Trainee - Unaccredited Position

1 week ago

Armidale, New South Wales, Australia Hunter New England Health Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time

Remuneration: -

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: CAM26960

Are you seeking hands-on Orthopaedic experience in a rural location?

Armidale Rural Referral Hospital is seeking 3FTE experienced and enthusiastic Unaccredited Trainee to join our Orthopaedic Department in 2026

  • An abundance of theatre time with direct access to the Orthopaedic Consultants
  • Combination of elective and emergency lists - you are in amongst it all
  • Supported by 2FTE Orthopaedic Consultants, additional 1FTE Unaccredited Trainee, and 1FTE RMO
  • 1:4 Trauma weekends
    1:2 referrals - no operations
  • Where you'll be working

    Armidale is situated in the beautiful Northern Tablelands. With gorgeous parks, amazing natural wonders, and a university lifestyle, Armidale is a fun and exciting place to be. Armidale has a great climate, with crisp cool clear mornings in winter and summers away from the heat and humidity of the coast.

What you'll be doing

The primary purpose of the role is to provide effective clinical management of orthopaedic patients, under appropriate supervision, whilst developing expertise in medical practice, in a complex clinical environment. The Unaccredited Trainee (UT) is the key person who works closely with all members of a multi-disciplinary team and deals with matters of an urgent or sensitive nature, whilst exercising discretion, sensitivity, and maintaining confidentiality. Decision-making and supervision will be at the appropriate level according to the UT's skills, knowledge, and experience. They will be expected to adopt a progressively more independent approach to patient management according to their experience, under the guidance of and at the discretion of the appropriate Attending Medical Officer (AMO). All patients managed within the hospitals of the health service are under the direct care of a specialist medical practitioner. All decisions regarding a patient's care are to be clearly communicated with the specialist responsible for that care.

  • MBBS or equivalent, currently registered with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category
  • Drivers licence in order to provide service between hospitals and out of hours
  • Minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience at the commencement of post, with minimum 1-year experience in Orthopaedics in the Australian Health Care System or equivalent.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team as shown by diligence, punctuality, organisational/ record keeping, empathy, team work, time management and a professional manner, within a supervised complex clinical environment.
  • Demonstrated commitment to the Orthopaedic Training Program with evidence of continuing professional development and self-education, and teaching undergraduate and postgraduates.

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Applications Close: 13, October 2025

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