General Surgery Fellow / Senior Registrar

About this role

About the role

As the General Surgery Fellow / Senior Registrar, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality surgical care across both elective and emergency services at Redcliffe Hospital. This advanced training position is designed for a motivated surgeon seeking to further develop their clinical expertise, operative skills and leadership capability within a supportive and progressive surgical department. Working closely with an experienced team of consultants, you will gain extensive exposure to a broad range of general surgery procedures and subspecialty interests, while also assuming greater autonomy in patient management and decision-making.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Engage in learning opportunities across subspecialties, including Colorectal, Breast, Endocrine, Complex Hernias, Benign Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) surgery, and Laparoscopic Adrenal Surgery.

• Consolidate your skills in general surgery with a high volume of laparoscopic TEP and TAPP groin hernia repairs, Endoscopic Pilonidal Sinus Treatment (EPSIT), and both open and laparoscopic ventral hernia repairs.

• Run outpatient clinics independently, assess new patients, and coordinate and book them for necessary surgical interventions.

• Lead the development and implementation of a robust educational programme for the department, enhancing the learning experience for all surgical trainees and staff.

• Assist in the teaching responsibilities with respect of junior medical staff, medical students and other health care professionals, including serving as a professional role model through demonstration of appropriate behaviours and attitudes.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas

• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance

• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases

• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED