Salary: MP Year 1-2 $191,488 - $200,344 p.a. (inclusive of base salary, 9.5% superannuation, and professional development allowance)
Please note this is for the 2021 Fellow General Surgery (Acute Surgical Unit) intake commencing 01 February.
This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Full Time appointments for 6-12 months with the possibility of extension(s).
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.
WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 04/09/2021.
Position Profile: The Surgery Fellow covers the Acute Surgical Unit (ASU) at Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) and within South Metropolitan Health Service and is responsible for admitting & managing patients for General Surgery in normal hours and approx. 1 in 6 (on-call) out of hours. As well as supervising SET and Service Registrars, Resident Medical Officers and Interns under the direction of General Surgery Consultants and the rotating Surgeon of the day on the ASU.
Area Profile: Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) is a 783-bed tertiary hospital offering a range of health services including the State Rehabilitation Service, a comprehensive cancer centre, purpose-built mental health unit, maternity, paediatric and neonatal services, and the State Adult Burns Service. FSH also delivers specialised services such as heart and lung transplantations and hyperbaric medicine.
Employee Benefits: Our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
- Professional development opportunities and Study Leave/assistance.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Flexible leave arrangements.
- Other professional and location based allowances.
- For information on superannuation go to: http://www.treasury.wa.gov.au/superannuation.aspx
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Dr Oscar Aldridge
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact MedJobsWA@health.wa.gov.au.
Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online via MedJobsWA (Please note: Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants). Emailed applications will not be accepted.
Referees: It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT A CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) / RESUME WILL BE INVALID.
Applicants must provide the following documents as part of their application in order to be considered for appointment to the recruitment pool:
- A detailed curriculum vitae (of no more than 4 A4 pages) including the names and contact details of 2 x referees. Your CV must provide a summary of your experience in the context of the advertised vacancy.
- Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing Essential Selection Criteria.
Applicant documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process.
Multiple applications will not be considered in their entirety. Where multiple applications are uploaded, the last document to be uploaded will be the only document accepted and considered by the panel.
Applicants are advised that selection interviews may not be required.
South Metropolitan Health Service will only accept applications that are lodged with the express permission of the applicant and containing all necessary information, including personal contact details. We will not accept unsolicited applications or CV's from recruitment agencies and/or search firms and we will not pay fees to any such organisation unless arranged with the provider prior to advertising a vacancy.
APPLICANTS MUST ENSURE THAT THEIR ONLINE APPLICATION IS RECEIVED IN FULL PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME (PLEASE NOTE: EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED).
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
