AddressUnaccredited Orthopaedic Registrar
12-month contract – Temporary Full Time
Are you looking for an opportunity to deliver real quality care, in an environment that offers career development and training? Join Australia's leading private health care provider!
About the Role
The role involves a temporary full-time appointment at Linacre Private Hospital and on-call duties at Sandringham District Memorial Hospital, part of Alfred Health. It is designed for applicants who have an interest in becoming an accredited orthopaedic trainee.
About You
Working within our busy Orthopaedic practice, you will gain knowledge and valuable experience in elective orthopaedic surgery, patient care and process. You will work in a busy team environment, with the role encompassing;
- Full-time assistant surgery responsibilities for lower limb, upper limb and spinal operations
- Ward rounds and regular Xray meetings
- Perioperative care including clerking (charting meds, ordering tests, medical certificates, chasing scans, etc.) and patient liaison pre and/or post operatively
- Research projects as directed by participating Orthopaedic surgeons
- Orthopaedic Clinic at Sandringham Hospital
- 1:3 on call roster at Sandringham
Sandringham District Memorial Hospital is an 88-bed public hospital with an emergency department and 3 Operating Theatres. The Orthopaedic unit services adult and paediatric trauma as well as elective surgery. Working in the Sandringham public hospital will encompass;
- An on-call roster shared with one accredited trainee and another unaccredited registrar
- After-hours operating for adult and paediatric emergency cases
- Ward rounds
- Once weekly outpatient clinic and unit meetings
- Teaching activities within the unit
This position suits a junior doctor who has had at least 6 months previous experience in Orthopaedics and is keen to develop a career in this specialty. It will be tailored to meet the individual’s needs in order to prepare for application to the AOA training program.
Essential Criteria
- Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery
- AHPRA registration
- Professional Indemnity Insurance
- Demonstrated high level of clinical competence
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
- Commitment to improvement and excellence in the delivery of health care services.
Desired Criteria
- Successful completion of the Generic Surgical Sciences Exam (GSSE)
- Previous experience as an Orthopaedic Registrar.
About the Organisation
Owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, Australia's largest and most respected operator of private hospitals, Linacre Private Hospital is an acute 64-bed Surgical and Medical hospital situated in the bayside suburb of Hampton in Victoria.
The Hospital has 3 Operating Theatres and a procedure room, a Day Surgery unit, and a 4 bed High Dependency unit. It also offers on-site Radiology and Pathology services, Physiotherapy services and busy specialist consulting suites. A comprehensive range of services is offered including Breast Surgery, Cardiology, ENT, Gastrointestinal Surgery, General Surgery, General Medicine, Gynaecology, Orthopaedic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Urology and Vascular Surgery. Linacre Private Hospital has established an excellent reputation in the community for its high commitment to customer service, staff satisfaction and quality improvement.
What’s in it for you?
Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.
Discounts: Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.
Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support.
Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.
How to apply
Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
Requirements
All applications must be lodged online. Please click the Apply button within this ad to lodge an application (applications should include CV and please attach a minimum of 2 Victorian Public Hospital Referee assessment Forms).
- Must be vaccinated against Covid-19 a vaccine approved by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation
- Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months
- According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.
Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com
For any queries, please contact Dara Bushby, *******@ramsayhealth.com.au
