Upper Gi

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Western Health Full time

Location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Western Health

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Medical

Reference: 50479

Applications are invited for suitably qualified and enthusiastic medical practitioner to join our team as an Upper GI & HPB Surgery Fellow for the 2024 Clinical Year (commencing February 2024).

**About the Unit**

The Upper GI / HPB and General Surgery (UGIG) Unit is part of the Division of Surgery based at Western Health, Footscray. Western Health is a major tertiary centre in Western Melbourne and part of a health network with a catchment population of 900,000 in one of the fastest growth corridors in Victoria. The unit is a combined hepatopancreaticobiliary / oesophagogastric service. The unit comprises eight Upper GI / HPB consultant surgeons, 2 registrars, 1 HMO and 3 interns. The fellow will be involved in between 200-300 major operative cases.

**About the Role**

The role of the UGIG Fellow is to have a committed interest in Upper GI / HPB Surgery, either as a specialist in the field or to increase knowledge in the field for general surgical practice. The Fellow will have an opportunity to gain experience in a large volume of complex oesophagogastric and hepatopancreaticobiliary operations for both benign and malignant disease.

The Fellow is expected to provide clinical management of unit patients and referrals, including attendance at operating theatre sessions and outpatient clinics. It is also a requirement that the successful applicant will undertake administrative duties for the Unit under the supervision and direction of the Head of Unit or Consultant. The position is based at Footscray Hospital, and includes a strong focus on emergency surgery.

**To be Successful in this Role you**
- Hold a Primary Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent)
- Have current registration with AHPRA as a medical practitioner
- Passed the exam and satisfied all other criteria to be a full FRACS. A history of previous work experience at Western Health is desirable but not compulsory.

More information can be obtained from the current Fellow or Head of Unit, Mr Val Usatoff.

**About Us**

Our workforce of over 11,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.

Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Hazeldean, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.

Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

- Professional development support
- Career advancement opportunities
- Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
- Work-life balance

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

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