NBMLHD- Post Grad fellow - Acute Surgical Unit - Maximum Term ending 01/02/2026 Nepean - Please apply via E-Credential

Selection Criteria

1.         Possess or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.

2.       Possess Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in general surgery or equivalent as provided for in the Health Insurance    Act 1997 and the Staff Specialists (NSW) Award.  Evidence of Continuing Medical Education and self-monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the position

3.       Sound clinical knowledge in General Surgery - Acute Emergency Surgery demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position including evidence of participation in quality assurance activities relevant to the specialty.

4.       High level interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability working within a multidisciplinary team.

5.       Demonstrated commitment to teaching and junior medical staff supervision consistent with contemporary best practice supervision standards.

6.       Demonstrates the skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical /Dental Practitioner including modelling of a high standard of professional behaviour to junior medical staff.

7.       Sound clinical knowledge in the subspecialty of Acute Surgical Unit demonstrated by relevant qualifications and/or appropriate post-Fellowship clinical experience.

8.       Familiarity with research concepts and commitment to support basic, applied, or clinical research as required within the Department. 

Conditions of appointment are in accordance with the Health Services Act 1997, and Staff Specialist (State) Award.

Employees and Contractors must abide by the NSW Health Code of Conduct.

The position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the office of the Children’s Guardian.  For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of Children’s Guardian website: http://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/Working-with-children/working-with-children-check

Successful applicants will be required to obtain required vaccinations prior to commencing employment. Please click on the link for further information: 

Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ - Immunisation programs (nsw.gov.au)  

 To see a full position description, please click here  

All Selection criteria must be addresses in your application.

To apply, you need to be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold an appropriate work visa. 

 Enquiries:

Dr Mark Richardson, Head, Department of General Surgery, Nepean Hospital, (02) 4734 2000

Dr Huong Nguyen, Director of Acute Surgical Unit – Nepean Hospital, (02) 4734 2607

We respectfully request no agencies approach.