Head & Neck Surgery Fellow — Advanced Reconstructive Oncology

Western Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmead Hospital in Sydney seeks a Head and Neck Surgery postgraduate fellow for a fixed-term 12-month position (0.84 FTE). The role combines advanced surgical practice with on-call exposure, research and teaching of medical students.

The successful candidate will perform a full range of head and neck procedures including aerodigestive tract surgery, endocrine and reconstructive procedures, and contribute to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Possess or be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia and Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
• Must have Australian Citizenship or Permanent Australian Residency.
• Must hold NSW Environment Protection Authority license (if applicable).
• Sound clinical knowledge in Head and Neck and Surgical Oncology pathology demonstrated through successful practice.
• Experience in head and neck and microvascular reconstruction.

Responsibilities

• Provide contemporary and comprehensive medical care to head and neck surgery patients.
• Perform full range of head and neck procedures including aerodigestive tract, endocrine, salivary gland, skin cancer, and complex reconstructions.
• Engage in on-call and emergency general surgery exposure.
• Contribute to research and teaching of medical students.
• Demonstrate leadership and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Head and neck surgery

Surgical oncology

Microvascular reconstruction

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons

Medical Board of Australia registration

Job description

Westmead Hospital in Sydney seeks a Head and Neck Surgery postgraduate fellow for a fixed-term 12-month position (0.84 FTE). The role combines advanced surgical practice with on-call exposure, research and teaching of medical students.

The successful candidate will perform a full range of head and neck procedures including aerodigestive tract surgery, endocrine and reconstructive procedures, and contribute to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.