Trainee - Unaccredited Position

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Plastic Surgery Unaccredited Trainee Employment Type: Temporary Full Time Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: CAM29365 The primary role of the Unaccredited Trainee – Plastic Surgery is under direction and supervision to review the needs of inpatients and outpatients and to provide appropriate care and services to secure optimum health outcomes. There is an expectation that this position will contribute to the Plastic Surgery on-call roster at least once a week and to the Plastic Surgery on-call weekend roster as published. The Unaccredited Trainee provides clinical assessments, management advice, care of emergency admissions and works with inpatients as required and directed, performing any necessary operative procedures required for the care and treatment of such patients and the arrangement of patient admission and discharge processes. The position is based at the Northern Beaches Hospital. Northern Beaches Hospital Northern Beaches Hospital provides world-class, Level 5 delineation services for both public and private patients. The hospital features 486 beds, 50-bed Emergency Department, 20-bed general and cardiothoracic ICU, 14 fully equipped theatres, including hybrid theatres, two cardiac catheter labs, extensive digital imaging / diagnostic facilities, medical centre collocated with ED, state of the art education and interactive SIM centre and a Helipad for Emergency Transport. The Northern Beaches Hospital provides a high standard of education and training, with dedicated supervisors, teachers and a JMO Unit that supports all activities related to rostering, training, education and welfare of junior doctors. On level 4 of the 9-storey hospital is the Education Centre where doctors can access a range of facilities. These include the latest technology for teaching, simulation and presentations, plus various meeting rooms and conference areas. There is capability to stream education sessions to/from other facilities, as well as within the hospital for the simulation rooms and theatres. * Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role. * Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, including providing leadership and direction to ensure appropriate management of patients * Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgment and expertise * Demonstrated time management and problem solving skills * Demonstrated excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and computer skills * Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management * Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to self education. * Previous experience in and willingness to deliver undergraduate and postgraduate medical education and training. 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 Tayia Yeates on Tayia.Yeates@health.nsw.gov.au Applications Close: 04, August 2026