Western Australia

Location: Bunbury and/or Busselton Health Campus, WA

Position Profile: 

The WA Country Health Service, South West Region has two positions available in 2025. Ideal for applicants seeking to enhance their Orthopaedic skills under supervision or those interested in the Orthopaedic Training Program. The successful applicants will gain a minimum of 12 months quality Orthopaedic experience working alongside Orthopaedic Trainees and Consultants, with a 1:6 on-call roster.

Requirements:

• Eligible for General Registration with AHPRA
• Minimum 6 months experience as an Orthopaedic RMO or Registrar in Australia or a comparable country
• Responsible for patient care under senior supervision

Region Profile: 

Located in the Margaret River Region, known for its stunning beaches, outdoor activities, and award-winning wines, the region offers a strong community feel, excellent health and education services, and a positive lifestyle.

Benefits:

• Close support from Consultants
• Broader scope of practice than in metro settings
• Strong mentorship and community integration
• Support with accommodation and relocation
• Competitive remuneration

Interested in Applying?

Please Visit our MedCareers site for more information:

https://medcareerswa.health.wa.gov.au/jobs/492524

If you have any questions, we encourage you to contact our WACHS-SW Medical Recruitment team [email protected]

This position closes on Friday 4th October 2024.

Maximum Term - 12 months

Position Overview:

Joondalup Health Campus (JHC) is offering a 12-month Fellowship in Bariatric Surgery, starting February 2025. This position, the only ANZMOSS-endorsed fellowship in Western Australia, provides comprehensive training in bariatric and upper gastrointestinal (GI) surgery, including both benign and malignant procedures.

Fellowship Details:

The Fellowship emphasizes hands-on training in minimally invasive bariatric surgery. The Fellow will engage in various procedures such as sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass (one-anastomosis and Roux-en-Y), and revisional surgeries. Additionally, the role includes managing bariatric and upper GI emergencies and gaining exposure to endoscopic interventions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Active involvement in clinical duties, including operating sessions, post-operative care, and multi-disciplinary meetings.
• On-call duties for General Surgery (1 in 5).
• Supervision and teaching of registrars, junior medical officers, and medical students.
• Participation in clinical research and quality improvement initiatives.

Essential Criteria:

Applicants must hold FRACS, be AHPRA-eligible, and have recently completed advanced general surgery training. The Fellow must have personal medical indemnity for private assisting; Ramsay Health Care will provide employer indemnity for public patients. Compensation includes a base retainer with additional income from private surgical assisting.

About Joondalup Health Campus:

JHC, one of Western Australia’s largest hospitals, manages over 70,000 inpatients annually and performs around 800 bariatric surgeries each year, including 280 public cases. Located 25 km north of Perth’s CBD, JHC is operated by Ramsay Health Care, offering a balanced work-life environment.

Benefits:

Access to professional development programs, discounts on services, flexible work options, and financial perks like salary sacrifice and novated leasing.

Application Process:

Apply online at ramsaydocs.com.au. 
For more information, contact Dr David Yong, Director of Bariatric Surgery, at [email protected] or (08) 9400 9899.

Closing Date: 9 September 2024

Join the WACHS Team as a Locum General Surgery Consultant/Specialist!

Location: GOLDFIELDS, Kalgoorlie Health Campus

Role Overview:
• Handle a diverse range of surgical procedures, accounting for 70-80% of the role.
• Enjoy shared and minimal on-call duties, primarily for ED/trauma.
• A minimum commitment of 2 weeks is highly valued.

Immediate Action Requested: Don’t delay—contact us now if you’re interested! For those who have prior experience at our facility or are in direct contact with our regional administration, please cc [email protected] in all correspondence.

Compensation: Your rates will be determined based on your qualifications and experience, which will be assessed upon submission of your CV.

Requirements:
• Mandatory: A current WA Working with Children and Police Clearance issued within the last 12 months.

Join Our Talent Community: For access to more locum opportunities, become a part of the WACHS Talent Community! Connect with us directly as your employer and bypass the recruitment agency to gain priority access to locum positions. We’ll collaborate closely with you to facilitate your sign-up and credentialing process, which is acknowledged across the WACHS network. Simply visit our Medical Workforce Careers page, submit an expression of interest, and upload your CV for an effortless profile setup.

Once you’re in, our Locum Operations Hub team will connect with you to tailor placements that suit your professional desires and lifestyle.

Need Help? book a 30-minute virtual consultation. When making the booking, select 'Anyone' under 'Select Staff,' and a team member will be in touch. 

Upper GI, Bariatric and General Surgery Fellow 2024-2025

Full time fixed term (6 or 12 months available)

Hollywood Private Hospital, Australia’s largest private hospital and a leading acute care hospital located in Perth, has 900+ licensed beds, employs >2,000 staff, and more than 900 specialists across a wide range of medical and surgical specialties.

