and accelerated career progression
For more information on living and working in our beautiful region, visit our website Western NSW Health Careers.
Essential Requirements:
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
- At least three years' post graduate experience in public hospital service (or equivalent)
- 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.
To apply, please address the following Selection Criteria:
1. Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role.
2. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team including leadership and direction to ensure appropriate management of patients.
3. Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgement and expertise, with demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
4. Demonstrated excellent communication skills (verbal and written), time management, problem solving and computer skills.
5. Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to self-education.
6. Successful completion of the relevant College clinical examination.
Need more information?
- For role related queries or questions please contact Sarah Sharp via email [email protected] or (02) 6369 3536
Stepping Up – Close the Gap
The Aboriginal Employment Strategy (AES) is working in partnership with the Western NSW Local Health District to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants wishing to apply for this role. For more information please contact the AES recruitment team on (02) 6882 8100 or email [email protected] Alternatively, applicants can visit our website for more information.
Working Visas
Applicants holding a visa with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable Australian/New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident is identified.
Applications Close: 05, August 2025
