Complex Trauma Fellow – Orthopaedic Surgery

SA Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Visa sponsorship

Professional development allowances

Mentorship

Leave entitlements

Flexible work options

Wellbeing support

Relocation reimbursement

Job summary

SA Health’s Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) at Royal Adelaide Hospital is seeking a Complex Trauma Fellow to deliver high‑quality care under consultant supervision and manage both inpatient and outpatient services. You will lead research projects, audits and quality reviews, contributing to service improvement.

You will also supervise, mentor and teach junior medical staff, participate in after-hours care, and engage in ongoing professional development supported by CALHN.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent and eligible for AHPRA registration.
• Demonstrated surgical clinical skills appropriate to the role.
• Experience supervising, supporting and teaching junior doctors.
• Strong communication, negotiation and complaint resolution skills.
• Knowledge of hospital systems, policies and clinical services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, high-quality care under consultant supervision.
• Manage inpatient and outpatient clinical care.
• Support, teach and mentor junior medical staff.
• Lead research projects, audits and quality reviews.
• Contribute to after-hours care, teaching and service improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Surgical skills

Mentoring

Supervision

Policy knowledge

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Job description

SA Health’s Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) at Royal Adelaide Hospital is seeking a Complex Trauma Fellow to deliver high‑quality care under consultant supervision and manage both inpatient and outpatient services. You will lead research projects, audits and quality reviews, contributing to service improvement.

You will also supervise, mentor and teach junior medical staff, participate in after-hours care, and engage in ongoing professional development supported by CALHN.