2025 Endocrine & General Surgery Fellow

Applications are invited for the role of the 2025 Endocrine & General Surgery Fellow, from suitably qualified senior surgical trainees who have obtained Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) or equivalent specialist qualification. This position is for a 12 months commencing February 2025.About the UnitThere are six consultant surgeons in the General and Endocrine Surgical Unit, performing more than 100 endocrine surgery procedures each year, along with a variety of general surgical operations, including some breast surgery. Besides the Fellow, the Unit has an accredited surgical trainee, plus two interns.About the RoleThe role of the Endocrine & General Surgery Fellow is to have a committed interest in Endocrine Surgery, either as a specialist in the field or to increase knowledge in the field for general surgical practice.The Fellow is expected to provide clinical management of Unit patients and referrals, including attendance at operating theatre sessions and outpatient clinics. It is also a requirement that the successful applicant will undertake administrative duties for the Unit under the supervision and direction of the Head of Unit or Consultant. The position is based at Footscray Hospital, and includes a strong focus on emergency surgery.To be Successful in this role, you:Will need to provide leadership to the Junior Medical Staff (JMS) and assist in the coordination of education and training, particularly of surgical trainees, and the dissemination of information relating to Western Health and the RACS, in addition to clinical duties.The Fellow represents JMS interests by acting as a representative on committees such as the JMS Operations Management Committee, the JMS Post Graduate Medical Education Committee, Adverse Outcomes Committee and other relevant working parties.Will be required to participate in the recruitment and interviewing of Interns, HMO and Unaccredited Registrars applicants for the following year and assists in assigning appropriate rotationsMore information can be obtained from the current Fellow or Head of Unit, Mr Bill Fleming.All applicants must ensure that you attach cover letter and CV at the time of submitting your on-line application. Please ensure that the Referee Assessment Form (attached) is downloaded and forwarded three (3) Referees for completion. The completed form is to be returned by email to westisbest@wh.org.au as close as possible to the nominated closing date as this is a very important step in the shortlisting process.About Us
Our workforce of over 13,000 employees are driven by our values of 'Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety' (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of mental health and community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

• Professional development support
• Career advancement opportunities
• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
• Work-life balance

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children's Check.Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.