Trainee - Unaccredited Position
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- Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District
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- CAM26263 Requisition #
Surgery - Otolaryngology ENT Trainee Unaccredited Position, Nepean Hospital
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (02-Feb-2026 up to 2 years)
Remuneration: $97,993 - $139,187
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM26263
Responsible to all ENT, Head & Neck Surgery Department Consultants for the provision of surgical services, including research, patient care and undergraduate/postgraduate teaching as appropriate to the diagnosis and treatment of surgical patients.
What you'll be doing
- Responsible for receiving calls on acute referrals from ED and within the hospital in addition to calls from neighbouring hospitals and general practitioners.
- Ward work, attendance to patients in the pre and post-operative phase.
- Attending Operating Theatre sessions.
- Preparations of patient for surgery – lead/ assist with the Time-out as per Hospital Policy, as well as the positioning of patients.
- Assisting at surgery with a consultant surgeon as required. Independent operating consistent with level of competence.
- Liaison with consultants, nursing staff and other junior doctors.
- Responsibility for teaching and supervision of interns / RMO’s and attached medical students.
- Attending Outpatients clinics.
- Participate in after hours, weekend and on-call rosters as appropriately notified.
Where you'll be working
- Nepean Hospital is a teaching hospital and a regional trauma centre serving a local population of over 300,000.
- The Emergency Department deals with a full range of surgical problems with support of a very busy Acute Surgical Unit.
- The Trainee will be responsible for receiving calls on acute referrals from the Emergency Department and within the hospital in addition to calls from neighbouring hospitals and general practitioners.
For more detail about this role including training, education and research opportunities and employee benefits please download the Surgery ENT Trainee Unaccredited Information Sheet.
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
- At least three years' postgraduate experience in public hospital service (or equivalent).
- Demonstrated clinical practice as a registered medical practitioner in the last 2 years in a setting appropriate to the needs of the position.
- Recent relevant experience in Otolaryngology surgery and pre/post surgical care.
- Successfully passed the GSSE exam.
- This position is subject to an appropriate supervision level which can be supported by the health agency. If the incumbent’s registration conditions include supervision requirements, the level of supervision must be able to be supported by the health agency for this role.
- Valid Working with Children Check, cleared National Police Check.
- To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy, this includes any amendments made from time to time.
Selection criteria
- Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgment and expertise.
- Advanced verbal, written and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to vary communication style in line with the understanding of the needs of diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise workloads and display a flexible approach to meet changing situations in a demanding and unpredictable clinical environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development and self-education.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
- Demonstrated commitment to research and publication relevant to Otolaryngology.
Need more information? Click here for the Position Description.
Find out more about applying for this position. Please ensure you attach your curriculum vitae to your submission.
For role related queries or questions contact:
Dr Georgina King, Department Head on 0411 122 098 or georgina.king2@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications close: 05, August 2025
JMO Careers in NBMLHD
To learn more about working for Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District visit our Junior Medical Officer Careers page.
NBMLHD 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.
