Orthopaedic Surgery Senior Resident Medical Officer at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jun, 26

Salary

135446.0

Posted On

06 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical Officer, Clinical Year, PGY3+, Trauma Service, Registrar Supervision, Operating Room Coverage, Outpatient Clinics, Emergency Department Reviews, Inpatient Care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

‘Creating exceptional health care together.’ POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title: Orthopaedic Surgery Senior Resident Medical Officer Employment Type: Full time, temporary Classification: Senior Resident Medical Officer Salary: $111,826 - $135,446 (pa) Location: Canberra Health Services Section: Division of Surgery Closing Date: 22 March 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%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 remainder of the 2026 clinical year, commencing February 2026. To be eligible to apply for this position you must be PGY3+ by February 2026. 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: ACT Public Sector Medical Practitioners Determination 2023-2026 Currently the Orthopaedic Trauma Service is provided by 10 on-call VMOs who supervise a team of five AOA-accredited registrars and 10 non-accredited registrars. During the day these registrars cover the operating room (both elective and non-elective), outpatient clinics (elective and fracture), emergency department reviews, a ‘registrar review clinic’ (urgent ambulatory conditions) and supervise junior medical officers looking after approximately 50 inpatients. 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: Melissa Warylo, Operations Manager Division of Surgery. Melissa.Warylo@act.gov.au #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

The Senior Resident Medical Officer will be involved in covering the operating room for both elective and non-elective procedures, managing outpatient clinics, and handling emergency department reviews. Responsibilities also include supervising junior medical officers caring for approximately 50 inpatients.