Trainee - Unaccredited Position

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Employment Type: Temporary Full Time Remuneration: $117,745 - $147,664 Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: CAM29698 Trainee – Gastroenterology & General Medicine – Unaccredited Coffs Harbour Health Campus A 12 month post suitable for a Trainee in Gastroenterology, or a General Medical Registrar with an interest in gastroenterology. Position also open to Advanced Trainee’s. The trainee is expected to have a strong interest in the management of gastroenterological conditions. Existing proficiency in the assessment and management of patients with gastroenterological and general medical conditions is essential. This post would suit a trainee who wishes to extend their diagnostic, endoscopic and management skills through exposure to a diverse gastroenterological patient population in a regional referral setting. The position offers a broad case mix which allows exposure to the full spectrum of gastroenterology and hepatology, including IBD, Hepatology and HCC and interventional and diagnostic endoscopy. There is strong consultant support, with valuable opportunities to build a competitive CV for future roles with clinical exposure, and involvement in pharma sponsored and independent clinical trials and research. About Coffs Harbour Health Campus Coffs Harbour Health Campus is the major referral hospital for the Mid North Coast region, providing comprehensive healthcare services to a diverse and growing population. As a regional teaching and referral centre, the campus offers exposure to a broad range of medical and specialty services in a modern healthcare environment. The hospital provides emergency medicine, intensive care, general medicine, gastroenterology, surgery, obstetrics, paediatrics, oncology, cardiology, renal medicine, rehabilitation, mental health, and a range of outpatient and community health services. The campus works closely with metropolitan tertiary centres and supports specialist training through strong clinical governance and multidisciplinary collaboration. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality patient care while fostering a supportive and collegial training environment. Trainees benefit from close supervision by experienced specialists, opportunities to develop clinical autonomy, and involvement in quality improvement, teaching, and service development activities. Particular emphasis is placed on developing sound clinical judgement, procedural skills, leadership capabilities, and effective multidisciplinary teamwork. Coffs Harbour Health Campus has strong links with medical schools and training networks across New South Wales and maintains an excellent reputation for supporting trainee development and career progression. Our administrative and clinical teams are committed to ensuring trainees receive individualised support in both their professional development and rostering requirements. About Coffs Harbour Located on the stunning Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Coffs Harbour offers an enviable lifestyle where world-class beaches, lush hinterland, and a vibrant regional community come together. Home to more than 80,000 residents across the region, Coffs Harbour combines the benefits of coastal living with excellent infrastructure, healthcare, education, and recreational opportunities. Imagine finishing your shift and heading for a surf, a coastal walk, a mountain bike ride through rainforest trails, or dinner overlooking the ocean — all just minutes from home. Coffs Harbour offers the perfect balance of career development and lifestyle. Coastal Lifestyle Enjoy some of Australia’s most beautiful beaches, excellent surfing, fishing, whale watching, and outdoor recreation opportunities year-round. Nature on Your Doorstep Explore national parks, rainforests, waterfalls, and walking trails throughout the spectacular Coffs Coast and hinterland regions. A Place to Belong Benefit from excellent schools, sporting facilities, arts and cultural events, and a welcoming community atmosphere. A Lifestyle You Can Afford Enjoy greater housing affordability, shorter commutes, and more time for the things that matter outside of work. Coffs Harbour is the ideal destination for trainees seeking excellent clinical training, broad specialist exposure, and an outstanding work-life balance. Apply now! What We Can Offer You Coastal living with a meaningful career pathway Flexible work practices (where appropriate and negotiated with your manager) Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport Opportunities for learning and development, including in-house training with endoscopy, outpatient clinic and clinical trials experience. Professional growth and career progression Supportive consultant supervision and mentoring What you'll be doing To provide efficient, safe health care to patients on the Medical Unit, under the supervision of senior medical practitioners while developing expertise in medical practice, in a complex clinical environment. An applicant can expect to gain experience in General Medicine with a good case mix of patients. Subspecialty services are also available and offer another avenue to improve a candidate's experience and learning. * Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role * Adept ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams, including the sharing of appropriate information internally and externally with key persons or services * Adept ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgment and expertise. * Adept verbal, written and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to vary communication style in line with the understanding of the needs of diverse audiences * Adept ability to prioritise workloads and display a flexible approach to meet changing situations in a demanding and unpredictable clinical environment * Commitment to participating in training and development opportunities to further develop skills and knowledge in the area of intensive care medicine * Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management. 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 Alicia Butchers on Alicia.Butchers@health.nsw.gov.au Applications Close: 04, August 2026