Trainee - Unaccredited Position

at  Northern NSW Local Health District

WHERE YOU’LL BE WORKING

The Clarence Health Service includes Grafton Base Hospital. As a level 3/4 facility providing care to over 13,000 inpatients each year we work closely with Maclean District Hospital as well as other hospitals in Northern NSW and tertiary hospitals in Southern Queensland to support the healthcare needs of our community. With a population of approximately 51,300 the Clarence Valley has a well-established health care infrastructure and a strong network of community services to support your career needs. The Clarence River provides the lifeblood of this picturesque region, connecting the regional centre of Grafton with the historic township of Maclean and the stunning seaside towns of Iluka and Yamba. Grafton is a commercial and professional hub in Northern NSW and is one of the state’s most dynamic and fastest growing regions. Situated just three hours south of the Gold Coast, two hours south of Byron Bay and one hour north of Coffs Harbour the Clarence Valley is not far from anywhere! From Grafton to any beach on our coast is a short 45-minute drive.
Whether you are looking for a relaxing tree-change, a family destination or an adventure, the Clarence Valley has something to suit every lifestyle. If you are a surfer, a bushwalker, a rower, foodie or gardener, the Clarence Valley has it all.
Visit Northern NSW Local Health District for more information on living and working in this area.

NORTHERN NSW LOCAL HEALTH DISTRICT EMBRACES THE DIVERSE SKILLS AND PERSPECTIVES THAT OUR PEOPLE BRING TO THE WORKPLACE. WE FOSTER INCLUSIVENESS AND DIVERSITY TO HELP US DELIVER QUALITY CARE TO OUR COMMUNITY.

NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably. For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, your online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.
Please note, to apply for this position you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information please see www.border.gov.au
A current valid NSW Working With Children Check is a requirement of this position. Visit https:// www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/ for more information.

The position supports meeting the requirements for training with the Royal Australian College of Surgeons.

• Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role (please address these in your response)
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a supervised environment
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team with an understanding of the roles of the doctor and other members of the healthcare team
• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, family members and other members of the health care team
• Demonstrated good organisational and time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management
• Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to self-educatio

The primary purpose of the Unaccredited Trainee in Orthopaedics is to provide safe and high quality care, assess and manage, under supervision, orthopaedic surgery patients. The trainee needs to be aware of their limitations and work in a collegiate and collaborate manner.
Decision making and supervision will be at the appropriate level according to the trainee’s skills, knowledge and experience. The medical officer will be expected to adopt a progressively more independent approach to patient management according to their experience, under the guidance of and at the discretion of the appropriate Attending Medical Officer (AMO). All patients managed within the hospitals of the health service are under the direct care of a specialist medical practitioner. All decisions regarding their care are to be clearly communicated with the specialist responsible for that care.

The position supports meeting the requirements for training with the Royal Australian College of Surgeons.

• Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role (please address these in your response)
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a supervised environment
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team with an understanding of the roles of the doctor and other members of the healthcare team
• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, family members and other members of the health care team
• Demonstrated good organisational and time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management
• Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to self-education

Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Harvey Lee on harvey.lee@health.nsw.gov.au