Trainee - Unaccredited Position

NSW Health; Taree; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Educational opportunities

Mentoring programs

Leave entitlements

Job summary

Manning Base Hospital in Taree is offering an Unaccredited Trainee Role in General Surgery as a temporary full-time position. The role emphasizes supervised clinical management of general surgery and urology patients within a complex hospital environment.

Applicants should demonstrate commitment to rural practice, strong clinical skills, and the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Evening/weekend shifts and on-call duties are expected where required.

Qualifications

• Experience and qualifications aligned with essential requirements for the role.
• Ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork in a multidisciplinary setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective clinical management of general surgical and urology patients under supervision.
• Engage with a multidisciplinary team and maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• Participate in evenings/weekends and on-call/relief on an equitable basis.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

Hunter New England Local Health District

CAM30845

Manning Base Hospital - Taree

Unaccredited Trainee Role - General Surgery

Temporary Full-Time

About the role

The primary purpose of the role is to provide effective clinical management of general surgical and urology patients, under appropriate supervision, whilst developing expertise in medical practice, in a complex clinical environment. The unaccredited trainee is the key person who works closely with all members of a multi-disciplinary team and deals with matters of an urgent or sensitive nature, whilst exercising discretion, sensitivity and maintaining confidentiality.

Decision-making and supervision will be at the appropriate level according to the unaccredited trainee's skills, knowledge and experience. They will be expected to adopt a progressively more independent approach to patient management according to their experience, under the guidance of and at the discretion of the appropriate Attending Medical Officer (AMO). All patients managed within the hospitals of the health service are under the direct care of a specialist medical practitioner. All decisions regarding a patient's care are to be clearly communicated with the specialist responsible for that care.

Participation in evenings/ weekends and On-Call/ Relief is expected on an equitable basis.

The applicant must have a commitment to rural practice and rural communities.

Please read the Position Description for further details.

Where you'll be working

Taree’s, town name comes from the Aboriginal word Djarii , meaning Figtree. Taree is situated on the banks of the Manning River in the heart of the beautiful Manning Valley, Biripi Country. A spectacular meeting point of coastal beauty and hinterland wonder, the Manning Valley is a gem on the NSW North Coast. Cruise the beautiful river, swim at stunning beaches and find bushwalks, waterfalls and lookouts along the way.

Manning Hospital consists of 180 beds and, within, provides an excellent range of other specialist inpatient services including Emergency Medicine, Palliative Care, General Medicine, Paediatrics, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Intensive Care, Psychiatry, Renal, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Anaesthesia, Rehabilitation Services, Urology and Oncology Services to the local communities of Taree, Forster, Tuncurry and surrounding Lower Mid North Coast.

Manning Base Hospital treats approximately 25,000 inpatients, 33,000 Emergency Department patients and 90,700 outpatients each year.

With a population of over 90,300 and with the median age of 52 years old the Lower Mid North Coast Sector is projected to have the highest growth in the group age of 85 years and over.

Skills and Experience should be in line with but not limited to the attached Position Description.

What we can offer you

Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry we provide a range of public health services to the HunterNewEngland and Lower Mid North Coast sector. Being the largest employer in the region we can offer salary packaging options, educational opportunities and support from a broad network of health professionals. With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your Medical Career.

Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits:

ADO's each month (for full time employees)

Access to the UONDRH, in addition conjoint lecturer opportunities

Teaching and mentoring programs

Long service leave and paid Maternity leave

Salary packaging options including meal expenses

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

Access to the highly sought after Work Place Based Assessment Program (WBA)

• Experience and qualifications commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgement and expertise.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team as shown by diligence, punctuality, organisational/ record keeping, empathy, team work and a professional manner.
• High level communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Skills in time management, prioritisation and problem solving.
• Commitment to own continuing professional development and self-education.
• Commitment to quality improvement and patient safety.
• At least three years' post graduate experience in public hospital service (or equivalent). Minimum of 6 months experience in Urology/ General Surgery.

Applications Close: 12 October 2026

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