Trainee

NSW Health; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

Dubbo Health Service, part of Western NSW Local Health District, is seeking an Advanced Trainee in Anaesthetics. The role covers general and regional anaesthesia across multiple specialties and requires ANZCA trainee status or eligibility. You will work within a supportive multidisciplinary team in a rural setting.

Position details: temporary part-time, 20 hours per week, based in Dubbo, NSW. Applicants should have 3+ years anaesthetic experience and be eligible for NSW registration.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent and eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Completion of at least six postgraduate years of medical practice.
• Must be registered Trainee with ANZCA, or eligible for advanced training.
• Ability to work independently in a supervised environment and in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide general and regional anaesthesia for a wide range of surgeries.
• Participate in all activities of the Department of Anaesthesia.
• Support rural/regional practice through on‑call rostering and flexible service delivery.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and self‑education.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe patient care.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Computer skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

MBBS or equivalent

6+ postgraduate years

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time
Position Classification: JMO Trainee
Hours Per Week: 20 hours per week
Location: Dubbo, NSW

Western NSW Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply for our advertised positions. If you require any assistance with your application or have any questions about this position, please get in touch with the contact person listed in the advertisement.

Advanced Trainee – Anaesthetics

A position is currently available for an Advanced Trainee in Anaesthetics at Dubbo Health Service. You will be participating in all activities of the Department of Anaesthesia. This includes the administration of general and regional anaesthetic for general surgery, Orthopaedics, Radiology, ENT, Urology, Ophthalmology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Dental and Emergency Theatre.

This position would suit an ATY1 or ATY2 ANZCA trainee (at the commencement of employment).

Dubbo Health Service is a major rural referral Hospital and part of the Western NSW Local Health District. It provides a range of acute inpatient and ambulatory care services including general medical and surgical, maternity, gynaecology, paediatrics, rehabilitation, critical care, mental health, renal dialysis, oncology, palliative care, hospital in the home and diagnostic services.

Watch our video for the JMO Experience in Western NSW Local Health District.

The Health Service also offers a wide range of primary and community health services including child and family health services, mental health services and antenatal and postnatal services.

Dubbo Health Service is undergoing remarkable transformations under the Dubbo Hospital Redevelopment project. With Stages 1 and 2 ($91.3 million) complete, the final Stages 3 and 4 ($150 million) will include:

A new Emergency Department and Short Stay Unit

A new Medical Imaging Unit

A new Ambulatory Care Unit

A new Renal Dialysis Unit (originally part of 1 and 2 works)

A new Critical Care Floor comprising of:

Coronary Care/Stroke Unit

Intensive Care Unit

Cardiac Catheter Laboratory (and Angiography Laboratory space)

A new front of house entry and drop off zone

Expansion to Oncology

A new Front of House entry and drop off zone

Upgrade of Women’s and Children’s Community Health; and

Additional car parking on campus.

All of the latest information about the redevelopment of Dubbo Health Service can be found on our website:

What we can offer you

Country living with a meaningful career path

Flexible work practices (as appropriate to the position and negotiated with your manager)

Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport

Opportunities for learning and development, including in-house training with My Health Learning and the NSW Health RTO

Professional growth and accelerated career progression

Where you’ll be working

You will be based at Dubbo Health Service, a part of the Western NSW Local Health District. For more information on living and working in our beautiful region, visit our website Western NSW Health Careers.

MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.

Completion of at least Six (6) postgraduate years of medical practice.

Valid NSW Working with Children check.

Cleared National Police check.

Aged Care Check for Australian Government funded positions.

To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy, this includes any amendments made from time to time.

You must take all reasonable care for yourself and others and comply with any reasonable instruction, policies and procedures relating to work health safety and wellbeing.

To apply, please address the following Selection Criteria:

Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role.

Must have a minimum of Three (3) years anaesthetic experience.

Must be a registered Trainee with ANZCA, have successfully completed the relevant Primary Examination as requirements of the College of Anaesthesia or prepared to have sat and passed prior to commencement of employment, OR the applicant is required to demonstrate eligibility for advanced training prior to commencement of employment and/or be eligible for partially or substantially comparable pathway through ANZCA.

Demonstrated ability to work independently in a supervised environment and work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Effective oral, written and computer skills and demonstrated good organisational time management skills.

Evidence of continued professional development and commitment to self-education.

Ability and willingness to deliver patient care and preparedness and ability to participate in a shift and on‑call roster.

Demonstrated orientation to rural/regional practice through life experiences, medical school and/or residency, outlining evidence of commitment to the provision of health care in a rural setting, preferably with experience of rural or regional medicine.

Need more information?

Stepping Up – Close the Gap

The Aboriginal Employment Strategy (AES) is working in partnership with the Western NSW Local Health District to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants wishing to apply for this role. For more information please contact the AES recruitment team on (02) 6882 8*** or email ***************@aes.org.au Alternatively, applicants can visit our website for more information.

Working Visas
Applicants holding a visa with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable Australian/New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident is identified.