Registrar (Advanced Trainee) - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

**About the role

Caboolture Hospital has an exciting opportunity in Obstetrics and Gynaecology to commence in 2026 which would be suited to a RANZCOG advanced trainee. An advanced trainee is a registrar in their final two years of the obstetrics and gynaecology training program and may also be known as a senior registrar. 'Senior registrar' in the context of this appointment does not mean senior registrar as defined by the Medical Officers (Queensland Health) Award - State 2015.

There is the potential for two positions, suited to 5th and 6th year positions respectively.

The roles aim to prepare the advanced trainees for a consultant role. Supervision will differ depending on the skills and experience of the trainee, but duties will include:
Independent as well as supervised operating
Opportunity to gain advanced laparoscopic and pelvic floor operating skills
Independent and supervised running of outpatient clinics, including urodynamics, vulvoscopy and colposcopy
Supervision and mentoring of junior registrars
Teaching and supervision of surgical skills to junior registrars / PHOs
For the final year trainee, participation in the after-hours consultant obstetrics and gynaecology roster with supervision appropriate to level of training, including weekly remote on-call duties with appropriate backup
Clinical governance role including
For the final year trainee, primary responsibility for rostering for the department
Quality improvement activities
Research, to include supervision of junior staff
Opportunity to perform supervised ultrasonography within the department of imaging.
The role provides trainees with opportunities to complete the following RANZCOG advanced training modules;
Generalist Obstetrics
Generalist Gynaecology
Hysteroscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery
Colposcopy.

Mandatory qualifications/professional registration/other requirements

RANZCOG registered trainee eligible for Advanced Training.
Completion of RANZCOG basic training requirements.
Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager prior to the commencement of clinical duties.

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Benefits when working for us

Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first.