Consultant - Surgeon - Orthopaedic Surgery

Consultant - Surgeon - Orthopaedic Surgery

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Consultant - Surgeon - Orthopaedic Surgery

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MedCareersWA Ref No. 492973

South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) Is Currently Seeking Highly Skilled, Motivated And Dedicated Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons Who Have a Special Interest And Training In One Or More Of The Following Sub-specialties

• Foot and Ankle
• Primary & Revision Hip & Knee Arthroplasty
• Hand & Upper Limb
• Brachial Plexus
• Paediatrics
• Sports Surgery
  
  

MedCareersWA Ref No. 492973

South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) Is Currently Seeking Highly Skilled, Motivated And Dedicated Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons Who Have a Special Interest And Training In One Or More Of The Following Sub-specialties

• Foot and Ankle
• Primary & Revision Hip & Knee Arthroplasty
• Hand & Upper Limb
• Brachial Plexus
• Paediatrics
• Trauma & Reconstruction
• Sports Surgery
  
  

The successful applicant(s) will contribute to and assist in leading the SMHS's Orthopaedic Departments. As such, you may be required to work across multiple sites which include Fiona Stanley Hospital, Fremantle Hospital and Rockingham General Hospital.

All departments have a strong focus on research and education whilst providing the highest possible standard of clinical care. The applicant(s) will be expected to contribute to the teaching programme of the unit, be responsible for specific research activities and take a lead role in departmental audits.

As part of an interdisciplinary team the successful applicant(s) holder will:

• lead the provision of acute orthopaedic surgery services to patients,
• promote personalised, safe and timely care,
• lead and promote the organisational culture, commitment, accountability, respect and excellence,
• actively address clinical risks and delays in patient care for individual patients,
• educate and supervise junior medical staff and other health care workers,
• work with heads of specialty and other consultants to manage unplanned and planned patient demand,
• achieve national performance outcomes and to meet the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.
  
  

Successful applicant(s) will also be required to undertake clinical shifts as directed including participation on the on-call, after-hours & weekend roster.

South Metropolitan Health Service delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern half of Perth.

Our vision is Excellent health care, every time. You can read more about SMHS in our Strategic Plan here.

Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.

Want to know more? We encourage you to contact the Program Manager - Orthopaedic Surgery, Tanya Harrington on 08 9431 2719 or email tanya.harrington@health.wa.gov.au.

If you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions below:

Applicants are requested to apply online via MedCareersWA here.

Please note: Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants. Emailed applications will not be accepted.

Applicants Are Advised To Provide

• A written statement of no more than 3 pages, considering the selection criteria, which summarises your experience and how you can meet the position requirements.
• A detailed and current CV
• The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role.
  
  

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please email medcareerswa@health.wa.gov.au.

Eligibility

Are you eligible? To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).

WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health's Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.

This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au

This is a recruitment pool for Sessional, Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time and Fixed Term Part Time appointments with the possibility of extensions and/or permanency.

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/01/2026.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionConsulting, Information Technology, and Sales
• IndustriesHospitals and Health Care

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