Senior Resident Medical Officer
Remuneration: $89,095.00 - $120,489.00
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM25928
Position
WSLHD - SRMO, Surgical Skills
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Where you'll be working
Westmead and Statewide
What you'll be doing
To provide effective medical services to patients under supervision, while developing expertise in medical practice, in a complex clinical environment. The Surgical SRMO is responsible for the initial assessment of patients and ongoing day-to-day management under the direction of the appropriate attending medical officer or medical officer. The Surgical SRMO has a responsibility for ensuring appropriate communication and documentation takes place as well as a responsibility for the training and supervision of junior medical staff.
The Surgical SRMO is expected to adopt a progressively independent approach to the patient management and decision making under the guidance of the appropriate AMO. There is an emphasis on education and training opportunities at WSLHD, the Surgical SRMO is expected to attend as many teaching sessions as possible. The Surgical SRMO will also at times be required to relieve Advanced Trainees that will not only be within Western Sydney Metro but on rural secondment.
WSLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.
Hospital orientation occurs at the beginning of each term for all doctors new to the individual hospital. Departmental orientation for rotating medical officers will be conducted at the commencement of each term.
Employee Benefits
· Fitness Passport, Salary Packaging
- MBBS or equivalent, current general registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
- Completion of at least two post graduate years by the end of current clinical year. The applicant must be registered with General Registration and worked in an Australian Hospital with a least 6 Months experience in Surgery
- Demonstrated commitment to relevant SET training program. The candidate should demonstrate that they have either (i) completed (desirable) or (ii) on track to complete the requirements for admission to SET training. This includes the completion of courses, exams and terms.
- Demonstrated ability to work both in a team environment and independently to deliver excellent clinical care. It is preferable that candidates demonstrate excellent technical and non-technical skills.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to the academic environment of the Department. It is preferable that candidates demonstrate experience in research and/or teaching.
- Please upload evidence of completion (if applicable) of the following: (1) EMST, (2) CCrISP, (3) ASSET, (4) CLEAR, (5) Generic Surgical Sciences Examination (GSSE).
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For role related queries or questions contact Dr George Chen on george.chen@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 05, August 2025
