Provisional Fellow

**Fellow O&G - Maitland Hospital - Education and Clinical Position**

**Employment Type**: Temporary Various
**Remuneration**: - $110K - $139K
**Hours Per Week**: 38
**Requisition ID**: CAM26787
Do you have a passion for education and teaching? Are you looking to combine your Clinical skills with investing time and energy into the development of others? Would you love to work in a brand
- new facility with a passionate team? Then this role is for you.

**Where you'll be working**
Maitland - a charming region with a rich history, emerging food scene, thriving arts community, boutique accommodation and packed events calendar. You'll find all this just two hours from Sydney or 30 minutes from Newcastle, on the banks of the picturesque Hunter River.

Maitland Hospital is a major Rural Referral Hospital providing services to the expansive Lower Hunter Region. Having opened its doors on a brand-new facility in January 2022, the new hospital provides a broad range of services in a comfortable and modern environment.

**What you'll be doing**

This full-time position provides effective obstetric and gynaecological services to the patients of the Hunter New England Local District, whilst undertaking learning and professional development activities with the aim of progressing to the Fellowship of Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG).

The Provisional Fellow in O&G Education involves a 0.5 FTE role with the University of Newcastle Medical School,
coordinating and delivering education session to medical students in collaboration with the Professor of O&G. This aspect of the position prepares trainees for future roles in undergraduate and postgraduate clinical education and provides insights into the theoretical bases of learning, curriculum development, and the role of technology in efficient and innovative education programs. They will identify and complete a certificate of medical education (such as the Academy of Clinical Educators Certificate in Clinical Teaching and Supervision) within or external to the University of Newcastle.

The 0.5 FTE clinical role can be adapted to suit the interests of the individual in consultation with their Training Supervisor and the Director of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, within the context of a generalist O&G environment provided by a Level 4 Maternity and Gynaecology service. The role will correspond with one or more of the Generalist Advanced Training Modules (ATMs).

The Provisional Fellow takes a leadership role in ward rounds and management of complex inpatients. They
participate fully in the after-hours rosters covering both Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The role includes a contribution
to Birth Suite, caesarean list, antenatal and gynaecological clinic coverage at The Maitland Hospital.
- Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements of the role.
- Evidence of a keen interest in training and the development of others with a proven ability to co-ordinate and facilitate training in an efficient and professional manner.
- Advanced ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams, including the sharing of appropriate information internally and externally with key persons or services.
- Advanced ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent communication, clinical skills, judgment and expertise.
- Demonstrated advanced verbal, written and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to vary communication style in line with the understanding of the needs of diverse audiences. In particular, proven ability to communicate and transfer skills and knowledge to students in professional and engaging manner.
- Commitment to participating in teaching, training and development opportunities to further develop skills and knowledge in the area of Education and Obstetrics and Gynaecology with a view to also enhance the knowledge of others.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.

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**Applications Close**:05, August 2025