Bariatric and Upper Gi Fellow

**We are pleased to offer a fellowship at Joondalup Health Campus commencing 2026. As the only post in Western Australia endorsed by ANZMOSS**, it offers an outstanding opportunity for training in bariatric and upper gastro-intestinal surgery (benign upper gastro-intestinal and malignant gastric surgery) with a substantial clinical workload in operating sessions, post-operative ward care, acute general surgery and multi-disciplinary meetings.

Joondalup Health Campus (operated by Ramsay Health) is one the largest hospitals in Western Australia, situated a 25-minute drive north of Perth CBD. Joondalup Health Campus operates one of the busiest emergency departments in WA, and it sees more than 100,000 patients every year.

**We are also a state bariatric referral centre performing approximately 800 bariatric surgeries (including 280 public cases) and 100 hiatus hernias yearly.**

The fellowship offers training and experience primarily in bariatric surgery focusing on mínimally invasive techniques. **The fellow will have significant exposure to sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass (both one anastomosis and roux-en-y) and revisional surgery**.

It is expected that the fellow will be involved in all bariatric and upper gastro-intestinal emergencies. There is also opportunity for the fellow to have exposure to some endoscopic intervention in addition to regular endoscopy.

**There will be an on-call commitment for General Surgery (1 in 5 currently).**
- The Fellow will work under the supervision of 4 specialist surgeons and assist with private surgical operations.
- The fellow is expected to be involved in teaching and supervising the registrars, junior medical officers and medical students.
- The fellowship holder will also be expected to participate in clinical/collaborative research and quality improvement programs.

**Applicants should hold a FRACS, be eligible for registration with the AHPRA**, have recently completed advanced training in general surgery, and be seeking further experience in bariatric and upper gastro-intestinal surgery.

**You will require personal medical indemnity for private assisting, but Ramsay Health Care will offer employer indemnity for public patients**.

**Ramsay Health will pay a base retainer to the Fellow, and income will be supplemented by private surgical assisting, which the applicant can retain in total.**

**What’s in it for you?**

**Professional Advancement**: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.

**Discounts**: Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.

**Health and Wellbeing**: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.

**Leisure/Social/Financial**: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.

**Requirements**:

- _Must provide a _**National Police** check conducted within the previous 12 months
- Depending on the role, Ramsay may require a **Working-With-Children** check and **proof of immunisation** against infectious diseases.

**To Apply**

**Closing date: 25 July 2025