Postgraduate Fellow – Upper Git Surgery

St Vincent'S Hospital Network; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary packaging and Fitness

Education programs

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

St Vincent's Hospital Sydney is seeking a Postgraduate Fellow in Upper GI Surgery on a temporary 12-month, 0.6 FTE appointment. The role focuses on exposure to benign and malignant upper GI pathologies, oesophagogastric, HPB, bariatric, and advanced laparoscopic surgeries, with some robotic experience.

The successful candidate will work with senior leadership, supervise registrars, and may participate in research and teaching.

Qualifications

• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) in General Surgery or equivalent.
• Eligibility for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Evidence of Continuing Medical Education (CME) and self-monitoring/audit practices.
• Sound clinical knowledge in Upper GI Surgery demonstrated through clinical practice.
• High level interpersonal and communication skills with multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to teaching and supervision of junior medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to a wide range of benign and malignant upper GI pathologies and oesophagogastric, HPB, bariatric and advanced laparoscopic surgeries.
• May have exposure to robotic surgery and provide on-call support in the Acute Surgical Unit.
• Collaborate with the Head of Department and Stream Director to support registrars and coordinate sub-specialty activities.
• Participate in surgical skill courses and ongoing professional development.
• Engage in clinical and basic research and attend relevant meetings during the year.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Teaching junior staff

Professional conduct

Education

Fellowship of the RACS in General Surgery

Eligibility for AHPRA registration

Job description

Position Title: Postgraduate Fellow - Upper GIT Surgery

Employment Type: Temporary 12 Months Hours per week: 0.6 FTE Position Grade: Post Graduate Fellow Salary: As per the award Enterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations' Staff Specialist Agreement 2021 Department Name: Upper GIT Surgery

About 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 staff
• Opportunity to access a wide of range of clinical and non-clinical education programs
• Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields
• Career development opportunities across the St Vincent's Health Australia Network
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work/Life balance
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The role 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.

Selection Criteria

• Personal 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 position
• Sound 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] For a copy of the position description, please email [e-mail]