Surgical Fellow

Overview

Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN) invites applications for a Surgical Fellow position in the Oesophagogastric Unit at Flinders Medical Centre.

About the Role

• This is an exciting opportunity to work with our multidisciplinary team and contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care.
• You will be accountable to the Director of the Division of Surgery and Perioperative Medicine, working closely with the Head of the Oesophagogastric Unit to ensure seamless operational guidelines across diverse healthcare settings.
• In this multifaceted role, you will provide exceptional patient care, supervising junior medical officers and students, attending unit meetings, and participating in General Surgery Journal Club.
• As per the SMOEA 2022, the total term of employment with SA Health will be 3 years, with rotations determined in line with your training and SA Health's requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care in wards, theatres, the Endoscopy Unit, investigational areas, emergency department, and outpatient clinics.
• Supervise junior medical officers and students on a day-to-day basis, ensuring ready availability to provide advice and guidance.
• Attend unit meetings and participate in weekly consultant Post-Take Ward Rounds.
• Presentation regularly and participation in the mandatory monthly General Surgery Journal Club.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent qualification.
• Registered with the Medical Board of Australian as a medical Practitioner.
• Successfully passed FRACS or equivalent certification.
• Competence in surgical procedures appropriate to the OGS Unit.
• Experience in providing clinical services at a level commensurate with final year of training in OGS Surgery.
• Broad clinical experience and competence in the practice of surgery.
• Experience in clinical education and accreditation activities.

Salary Information

The estimated salary for this position ranges from $105,751 to $171,579 MDP2 (pro rata), inclusive of Award salary, Superannuation, and other monetary benefits. We offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Other Benefits

• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the relevant policies and procedures in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.