Post Graduate Fellow - Upper GIT Surgery

St Vincent's Health Australia; Inner West; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Education programs

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney invites applications for a Postgraduate Fellow in Upper GI Surgery. This temporary 12-month, part-time 0.6 FTE role offers exposure to benign and malignant upper GI conditions, oesophagogastric, HPB, bariatric and advanced laparoscopic surgeries, with some robotic experience.

Successful candidates will support the Head of Department, coordinate registrars, participate in surgical skill courses, and may engage in clinical and basic research.

Qualifications

• Evidence of Continuing Medical Education and audit practices.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to teaching and supervision of junior medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide upper GI surgery care including benign/malignant pathologies.
• Cover general surgery on-call on nominated days.
• Support registrars and coordinate subspecialty teams.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teaching junior staff

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Professional behaviour

Education

RACS General Surgery Fellowship or equivalent

AHPRA registration

Job description

Job Description:Position Title: Postgraduate Fellow – Upper GIT SurgeryEmployment Type: Temporary 12 MonthsHours per week: 0.6 FTEPosition Grade: Post Graduate FellowSalary: As per the awardEnterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations’ Staff Specialist Agreement 2021Department Name: Upper GIT SurgeryAbout us:St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow and innovate.Benefits of working at St Vincent’s include:Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staffOpportunity to access a wide of range of clinical and non-clinical education programsSupported post graduate opportunities within applicable fieldsCareer development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia NetworkEmployee Assistance ProgramWork/Life balanceundefinedAbout the roleApplications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioners for the above position at St Vincent’s Public Hospital. The position is a temporary part-time position. This would suit a surgical fellow/general surgeon wanting to gain more experience in upper GI surgery. The successful candidate would gain exposure to a wide range of benign and malignant upper GI pathologies and oesophagogastric, HPB, bariatric and advanced laparoscopic surgeries. There is some exposure to robotic surgery. The successful applicant may have additional responsibilities in the Acute Surgical Unit and will cover general surgery on-call on nominated days. The successful applicant will work with the Head of department & Stream Director in managing, supporting and coordinating registrars in the relevant subspecialty departments at the nominated facility, and with the Director of Surgical Training. There is the opportunity to participate in a number of surgical skill courses run during the year. There is also the opportunity to partake in clinical and basic research and attendance and presentations at relevant meetings during the year is encouraged. The successful applicant may be offered a Conjoint Academic appointment. No remuneration is attached to the University appointment.Diversity and Inclusion at St Vincent's:St Vincent's is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. We strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, sexuality or gender diverse and/or living with disability.Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive (PD2023_022) or subsequent revisions in force. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive.Application Instructions:To have your application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the ‘Selection Criteria’ as below. Internal applicants i.e. current employees of St Vincent’s Hospital or an entity of SVHA are required to apply via their Workday account.Selection CriteriaPersonal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent’s Health Australia.Possess or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).Possess Fellowship of the RACS in General Surgery or equivalent as provided for in the Health Insurance Act 1997 and the Staff Specialists (NSW) Award or completed advanced surgical training and intending to sit for and pass the fellowship exam prior to commencement of the 2027 clinical year.Evidence of Continuing Medical Education and self-monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the positionSound clinical knowledge in Upper GI Surgery demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position including evidence of participation in quality assurance activities relevant to the specialty.High level interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability working within a multidisciplinary team.Demonstrated commitment to teaching and junior medical staff supervision consistent with contemporary best practice supervision standards.Demonstrates the skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical practitioner including modelling of a high standard of professional behaviour to junior medical staff.For more information, please contact Dr Jorgen Ferguson - [e-mail] a copy of the position description, please email [e-mail] Action Plan:At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [e-mail]