Unaccredited General Surgery Registrar 2025

About the Role

Closing Date: 04/12/2024 

The Unaccredited General Surgery Registrar will be a valued member of the Surgical & Perioperative team and will be required to work cooperatively within a team environment and actively contributes to team activities including meetings and decision making processes. Close and effective liaison with consultants will allow the doctor to demonstrate their level of ability and understanding of patient care to enable expansion of areas of responsibility. Providing appropriate care for surgical patients before, during and after surgery and day to day management of surgical patients under the supervision of the Consultant Surgeon. It is noted that the trainees who are appointed as Accredited Registrars will generally have priority access to time in theatre and in providing direct support to Consultant Surgeons. Unaccredited Registrars do participate in the On-Call Roster and will have access to theatre but their first priority is support of patients within the ward environment and consultation support to other departments, particularly Emergency Department (ED).

 We are actively seeking candidates who meet the following requirements to apply for this exceptional opportunity.

• Registered or eligible for General registration as a Medical Practitioner by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• At least two years post graduate experience with recent experience in general surgery.
• Appropriate procedural skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and professional development.
• A good understanding of the unique demands of rural / regional health will be highly regarded.
• Cover other Subspecialities  

Employment Type: Two positions available - 1 x 6 months and 1 x 12 months, 2025 clinical year position. 

For further details on the position please contact: adam.skidmore@awh.org.au 

About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women’s and children’s, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028.  This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.

What awaits you at AWH?

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development. We also offer relocation support to assist with securing local housing, arranging childcare/education, seeking employment opportunities for partners, establishing social connections, and seamlessly integrating into the Albury Wodonga community during your transition.

Are you ready to become part of our team?

To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, contact people.culture@awh.org.au for a copy of our Candidate Information Pack and the Position Description.

Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

Important Notice: All healthcare workers must be fully vaccinated or hold an approved medical contraindication certificate. Successful candidates will need to provide documentation of their COVID-19 and flu vaccination status.

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