Orthopaedic Surgical Fellow (521985)

Department of Health, Tasmania; City of Launceston; On-site; AUD 187,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

A health department in Tasmania is seeking a Fellow for orthopaedic surgery at Launceston General Hospital. The role includes supervised surgeries, education of trainees, and research participation. Candidates must have FRACS or be awaiting Fellowship. The position is full-time, starting February 1, 2027, with a salary range of $187,460 - $206,000 per annum, plus superannuation.

Benefits

Access to salary packaging

12% superannuation

Qualifications

• General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia is essential.
• Completion of training for FRACS and waiting for Fellowship is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Participate in supervised surgeries at LGH and St Lukes Hospital Calvary.
• Educate trainees and medical students on rotation.
• Attend clinics and x-ray meetings weekly.
• Be involved in ongoing research projects.

Skills

Orthopaedic surgery

General surgical skills

Research participation

Education

Fellowship of Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS)

Job description

The successful Launceston General Hospital (LGH) Fellowship applicant will receive expert tuition in total hip replacement (anterior and posterior approach), revision hip replacement, hip arthroscopy, total knee replacement (including computer assisted surgery and robotic surgery), revision knee replacement, knee arthroscopy, reconstructive surgery of the knee, knee osteotomy and general orthopaedic trauma.

There will be supervised surgery at the LGH and Private assisting at St Lukes Hospital Calvary. The LGH has trauma and arthroplasty lists which are supervised by a VMO where the successful candidate will gain operative experience.

In conjunction with their supervisor, they will establish and then participate in suitable consultations established through discussions around areas of interest and a roster created based on individual fellow’s needs.

• While on the LGH Fellowship, the Fellow will attend clinics and x-ray meetings (weekly).
• The Fellow will assist in educating AOA set trainees, unaccredited orthopaedic registrars and medical students on rotation at the LGH.
• It is expected that the Fellow attend AOA scientific meetings and AOA continuing education meetings specific to hip, knee and trauma orthopaedic surgery.
• It is expected that the Fellow attend and participate in quarterly audits at the LGH. There is a weekly meeting reviewing all cases completed to provide peer review.
• Attendance at monthly journal clubs.
• It is expected that the successful applicant continues to progress their Orthopaedic knowledge via the many self-directed forums currently available.
• It is expected that the Fellow be involved in research projects in the orthopaedic department. There are a number of projects ongoing at any one time. There are links with the Clifford Craig Medical trust and the University of Tasmania.
• The successful candidate will participate in the on call registrar roster (1:6).
• We would expect the appointed Fellow to fulfill the criteria of Senior Career Medical Officer.

This position has been established to fulfil a number of targeted activities to improve the delivery of general surgical services to patients at the Launceston General Hospital, Northern Region and to assist in the coordination and training of Surgical Registrars and Resident Medical Officers (RMOs).

Why Tasmania: The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment: Fixed term, full time, day worker (with on-call) position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from 1 February 2027 until 6 February 2028.

• Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant

Salary: Senior Career Medical Officer Level 1-3 $187,460 - $206,000 per annum, pro rata + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging

• Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022

Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria as General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia.

• Recently gained Fellowship of Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) or completion of training for FRACS and waiting to be awarded Fellowship.