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Form of workAbout The Role
Western Health invites applicants to apply for our Unaccredited Plastic Surgery Registrar position available from August 2024 until February 2025.
You will work as part of a team to provide high quality patient care. Other aspects of your role will include:
- patient assessment, co-ordination and management in consultation with the treating consultant
- appropriate communication with other health professionals including nursing and allied health staff
- appropriate and clear communication and/or handover of patients under your care
- provide leadership in the multidisciplinary setting
- demonstrate initiative, efficient time management, education and learning
- demonstrate commitment to quality and safety
- teaching and supervision of residents, interns and medical students
You will be accountable to your Head of Unit and/or responsible consultant surgeon for the care of all patients in the Department.
About Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
The Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Western Health is staffed by 9 plastic surgeons, 5 registrars (2 accredited, 3 non-accredited) and supported by a team of residents and interns. Areas of clinical exposure will include general plastic and reconstructive surgery, hand surgery, skin cancer surgery, trauma surgery, head and neck surgery, microsurgery and breast reconstructive surgery.
Outpatient clinics are held for adult and paediatric Plastic Surgery with consultant plastic surgeons, as well as dressings clinics led by registrars. Clinics occur at Sunshine and Joan Kirner Hospitals. Surgery is mostly undertaken at Sunshine Hospital but may be performed at all campuses as required.
To be Successful in this Role you will:
Hold or be eligible for medical registration with AHPRA
Have completed a minimum of 3 years full time medical employment post internship (e.g. PGY3+)
Have completed at least 12 months of surgical experience/training (e.g. a surgical HMO year).
About Us
Our workforce of over 11,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.
Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of mental health and community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.
Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:
- Professional development support
- Career advancement opportunities
- Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
- Work-life balance
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.
Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.
