Upper GIT Surgery

Upper GIT Surgery - Post-Graduate Fellow (Cunningham Fellowship)

NSW Health Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia

About The Role

Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioners for the above position at St Vincent's Public and Private Hospital. The position is a part time position in the public hospital not including private assisting for the 2026 Clinical Year. This would suit a surgical fellow/general surgeon wanting to gain more experience in upper GI surgery. The successful candidate would gain exposure to a wide range of upper GI surgery including Oesophagogastric, HPB, Bariatric surgery and advance laparoscopic surgery. There is some exposure to robotic surgery. The successful applicant may have additional responsibilities in the Acute Surgical Unit. The successful applicant will work with the Director Medical Services in managing, supporting and coordinating registrars in surgical specialty Departments at the nominated Facility, and with the Director of Surgical Training. There is the opportunity to participate in a number of surgical skill courses run during the year. There is also the opportunity to partake in clinical and basic research. The successful applicant may be offered a Conjoint Academic appointment. No remuneration is attached to the University appointment.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Director Medical Services and the Director of Surgical Training to manage, support and coordinate registrars in surgical specialty Departments.
• Participate in surgical skill courses and opportunities for clinical and basic research.

Qualifications

• Personal integrity and commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent's Health Australia.
• Possess or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Possess Fellowship of the RACS in General Surgery or equivalent as provided for in the Health Insurance Act 1997 and the Staff Specialists (NSW) Award or completed advanced surgical training intending to sit for the fellowship exam in 2025.
• Evidence of Continuing Medical Education and self-monitoring/audit practices aligned with scope of practice.
• Sound clinical knowledge in Upper GI Surgery demonstrated through clinical practice and participation in quality assurance activities.
• High level interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to teaching and junior medical staff supervision.
• Demonstrates professional behaviour appropriate for a Senior Medical practitioner.

Benefits

• Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff
• Access to a wide range of clinical and non-clinical education programs
• Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields
• Career development opportunities across the St Vincent's Health Australia Network
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work/Life balance

Application Instructions

To have your application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the Selection Criteria. Internal applicants may need to apply via Workday.

Selection Criteria

• Personal integrity and commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent's Health Australia.
• Possess or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Possess Fellowship of the RACS in General Surgery or equivalent as provided for in the Health Insurance Act 1997 and the Staff Specialists (NSW) Award or completed advanced surgical training intending to sit for the fellowship exam in 2025.
• Evidence of Continuing Medical Education and self-monitoring/audit practices.
• Sound clinical knowledge in Upper GI Surgery with participation in quality assurance activities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to teaching and supervision of junior medical staff.
• Demonstrates professional behaviour suitable for a Senior Medical practitioner.

Applications close on 12 September 2025. For more information or a copy of the position description, please contact Dr Jorgen Ferguson - jorgen.ferguson@svha.org.au

To apply for this position, please click here.

Employment type: Temporary for 12 months, Part Time; Hours per week: 0.5 FTE; Position Grade: Post-Graduate Fellow; Salary: As per the award; Enterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations' Staff Specialist Agreement 2021; Department: Upper GIT Surgery.

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