Nbmlhd- Post Grad Fellow

**Employment Type**: Post Graduate Fellow - 40 hours per week plus on-call Clinical year 2026

**Requisition ID**: REQ511007

**Position Title**: Post Graduate Fellow - General Surgery - Acute Surgical Unit
- Nepean

**How to apply**

Applications close on **25 June 2025** and must be received by midnight of the closing date.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical/dental practitioners for the above position in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District. The position will be primarily located at Nepean Hospital within the Department of Surgery

Successful applicants will have completed the Royal Australian College of Surgeons Fellowship Examination and FRACS training. Those eligible to sit the fellowship exam in the next 3 months and have completed their training may also be considered. If successful, the applicant will not be subsequently eligible to commence the Post Graduate Fellowship appointment until after the relevant qualifications and requirements are formally completed.

The position will be for an initial period of twelve months.

**Together, Achieving Better Health**

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District will drive innovation and excellence in health service delivery that provides safe, equitable, high quality, accessible, timely and efficient services that are responsive to the needs of patients and the community.

**About Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District**

The Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District provides world-class clinical care, research and innovation, and is committed to providing a workplace culture that values and promotes the growth of high performing teams and individuals. We are passionate about the work we do and are committed to improving the health of our local community and enhancing the experience of all our patients.

**Selection Criteria**

1. Possess or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. (AHPRA)

2. Possess Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in general surgery**or equivalent as provided for in the Health Insurance Act 1997**and the Staff Specialists (NSW) Award. Evidence of Continuing Medical Education and self-monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the position

3. Sound clinical knowledge in General Surgery - Acute Emergency Surgery demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position including evidence of participation in quality assurance activities relevant to the specialty.

4. High level interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability working within a multidisciplinary team.

5. Demonstrated commitment to teaching and junior medical staff supervision consistent with contemporary best practice supervision standards.

6. Demonstrates the skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical /Dental Practitioner including modelling of a high standard of professional behaviour to junior medical staff.

7. Sound clinical knowledge in the subspecialty of Acute Surgical Unit demonstrated by relevant qualifications and/or appropriate post-Fellowship clinical experience.

8. Familiarity with research concepts and commitment to support basic, applied, or clinical research as required within the Department.

Conditions of appointment are in accordance with the Health Services Act 1997, and Staff Specialist (State) Award.

Employees and Contractors must abide by the NSW Health Code of Conduct.

Successful applicants will be required to obtain required vaccinations prior to commencing employment. the link for further information:
Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ - Immunisation programs (nsw.gov.au)

To see a full position description, please click here

To apply, you need to be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold an appropriate work visa.

**Enquiries**:
Dr Mark Richardson, Head, Department of General Surgery, Nepean Hospital, (02) 4734 2000

**We respectfully request no agencies approach.