Neurosurgery Senior Resident Medical Officer at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Sep, 26

Salary

135446.0

Posted On

28 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Neurosurgery, Operative Surgery, Acute Clinical Care, Patient-Centred Care, Medical Diagnosis, Surgical Assistance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

‘Creating exceptional health care together.’ POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title: Neurosurgery Senior Resident Medical Officer Employment Type: Temporary, Full time Classification: Senior Resident Medical Officer Salary: $111,826 - $135,446 (pa) Location: Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT Section: Surgery Closing Date: 2 August 2026 Please note: Applications with affiliation to a recruitment agency will not be considered What can we offer you: · City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra · Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital · Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions · 12.5%25 Superannuation · Visa sponsorship for eligible candidates · Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval). To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services About the role: Applications are sought for the 2027 clinical year, commencing February 2027 for a period of 12 months with possible extension. To be eligible to apply for this position, you must be PGY3+ by February 2027. Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding regions. More information can be found on the CHS website. Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available at: ACTPS Medical Practitioners Enterprise Agreement 2023 - 2026 The Canberra Hospital’s Neurosurgical Department deals with the full range of adult Neurosurgical conditions. The faculty currently includes six consultant Neurosurgeons, two SET trainees, three unaccredited registrars / senior resident medical officers and three JMOs. There is a dedicated Neurosurgical ward (which includes a high dependency area). Approximately 600 surgical cases are performed annually. In addition to dealing with the full range of elective and acute clinical Neurosurgery, there is an excellent teaching program. Many former unaccredited Neurosurgical registrars have been successful in entering formal vocational SET training. There is opportunity to gain experience in operative surgery. Prior to commencement, the successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check • Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy For more information regarding the position details click here for the Position Description How to apply or want to know more? Applications must be submitted through the e-recruitment system and must include: • A copy of a current resumé. • A response to the selection criteria under “what you require” in no more than two pages, outlining your skills, knowledge and experience and why you should be considered for this role. • Two referee reports. At least one from a current supervisor. You can download the referee report template here. CHS Contact: Shannon Dougan, Operations Manager, Shannon.Dougan@act.gov.au #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, person-centred care for a full range of adult neurosurgical conditions. Participate in elective and acute clinical neurosurgery and engage in the department's teaching program.