Unaccredited Plastic

Location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Western Health

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Medical

Reference: 52413

**About The Role**

This position is suitable for trainees wanting to gain experience prior to acceptance into a SET position in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and/or General Surgery.

The positions will entail 6-months Plastic Surgery and 6-months General Surgery.

General Surgery rotations will include a 3-months Nights/Relieving and a rotation in one of the following options:

- Colorectal Surgery
- General Endocrine Surgery
- General Surgery (Bacchus Marsh, Footscray, Sunshine & Werribee Mercy)
- Upper GI Surgery
- Vascular Surgery

We have a strong focus on Supervision, Education and Support. All unaccredited trainees are expected to participate in the surgical education program and participate in research activities.

To be Successful in this Role you will:
Hold or be eligible for medical registration with AHPRA

Have completed a minimum of 3 years full time medical employment post internship (e.g. PGY3+)

Have completed at least 12 months of surgical experience/training (e.g. a surgical HMO year)

**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.