General Surgery Specialist – Senior/Lead (Regional)

Queensland Government; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Mackay Hospital and Health Service is seeking a medical professional to provide high-quality clinical services within the General Surgery Department. The role includes after-hours and weekend duties, as rostered, with involvement in education for medical staff, allied health, and nursing teams.

You will participate in patient safety, audits, and service planning, while contributing to ongoing professional development and well-being initiatives for colleagues.

Responsibilities

• To provide patients a medical service in accordance with the standards of the specialty and the ethics of the profession.
• To perform after hours and weekend clinical duties as rostered.
• Supervision of trainees and other staff as appropriate.
• Administrative duties relating to the functioning of the department and the hospital.
• Participation in continuing medical education to maintain personal knowledge and skills as established in the College's Maintenance of Professional Standards Program.
• Participation in programs to safeguard personal well-being as well as the well-being of colleagues, trainees, and related professionals.
• Other duties as required.

Job description

Mackay Hospital and Health Service is seeking a medical professional to provide high-quality clinical services within the General Surgery Department. The role includes after-hours and weekend duties, as rostered, with involvement in education for medical staff, allied health, and nursing teams.

You will participate in patient safety, audits, and service planning, while contributing to ongoing professional development and well-being initiatives for colleagues.