Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery
Location: Barwon South West - Greater Geelong
Reference: 7711
About the role
The General Surgery Unit comprises 24 Consultants and a full time Director. The unit engages in a comprehensive Outpatient service with over 10000 patients a year with a face to face, virtual and telehealth model. The hospital has 14 main operating suites and 2 endoscopy theatres with an all day dedicated Acute theatre covering a wide spectrum of routine and advanced General Surgery. Our surgical team is enthusiastic, approachable, and fully committed to your success. We maintain a strong culture of mentorship, respect, and collegiality across all levels. We have a strong focus on the unaccredited training program with dedicated Consultant and Fellow supervision.
Why Train With Us?
Surgery Fellowship curriculum, including:
Build a competitive CV with access to:
As part of this program, you’ll benefit from:
Your training year will be purposefully designed to ensure you meet all SET pre- requisites, including:
What we’re looking for
Undertake regular assessment and performance review, actively participate in unit and facility based educational programs and meet mandatory training requirements.
Role model professionalism with respect to confidentiality, patient dignity, effective communication at primary patient care level and with staff, and the completion/maintenance of accurate and comprehensive medical records.
Actively participate in teaching and supervision of Junior Medical Staff, Medical Students and other members of the multidisciplinary team. Undertake skills-based training to support this role.
Contribute to a positive organizational culture, role model appropriate behaviour in accordance with the Code of Conduct for the Victorian Public Service and provide Senior representation on hospital committees.
May be required to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays, and/or be on-call including contribution to the General Surgery After Hours and Weekends Roster. There is minimal cover roles in this position
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
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Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child Safety
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)
Additional information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]
All appointments are subject to:
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.