Address- Central Adelaide Local Health Network – The Royal Adelaide Hospital
- Salary: MD02 - $364,134 - $711,442 P.A. -Pro rata - (Subject to Private Practice Agreement)
- Temporary 6 month term - 0.5FTE
We are looking for an experienced Transplant Surgeon to join our Central Adelaide Local Health Network Team.
About the role:
The Royal Adelaide Hospital Renal Unit performs the kidney, pancreas and islet transplants for South Australia and the Northern Territory. Kidney transplants number 90-100 each year, and include the most transplants for indigenous patients in Australia. This also includes 20-30 live donor transplants each year. The transplant team also contribute to access surgery for a population of approximately 900 dialysis patients. The unit is the largest renal unit in South Australia, and one of the largest in Australia. It undertakes the full range of nephrological services, including extensive outreach services, and has a very strong culture of research, teaching/training, and contributions to the University of Adelaide and to professional societies.
The role will include, but is not limited to:
- Outreach to Northern Territory for transplant assessments
- Participation in organ donation and retrieval service
- Participation in simultaneous kidney and Pancreas Transplantation
Candidate specific criteria
- Previous experience with kidney transplantation
- Experience with whole Pancreas Transplantation highly desirable
- Ability to perform laparoscopic nephrectomy
- Ability to be part of and also to lead multidisciplinary teams
- Interest in education and research
- Appropriate skill level with English
- Appropriate clearances as per CALHN criteria with safety to work with aged, vulnerable and children
- Experience with paediatric kidney transplantation
- Appropriate IT skills
About us:
Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) is South Australia’s largest health network, covering almost 30% of the population across Adelaide’s two leading major hospitals. We are shaping the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieving our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.
Central and Northern Adelaide Renal and Transplantation Services (CNARTS) is one of Australia’s largest dialysis and transplant units, providing services across central and northern Adelaide, plus remote and rural locations in South Australia
The Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) is South Australia's flagship hospital, providing a comprehensive range of the most complex clinical care to an estimated 85,000 inpatients and 400,000 outpatients each year. The RAH is also South Australia's largest accredited teaching hospital. Structurally, the hospital spans the equivalent of three city blocks and is located on a pristine site containing almost four hectares of landscaped parks and internal green space, including over 70 courtyards, terraces and sky gardens. The RAH is one of Australia’s most technologically advanced healthcare facilities, integrating the latest innovations across health, education and research to deliver high-quality care.
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) is 20 minutes west of the CBD, is a 307 bed acute care teaching hospital. The Queen Elizabeth Hospital is currently the centrepiece of a $314 million redevelopment project, which includes a purpose-built clinical services building, which is planned to be completed by mid-2024. The new upgrade will include a new ED, in addition new operating theatres, day surgery suite, outpatient clinics, medical imaging services and intensive care unit.
Benefits of Working at CALHN
From salary packaging to a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you will find there are many benefits of working with Central Adelaide Local Health Network.
- Competitive remuneration plus salary packaging benefits up to $11,660 (including general living expenses & meal entertainment)
- Strong community minded culture and values providing world-class care to South Australians
- Access to Day-care facility at the Royal Adelaide Hospital
- Onsite car parking available
- Free and easy access to public transport and a range of amenities
- Diversity and inclusion: CALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions
- Opportunity for career development across central Adelaide Local Health Network
- Reimbursement of approved relocation expenses may be considered for transitioning to CALHN
Application Information:
- The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
- Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and/or additional relevant history screening that may be applicable and appropriate Immunisation screening.
- SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Job ref: 873168
Enquiries to:
Polina Marinov
Phone: (08) 7074 2***
Email: **************@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date: 11:55pm Sunday21st of July 2024
Attachments
CALHN CNARTS Transplant Surgeon RD.pdf
Australian applicant guidelines
International applicant guidelines
