Trainee - Unaccredited Position

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Unaccredited Trainee - Orthopaedics - Maitland Hospital Employment Type: Temporary Full Time Remuneration: $117,745K - $147,664K Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: CAM29879 Build your pathway to Orthopaedic SET with Hunter New England LHD Maitland Hospital is seeking motivated and career-focused unaccredited trainees to join our Orthopaedic Surgery team. This role is ideal for doctors intending to pursue Orthopaedic SET training, offering the clinical exposure, mentorship and portfolio development needed to progress to the next stage of your surgical career. What you’ll be doing Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care within a multidisciplinary orthopaedic team Actively participate in operating theatre, fracture clinic, and acute orthopaedic care Develop core orthopaedic knowledge and early procedural capability Contribute to audit, teaching, and quality improvement activities Work under close supervision with regular feedback from consultants and senior trainees SET-focused opportunities Meaningful theatre exposure with opportunities to assist and build technical confidence Access to engaged consultants who support trainees progressing to SET Opportunities to secure strong clinical referees Participation in audit and quality improvement projects aligned with RACS CV domains Involvement in teaching and departmental education sessions Experience that supports development of a competitive SET application portfolio What we can offer you A supportive and inclusive team with a strong focus on education, supervision and wellbeing Hands-on experience across a diverse mix of elective and acute orthopaedic presentations Dedicated opportunities to strengthen your clinical, academic and professional profile A modern, well-equipped facility within a progressive health district Why Maitland? Maitland Hospital is a key regional facility within Hunter New England LHD, delivering contemporary orthopaedic services to a growing community. You’ll gain valuable, practical experience in a supportive environment while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of the Hunter region. Have more at Maitland – more opportunity, more support, more progression towards Orthopaedic SET. You Can Have More At Maitland 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 with demonstrated skills in time management, prioritisation and problem solving. * High level communication skills, both written and verbal with a demonstrated ability to convey information to both a clinical and non clinical audience. * Commitment to own continuing professional development and self-education with evidence of motivation to further career in orthopaedics. * Demonstrated evidence of a 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 Julianne Burnton on HNELHD-Maitlandorthopaedics@health.nsw.gov.au Applications Close: 04, August 2026