Trainee - Unaccredited Position

at  Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District

Employment Type: Temporary Various
Remuneration: $89,095.00 - $139,187.00
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM24416
An exciting opportunity exists to join the Surgical Department at Wollongong Hospital

To provide effective medical and surgical care of General Surgical patients at trainee level, under the supervision of specialist staff.
Possible rotations include Breast Endocrine, Head and Neck, UGI and Colorectal as well as General Surgery at our peripheral hospitals in Shellharbour and Shoalhaven. The Unaccredited Trainee will be supported by Consultants and will receive hands-on experience in General Surgery elective and emergency procedures. The position supports pre-requisites for future training positions with the Royal Australian College of Surgeons.
Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.
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Successful applicants to the role must provide certified documentation of vaccination history and pathology as part of their recruitment documentation. The applicant must be certified as compliant with https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ActivePDSDocuments/PD2024_015.pdf before employment can commence.
Please note: Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
Criminal record checks will be undertaken on successful applicants. This position is designated as child-related employment and you will be required to obtain a Working With Children clearance from the Office of the Children’s Guardian. To apply, please go to https://wwccheck.ccyp.nsw.gov.au/Applicants/Application#

• Selection Criteria:

• MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia

• At least three years’ post graduate experience in public hospital service (or equivalent) with previous experience in General Surgery
• Sufficient skills, knowledge and experience to practice as a safe and competent surgical trainee
• Teamwork and leadership skills
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in teaching both undergraduate & postgraduate students
• Moderate computer skills

Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Matthew Beck on Matthew.Beck@health.nsw.gov.au