Employment Type - Temporary Full TimeHours per fortnight - 86Job Category - Medical - RegistrarReq Id - 14552025 Barwon Health Surgical Unaccredited Registrar - Pre-Surgical Education and Training (PRESET) Trainee
- Extend your career with one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia
- Ongoing training and professional development in a supported work environment
- Lifestyle! A stone throw from the Surf Coast, Bellarine Peninsula and Great Ocean Road
About Barwon HealthBarwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.
About the facilityOur major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong's CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.Barwon Health was the first regional hospital in Australia to offer a robotic service situated in the public hospital. Our PRESET group have the opportunity to be trained in robotic assisting.Dr Kathryn McLeod and Dr Rekha Ganeshalingam, are the PRESET Supervisor and Deputy Supervisor respectively. They will work closely with you to help you achieve your goals of getting on to a training program. They will help mentor you and meet up regularly to make sure to stay on track. Dr McLeod is a Urological Surgeon at Barwon, with her Masters of Surgical Education. She is the chair of the Education sub-committee and past Chair of the Regional Training Board for Vic/Tas for the Urological Society for Australia and New Zealand. Dr Rekha Ganeshalingam, our PRESET Deputy Supervisor, is an Orthopaedic Surgeon at Barwon.Our educational program includes monthly teaching specifically for surgery, as well as additional educational opportunities for regular general surgery teaching.There are many opportunities to participate in research collaboration groups and have access to statistician assistance. In addition to this, there is an Orthopaedic Interest sub-group as well as a Urology Research sub-group with regular research meetings. There are also teaching opportunities that can be undertaken through Deakin University.For those intending on sitting the GSSE, regular tutorials are run throughout the year. There is help and mentoring for PRESETs throughout their application process as well as preparation for the surgical interviews. Additionally, there is the opportunity for juniors to take on leadership positions on our PRESET committee.About the Role -
Surgical Unaccredited Registrar - Pre-Surgical
Education and Training (PRESET) TraineeAs a PRESET Unaccredited Surgical Registrar, we aim to tailor your terms for your further surgical career and allow you to fulfil all pre-requisites to fulfil the requirements for SET training. PRESET registrars have the opportunity to have rotations in: Orthopaedics, Urology, Vascular, Plastic Surgery, General Surgery, ICU, Alfred Trauma, Hamilton General Surgery and Warrnambool General Surgery. Rotations on Surgical Nights and Cover are also expected.This is the opportunity for PRESETs to step up and take on a role with increased responsibility which is ideal prior to getting on to SET training. Please note, applicants must have completed a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience as a doctor in order to be eligible for this position.There is the opportunity to work in rural services (Warrnambool, Hamilton and Colac) which can help with gaining extra experience as well as points for some surgical applications.If you have the qualifications and aptitude along with excellent interpersonal skills and the commitment to improving patient care, this may be the role for you. The successful applicants will also assist in general reporting and participate in the roster for after-hours, on-call and recall as required by the unit.Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.To obtain a copy to the position description, email with the job request ID and job title.About the cultureYou will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional, friendly and dedicated workforce who take pride in providing high-quality service. You will have support and guidance from fellow team members and management who exhibit our Barwon Health values, respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation. We are all dedicated to supporting the organisation in achieving our vision of - By 2050 everyone in our community enjoys the best health and wellbeing in Victoria.Barwon Health staff benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional development
- Access to employee wellness program
- Salary packaging
- Social club
- Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
About the Geelong Region, AUSTRALIASitting within one of Victoria's six regional health centres, Barwon Health serves the community of Greater Geelong and beyond. Victoria's second largest city after Melbourne! Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean 'Tongue of Land'.
- Enjoy a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes at affordable prices.
- High standard of schooling options throughout the area
- A stone throw from the Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road
- Appreciate beautiful parks, rivers, walks and wineries
To find out more about the Geelong region, visit our page on the Barwon Health website.
Diversity and InclusionAt Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person's uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.We at Barwon Health strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government's Child Safe Standards:We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, Please contact the Medical Workforce Unit via email at noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid -19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy.Contact person: Medical Workforce UnitEmail: medicalworkforceunit@barwonhealth.org.auPhone: (03) 4215 0557Application closing date: 21st, July 2024.
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