Post Graduate Fellow In Cardiothoracic Surgery (Apply Via Ecredential)

REQ463521 Post Graduate Fellow in Cardiothoracic Surgery
John Hunter Hospital
1.0 FTE for 12 months commencing February 2025

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Applications are sought from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Post Graduate Fellow in Cardiothoracic Surgery at John Hunter Hospital. The successful applicant will have completed advanced training to become a specialist medical practitioner in Cardiothoracic Surgery.  You will provide high quality clinical care, diagnostic and consultative specialty services in Cardiothoracic Surgery at the level of a Post Graduate Fellow, and participate in teaching, research, quality improvement and administrative activities within the Cardiothoracic Surgery Department at John Hunter Hospital and HNELHD as required. 

Mandatory requirements of the role include:

• Be eligible for specialist registration with AHPRA and hold Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons with recognised qualifications in Cardiothoracic Surgery and/or equivalent specialist recognition as provided for in the NSW Staff Specialist (State) Award  (applicants expecting to be awarded fellowship prior to, or within three months of the expected commencement date may be considered)
• Have demonstrated current Cardiothoracic Surgery clinical practice of a high standard consistent with the role of a Post Graduate Fellow, with ability to adapt clinical practice in accordance with contemporary evidence based practice
• Attendance and availability during rostered work hours whilst on-call including handover, clinical supervision, teaching and for emergency and routine care as determined and required by HNELHD 

What we can offer you:
Hunter New England Local Health District is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast. HNELHD has strong, innovative connections with the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute.

Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits:

• John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

This is an opportunity to work for the largest local health district in NSW which services a population of more than 900,000 across the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast areas. John Hunter Hospital is a Level 6, tertiary referral, major trauma and teaching hospital and is the largest hospital in the Hunter New England Local Health District. HNELHD has strong, innovative connections with the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute.

Newcastle is NSW second largest city with a prime coastal location. It boasts stunning beaches, gorgeous coastline, NSW largest saltwater lake, National Parks and is in close proximity to the Hunter Valley Wine region – there really is so much to explore and enjoy! As a centre for manufacturing, mining, retail, health, tourism, education, IT, call centres and finance, the Hunter offers real employment choices for your partner and excellent schooling options for your children.

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