Trainee - Unaccredited Position

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Employment Type: Temporary Full Time Remuneration: As per Health Professional and Medical Salaries (State) Award 2023 Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: CAM30126 Commencement: Clinical Year 2027 About The Opportunity Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital is recruiting for Unaccredited Trainees in the General Surgery Department. Life at South Western Sydney Local Health District is rewarding, progressive and diverse and is always focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care & Healthier Communities. Where You'll Be Working At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background and people with a disability to apply. What you'll be doing This position is primarily designed to benefit junior doctors who wish to pursue a career in surgery, focusing on General Surgery. The position will provide effective surgical services to patients under supervision within SWSLHD in complex clinical environments whilst facilitating trainee’s preparation for a career in surgery. Responsibilities include: * To provide timely and effective medical services to patients, under supervision, within SWSLHD while developing expertise in medical practice in a complex clinical environment. * To also communicate effectively with patients, their families and nursing, allied health and medical professionals. Transforming Your Experience is SWSLHD's key strategy to positively transform how our patients, consumers, staff and communities experience our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. This strategy provides us with a clear direction for working together to deliver safe and high quality health services and build the health of our communities – now and into the future. * MBBS or equivalent, currently registered with the Medical Board of Australia. * At least three years' post graduate experience in public hospital service (or equivalent) * Demonstrated ability and willingness to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment. * Demonstrated excellent clinical skills, judgement and expertise. * Demonstrated operative experience in General Surgery. Working towards sitting Part 1 examination. * Demonstrated teamwork, time management and problem-solving skills and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Demonstrated experience in educating undergraduate medical and allied health professionals 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 Emma Clout on Emma.Clout@health.nsw.gov.au Applications Close: 04, August 2026