Trainee - Unaccredited Position

About this role

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: CAM29699 An exciting opportunity to join the surgical team in the Orthopaedics Department at Ryde Hospital. Rewarding career opportunities are available at NSLHD and offer a flexible career with a diverse and interesting case mix where medical staff are involved in all aspects of a patient's care. Where you'll be working Ryde Hospital is currently undergoing an exciting $479 million Redevelopment that will transform the delivery of healthcare for the Ryde local community. The Redevelopment will result in new and enhanced health facilities and services including emergency, critical care, inpatient, community, ambulatory care services and more. What you'll be doing The primary purpose of the role is to provide effective clinical management of surgical patients, under appropriate supervision, whilst developing expertise in medical practice, in a complex clinical environment. The Orthopaedic unaccredited trainee is the key person who works closely with all members of a multi-disciplinary team and deals with matters of an urgent or sensitive nature, whilst exercising discretion, sensitivity and maintaining confidentiality. Decision making and supervision will be at the appropriate level according to the Orthopaedic unaccredited trainee’s skills, knowledge and experience. They will be expected to adopt a progressively more independent approach to patient management according to their experience, under the guidance of and at the discretion of the appropriate Attending Medical Officer (AMO). All patients managed within the hospitals of the health service are under the direct care of a specialist medical practitioner. All decisions regarding a patient’s care are to be clearly communicated with the specialist responsible for that care. The position provides the necessary experience to qualify for application to the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons training program in Orthopaedic Surgery. The position is part of Training Network/Training Rotation (which may change from time to time) - Royal North Shore Hospital, Ryde Hospital, Westmead Children Hospital and Dubbo Hospital. * Experience and qualifications commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role * Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgement and expertise * Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team * High level communication skills, both written and verbal * Skills in time management, prioritisation and problem solving * Commitment to own continuing professional development and self-education * Commitment to quality improvement and patient safety * Previous experience in surgical department relevant to the specialty Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Dr Con Glezos on constantine.glezos@health.nsw.gov.au Applications Close: 04, August 2026