Registrar - Ent

**ENT Registrar (Unaccredited)**

**Full-time position - fixed term for 11 Months for in 2025**

**Norwest Private Hospital: A Commitment to Patient-Centred Care**

At Norwest Private Hospital, we prioritize the needs and well-being of our patients above all else. Our dedicated team comprises highly skilled surgeons, specialist doctors, compassionate nurses, allied health professionals, and efficient support and administration staff. Together, we strive to deliver an exceptional healthcare experience that encompasses every aspect of patient care.

Equipped with cutting-edge technology and advanced robotics, Norwest Private Hospital offers a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, and obstetric services. While we are particularly renowned for our expertise in orthopaedics, neurosurgery, cardiac surgery, and cardiology, we also take pride in being a preferred choice for expecting mothers and growing families, ensuring tailored care throughout their journey.

Nestled in the rapidly evolving North West corridor of Sydney, Norwest Private Hospital is proudly operated by Healthscope, a prominent private healthcare provider in Australia. With 277 beds, our facility is designed to accommodate high acuity needs, complemented by a fully equipped Emergency Department situated in Bella Vista.

We invite you to experience the dedication and excellence that define patient care at Norwest Private Hospital, where innovation meets compassion in a supportive environment for all.

**The Role**

Reporting to the General Manager and A/Prof Faruque Riffat, you will provide efficient and clinical care in_ _ENT and Head and Neck surgery for adult and paediatric patients. The position will provide medical and surgical support to the ENT consultants and nursing staff within the hospital.

**As an ENT Registrar, your responsibilities will include**:

- Provision of surgical assistant skills in the operating theatre to support the Accredited Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) in the treatment of _adult and paediatric patients_
- Review patients in the wards, Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit as required by and under the supervision of the Accredited VMO.
- Review inpatients pre and post-operatively at the request of the Accredited VMO.
- Participate in ENT Department meetings.
- Participate in clinical teaching opportunities.

**What you'll need to succeed**

Essential qualities:

- Current Medical Practitioner AHPRA Registration (General Registration)
- MBBS and eligible for AHPRA Registration
- Experience in a similar role within the public or private health sector
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of medical terminology and training requirements for junior doctors
- Ability to liaise and develop positive working relationships with relevant authorities and VMOs/Staff Specialists
- PGY3 or more
- Current Advanced Life Support certification
- Ability to identify deteriorating patients and provide immediate resuscitation
- Team player with excellent clinical assessment and communication skills
- Demonstrated flexibility and organisational skills
- Excellent technical skills, including central venous access, arterial lines and endotracheal intubation
- Current Paediatric Advanced Life Support certification desired

This role is a temporary 11-month appointment to start on 3 March 2025.

**What we can offer you**
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Close to shopping centre and public transport
- Reduced car park rates

**Applications close**_: 21.02.25_

For further enquiries: A/Professor Faruque Riffat, ENT Surgeon, on 9633 2133

**More Information**:Our highest priority is our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors. Applicants must provide a current National Police check (no more than 12 months old) and a current working with children check before appointment. Person in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.