General Surgery Fellow

Queensland Health; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Superannuation up to 12.75%

Paid study leave

Simulation training

Research opportunities

Flexible work options

Job summary

Queensland Health seeks a newly admitted Fellow in General Surgery to gain acute and subacute exposure before independent practice. The Fellow will care for acute surgical patients under consultant supervision, supervise trainees, and participate in a 24-hour on-call roster to support transition to independent practice.

The role is a Temporary Full-time opportunity for up to 12 months starting 1 February 2027, based in West Moreton Health's service area, with strong emphasis on education,

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with patients, relatives and staff.
• Commitment to ongoing educational activities.
• Sound theoretical knowledge and ethical behaviour required of a medical practitioner in General Surgery.
• Compliance with workplace health and safety and anti-discrimination policies.
• Honesty, integrity and respect for all patients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care of acute surgical patients.
• Supervise trainees and junior doctors.
• Participate in a 24-hour on-call roster, with consultant support.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Commitment to ongoing education

General surgery knowledge

HR and safety compliance

Honesty and integrity

Education

Fellowship in General Surgery (RACS)

Job description

We are seeking a newly admitted Fellow into the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons seeking out acute and subacute general surgery exposure prior to commencing independent practice

The General Surgery Fellow participates in the provision, development, and maintenance of an effective, efficient, and equitable clinical service to hospital clients under the supervision of consultant surgeons in the unit.

Temporary Full-time opportunity for up to 12 months commencing 1 February 2027!

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.

We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acutecare, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services,and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.

At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.

As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:

• We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
• We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
• We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.

What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health

About the role

The Fellow is primarily responsible for the daily care of acute surgical patients and the emergency operating theatre. The Fellow is also responsible for supervising trainees and junior doctors performing ward based or emergency department consultations. The Fellow will take part in a 24-hour on call (weekday and weekend) roster as the first point of contact, supported by a rostered-on call consultant, to facilitate the transition into independent specialist practice.

What we're looking for

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) with reference to effective communication and courtesy when interacting with patients, relatives, general public and health care colleagues.
• A commitment to participate in on-going educational activities.
• Sound theoretical knowledge, practical skills and ethical behaviour required of a medical practitioner in General Surgery.
• To comply with and utilise contemporary human resource managements and practices, including workplace health and safety, equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination policies.
• Demonstrated honesty, integrity, and respect for all patients, carers, and staff.

Mandatory Requirements

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
• Hold (or be eligible for) Fellowship in General Surgery with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) or recognised equivalent as determined by RACS. In exceptional circumstances, a candidate pending admission as Fellow may be considered.

Why choose us

• Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
• Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
• Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
• Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
• Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.