Consultant General Surgeon

The OrganisationThis health service serves an expanding population of approximately 250,000 people and treats more than 700,000 patients each year. The health service has a diverse geographic footprint, ranging from regional cities to remote townships in the west and beachside communities along the coast.This facility is a growing regional hospital with a total capacity of 100 beds and treatment spaces and currently offers a range of general and specialist inpatient and outpatient services. The hospital aims to develop a centre of excellence in general surgical procedures, endoscopy, skin cancers including melanoma, hernia repairs and abdominal surgery. Surgery performed at this hospital is consistent with the Level 3 Clinical Services Capability Framework for Surgical Services. Currently, approximately 3165 surgical cases p.a are performed in the two operating theatres with around 1100 endoscopies performed yearly. At present there is a 31-bed mixed General Surgical and Medical Ward and a four bed High Dependency Unit. The hospital has a busy surgical outpatient clinic reviewing a wide variety of surgical conditions.The Job· Work as a Consultant General Surgeon in ensuring that the surgical services provided are of the highest standard and delivered in a reliable and cost-effective manner.· You will be responsible for the management of acute and elective surgical conditions both in adults and children.· As a Consultant General Surgeon, you will assist with the education and supervision of surgical Trainees (PHOs, RMOs and interns), medical students and other medical staff.· You are expected to actively participate in patient safety, clinical audit, research and service planning activities.Rewards· Total remuneration package of up to $466,747 p.a.· Generous superannuation and annual leave loading· Professional development and leave allowance· Employee Assistance Program· Corporate membership discounts· Access to the Fitness Passport (conditions apply)· Affordable housing and rental market and lower cost of living· Excellent area for families with wonderful sporting facilities and well-regarded private and state schools· Incredible natural wonders, including Heron Island, Lady Musgrave Island, Masthead Island, North West Island and Wilson IslandRequirements· Registration or eligibility for registration as a Specialist in General Surgery with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Authority (AHPRA)· Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in the speciality of General Surgery or equivalentTo Apply:For more information or to express an interest in this position, please email a copy of your most up to date CV to rob@jonanjon.com or please contact me for a confidential discussion on 0431 390 075If you have any colleagues who may be interested in this opportunity, please feel free to forward this information on to them and benefit through our 'cash' rewards scheme.Jon & Jon Medical recruit to:· All medical specialties and sub-specialties· All medical seniorities and levels of clinical experience (junior doctors through to Specialists/GPs)· All contract types from Locum, Fixed Term through to Permanent Public Hospitals, Private Hospitals and General Practice(s)Therefore, no matter what you or your colleagues wish to achieve with your medical careers, we are confident we can help. Please don't hesitate to contact us with any queries about this or any other medical opportunities in Australasia.Why partner with Jon & Jon Medical?· A dedicated Consultant to cater to your specific needs· An Administration Team to deal with ALL credentialing & travel· Weekly payroll available· Short and long-term contracts available across Australia