Trainee - Unaccredited Position

NSW Health; Campbelltown; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health at Campbelltown Hospital is recruiting for a General Surgery Unaccredited Trainee, offering a 6 month rotation to Alice Springs Hospital and extensive theatre exposure to support a career in surgery.

The role requires MBBS or equivalent, at least three years of post-graduate public hospital experience, and strong communication and computer skills, with participation in educational activities and after-hours on call.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent, registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• At least three years' post-graduate experience in public hospital service.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and computer skills.
• Ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinating admission, management and discharge planning of patients with all team members.
• Ensuring admission and management plans are documented in the medical records.
• Involvement in day-to-day assessment and management of patients including handover.
• Arranging consultations and discharge planning with the team.
• Active participation in educational and career development opportunities and after-hours on call.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Job description

South Western Sydney Local Health District

CAM30757

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Remuneration: $117, 745.00 - $147, 664.00
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:CAM30757

About The Opportunity

Campbelltown Hospital are recruiting for a General Surgery Unaccredited Trainee. Life at South Western Sydney Local Health District is rewarding, progressive and diverse and is always focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care & Healthier Communities.

Where You'll Be Working

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background and people with a disability to apply.

What you'll be doing

This position is primarily designed to benefit junior doctors who wish to pursue a career in surgery, focusing on General Surgery.

The position will provide effective surgical services to patients under supervision at Campbelltown Hospital in complex clinical environments whilst facilitating trainee's preparation for a career in surgery.

This unaccredited trainee position also offers trainees a 6 month rotation to Alice Springs Hospital.

There will be ample opportunity for theatre exposure.

Responsibilities include:

Co-ordinating admission, management and discharge planning of patients with all members of the team.

Ensuring admission and management plans are documented in the relevant medical records.

Involvement in day-to-day assessment and management of patients including effective clinical handover.

Arranging consultations.

Involvement in discharge planning, liaising with all members of the team, local medical officers and community services.

Involvement in decision-making in consultation with senior members of the team.

Active participation in educational and career development opportunities offered including attendance at teaching sessions.

Full participation in after hours on call as required.

• MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilizing excellent clinical skills, judgement and expertise.
• At least three years' post graduate experience in public hospital service (or equivalent)
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication and computer skills.
• Demonstrated effective teamwork, time management and problem solving skills as part of a multidisciplinary clinical care team.
• Demonstrated commitment to pursuing a career in surgery with a view to future training with RACS. This includes completion of or preparation for the RACS Primary Examinations.
• Evidence of continued professional development appropriate to an early surgical career, commitment to self-directed education and teaching of undergraduates and postgraduates

Applications Close: 14, October 2026

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