NBMLHD- Post Graduate Fellow - Upper GI Surgery - up to 40 hours per week - Nepean - Please apply via E-Credential in Kingswood

Employment Type: Maximum Term - Post Graduate Fellow up to 40 hours per week (ending 06/02/2028).

Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioners for the above position in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District. The position will be primarily located at Nepean Hospital within the Department of Surgery.

Successful applicants will have completed the RACS Fellowship Examination and FRACS training. Applicants expecting to be awarded their Fellowship within six months may be considered. If successful, the applicant will not be subsequently eligible to commence their appointment until after the relevant qualifications and requirements are formally completed. The position will be for a period of twelve months. The number of sessions will be as per session and on call rosters. Appointees may be eligible for credentialing and privileging across all other facilities in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District.

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

About Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District: The Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District provides world-class clinical care, research, and innovation, and is committed to providing a workplace culture that values and promotes the growth of high performing teams and individuals. We are passionate about the work we do and are committed to improving the health of our local community and enhancing the experience of all our patients.

Selection Criteria:

• Possess or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Possess Fellowship of the RACS in General Surgery and/or equivalent specialist recognition as provided for by the Health Insurance Act 1997 and Staff Specialists (State) Award, and Evidence of continuing medical education and self-monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the position.
• Sound clinical knowledge in Upper GI Surgery demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position including evidence of participation in quality assurance activities relevant to the specialty.
• High level interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and junior medical staff supervision consistent with contemporary best practice supervision standards.
• Demonstrates the skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical/Dental Practitioner including modelling of a high standard of professional behaviour to junior medical staff.
• Sound clinical knowledge in the subspecialty of Upper gastro-intestinal and Hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery demonstrated by relevant qualifications and/or appropriate post-Fellowship clinical experience.
• Familiarity with research concepts and commitment to support basic, applied, or clinical research as required within the Department.

Conditions of appointment are in accordance with the Health Services Act 1997, and the staff Specialist State Award. Employees and Contractors must abide by the NSW Health Code of Conduct. The position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the office of the Children’s Guardian. Successful applicants will be required to obtain required vaccinations prior to commencing employment.

To apply, you need to be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold an appropriate work visa.

Enquiries: Dr Han Liem, Head of Upper GI Unit – General Surgery, Nepean Hospital, (02) 4734 2000; Dr Mark Richardson, Head of Department – General Surgery, Nepean Hospital, (02) 4734 2000.