Post Graduate Fellow in Reconstructive Head, Neck and Skull Base Surgery

2 weeks ago


New Lambton, Australia Hunter New England Local Health District Full time

**Post Graduate Fellow in Reconstructive Head, Neck and Skull Base Surgery**
**John Hunter Hospital**
**Temporary Full Time 1.0 FTE for 12 months commencing August 2025**

The successful applicant will provide care to patients under the supervision and guidance of consultant staff whilst undertaking a comprehensive post graduate fellowship training program in Head and Neck Reconstructive and Skull Base Surgery.

You will have broad experience in ENT Head and Neck Surgery enabling you to be involved in teaching of registrars and of registrars and to pursue more complex learnings including microvascular free flaps.

**Applicants must**:

- Be a current medical practitioner eligible for specialist registration with AHPRA and hold Fellowship of The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in ENT/Head and Neck Surgery and/or overseas trained specialist pathways.
- International Medical Graduates who are overseas trained specialists must be assessed by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and as a result, gain limited registration with AHPRA on a specialist pathway satisfactory to the college, AHPRA and HNELHD prior to commencement.

**Mandatory requirements of the role include**:

- The provision of contemporary and professional high quality clinical care, diagnostic and consultative specialty services in ENT/Head and Neck Surgery at the level of a Post Graduate Fellow.
- Participate in teaching, research, quality improvement, clinical audit and administrative activities within the department at John Hunter Hospital
- Attendance and availability during rostered work hours whilst on-call including handover, clinical supervision, teaching and for emergency and routine care as determined and required by HNELHD

**What we can offer you**:
Hunter New England Local Health District is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast. HNELHD has strong, innovative connections with the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute.

**Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits**:

- John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

This is an opportunity to work for one of the largest local health districts in NSW which services a population of more than 900,000 across the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast areas. John Hunter Hospital is a Level 6, tertiary referral, major trauma and teaching hospital and is the largest hospital in the Hunter New England Local Health District. HNELHD has strong, innovative connections with the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute.

Newcastle is NSW second largest city with a prime coastal location. It boasts stunning beaches, gorgeous coastline, NSW largest saltwater lake, National Parks and is in close proximity to the Hunter Valley Wine region - there really is so much to explore and enjoy As a centre for manufacturing, mining, retail, health, tourism, education, IT, call centres and finance, the Hunter offers real employment choices for your partner and excellent schooling options for your children.

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**Applications Close: 17 September 2025**

**For more information about the role contact**: Dr Robert Eisenberg - Visiting Medical Officer in Otolaryngology

Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases - this is a Category A position. Please read and understand NSW Health policy directive (PD2024_015). All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.



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