Plastic Surgery Unaccredited Registrar

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. We provide acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding regions. More information can be found on the CHS website.

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together

Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community

Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

POSITION OVERVIEW

The primary roles of this appointment are to support:

-          Operative, clinical and on call services provided by the Department of Plastic Surgery at Canberra Hospital and Calvary Hospital

-          Education and training of non-accredited Plastic Surgery registrars, residents and interns;

-          Research activities as appropriate; and

-          Ability to participate in rotations to Calvary Health Care ACT.

Clinical Responsibilities

This role will contribute to the clinical service provided by the Department of Plastic Surgery at Canberra Hospital. This contribution will consist of regular outpatient sessions, ward rounds and regular participation in the on call registrar roster.

Academic Responsibilities

The trainee will be expected to contribute to the teaching of Australian National University medical students, and to assist in Postgraduate training. The successful applicant will be expected to both attend and participate in the Department’s regular audits, X ray conferences, tutorials and journal clubs.

Research

There is scope for clinical research in the unit with defined projects.

Applicants of equivalent or similar experience and training should also apply.
DUTIES

1.        Attendance of Operating theatre, elective, non-elective and Emergency lists, appropriate an accurate documentation of surgeries and outcome.

1. Clinics – outpatients – registrar and consultant clinic attendance, seeing patients documentation of clinical journey and arranging investigations and appropriate follow up
2. Teaching sessions, including attendance and presentations including teaching of junior medical students and preparing for consultant teachings.
3. Daily ward rounds with clinical journey documentation and planning

5.       Daily ward rounds

1. Organising and/or participating in a research project; and

7.      Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.

ABOUT YOU

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

Behavioural Capabilities

1. Strong organisational skills with a high degree of drive;
2. Ability to work in a team environment;
3. Honesty, punctuality and good presentation;
4. Desire to produce optimal patient outcomes; and
5. Ability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet patients’ needs

Position Requirements/Qualifications:

Mandatory:

·         Be registered or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

·         Compliance Certificate from OMU (Occupational Medicine Unit) relating to assessment, screening & vaccination processes.

·         Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

WHAT YOU REQUIRE

These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé and experience: 

1.        Clinical competence at a level commensurate with the number of years since graduation in medicine;

2.       Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development including formal education and self-directed learning;

3.       A commitment to working collaboratively in a clinical team;

4.      Sound written and verbal communication skills; and

5.      Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, work, health and safety (WH&S) and the positive patient experience. Displays behaviour consistent with CHS’s values of reliable, progressive, respectful and kind.

HOW TO APPLY / OR WANT TO KNOW MORE?

Applications must be submitted through the e-recruitment system. Applications must include a copy of a current resumé, and

A pitch of no more than two pages outlining your skills, knowledge and experience and why you should be considered for this role. You should take into consideration the selection criteria under “what you require” when drafting your response.

Where possible include specific relevant examples of your work.