Trainee - Unaccredited Position

3 weeks ago


Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia NSW Health Full time
Employment Type: Temporary Various

Remuneration: -

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: CAM25927

The primary purpose of the role is to provide effective clinical management of orthopaedic 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.

Living in our region

Hunter New England is a large, diverse area and is about the size of England. This beautiful area has appealed to many an urban professional seeking a more relaxed lifestyle and to indulge a passion for the great outdoors, while still maintaining a fulfilling career.

HNE Health also offers a wonderful family environment with excellent public and private schools, first-class universities and the only regional medical research institute in Australia. Health professionals across HNE Health are involved in extensive clinical and laboratory research programs, many of them in conjunction with the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI).

Hunter New England Local Health District's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce has grown from 190 staff in 2008 to 730 staff in 2018.

Learn more about Newcastle NSW

Where you'll be working

John Hunter Hospital (JHH) is a specialised tertiary referral hospital in Newcastle, providing complex medical, surgical, major trauma for numerous specialities

Other regional hospitals part of the HNELHD Network are Belmont, Maitland, Tamworth and Manning Hospital. Other peripheral sites on rotation are Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour.

What You'll Be Doing

The primary purpose of the role is to provide effective clinical management of orthopaedic 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.
  • MBBS or equivalent, current general registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
  • Drivers licence in order to provide service between hospitals and out of hours.
  • Minimum of 3 years post graduate experience at commencement of post, with minimum 1 year experience in Orthopaedics.
  • Excellent communication (verbal and written) with patients, their families, medical and non-medical colleagues; Demonstrates ability to provide empathetic and expert clinical care
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team as shown by diligence, punctuality, organisational/ record keeping, empathy, team work, time management and a professional manner, within a supervised complex clinical environment.
  • Demonstrated commitment to the Orthopaedic Training Program with evidence of continuing professional development and self-education, and teaching undergraduate and postgraduates

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For role related queries or questions contact Ashleigh Gemmell on Ashleigh.Gemmell@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: Sunday 13th July 2025

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