The Position involves two roles across the UGI, Bariatric and General Surgical Units.
1.    Surgical assistant / fellow with five UGI & Bariatric surgeons.
2.    Participation on the general surgery roster, admitting patients under your name.

On call requirements:
•    One 24hr period per week (Monday PM to Friday AM)
•    1 in 4 weekends (Friday PM to Monday AM).

During on-call periods, you will be responsible for patients you admit, with senior consultants available for support.  You will also supervise other SET and Service Registrars, RMOs and Interns under the direction of general surgery consultants.

Essential Criteria:
•    Eligibility for Australian Medical Board specialist registration.
•    Access to an unrestricted provider number that attracts Medicare benefits.
•    Clinical and procedural experience in acute general, UGI & Bariatric surgery.
•    Ability to provide medical education, teaching, supervision, training, and support to RMOs and interns.
•    Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, to interact effectively with patients, families and staff.
•    Organisational and time management skills, with commitment to safe, timely patient centred care.
•    Active participation in CME and regular performance reviews to maintain and upgrade knowledge and skills.
•    Ability to monitor and review clinical effectiveness, identify limitations, and implement strategies for safe patient care.
•    Knowledge and commitment to Equal Opportunity in all aspects of employment and service delivery.

Desirable criteria includes previous academic/research experience and a commitment to ongoing education and research in Australian hospitals.

To apply send CV with two professional references and statement addressing selection criteria to [email protected], call 08 9346 6249 or visit www.ramsaydocs.com.au

Colorectal and General Surgery Fellow 2024-2025
Full Time fixed term (6 or 12 month contracts available)

Hollywood Private Hospital, Australia’s largest private hospital and a leading acute care hospital located in Perth, has 900+ licensed beds, employs >2,000 staff, and more than 900 specialists across a wide range of medical and surgical specialties.

The positions involves two roles across the Colorectal Surgical and General Surgical Units.  
1.    Acting as a surgical assistant / fellow with three senior colorectal surgeons.
2.    Participation on the general surgery roster, admitting patients under your name.

On call requirements:
•    One 24hr period per week (Monday PM to Friday AM)
•    1 in 4 weekends (Friday PM to Monday AM).

During on-call periods, you will be responsible for patients you admit, with senior consultants available for support.  You will also supervise other SET and Service Registrars, RMOs and Interns under the direction of general surgery consultants.

Essential Criteria
•    Eligibility for Australian Medical Board specialist registration.
•    Access to an unrestricted provider number that attracts Medicare benefits.
•    Clinical and procedural experience in Acute General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery.
•    Ability to provide medical education, teaching, supervision, training, and support to RMOs and interns.
•    Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, to interact effectively with patients, families and staff.
•    Organisational and time management skills and commitment to safe, timely patient centred care.
•    Active participation in CME and regular performance reviews to maintain and upgrade knowledge and skills.
•    Ability to monitor and review clinical effectiveness, identify limitations, and implement strategies for safe patient care.
•    Current knowledge and commitment to Equal Opportunity in all aspects of employment and service delivery.

Desirable criteria includes previous academic/research experience and a commitment to ongoing education and research in Australian hospitals.

To apply send CV with two professional references and statement addressing selection criteria to [email protected], call 08 9346 6249 or visit www.ramsaydocs.com.au

Neurospine Institute is Australia’s leading neurosurgery and spine surgery practice and is looking for additional qualified spine and neuro consultants to join our multidisciplinary team in Western Australia. Neurospine Institute was established in 2018 in Perth as a holistic spine centre inclusive of surgical and nonsurgical service offerings.

We are an AO Spine Accredited fellowship centre and have an innovative and robust research arm, Neurospine Foundation. With 8 clinic locations in Western Australia (4 metro), our consultants have an extensive waitlist. In the past 12 months, our surgical team has provided 2,449 new patient initial consultations and performed roughly 1200 surgical procedures and 1300 injection procedures. Our practice prioritises evidenced base medicine and offers substantial exposure to Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS) techniques including MISS and tubular decompression techniques, percutaneous screws, navigation techniques, LLIF, OLIF (ATP) and MISS L5/S1 ALIF, TLIF and PLIF. Spinal deformity surgery, motion preservation techniques (TDR, DSS) and intradural surgery is also regularly seen and we welcome additional special interest areas. The case mix is predominantly degenerative, but trauma, tumour, AIS and infective cases are frequent.

We invite you to email Managing Director Colin La Galia with your CV or any queries – [email protected] - and visit our website www.neurospineinstitute.com.au for additional details.

An attractive base remuneration will be discussed with applicants directly.

WA Country Health Service is looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Consultant General Surgeon to join our clinical team based at Broome Hospital.

We currently have 1 FTE vacant and can provide a Fixed-Term Full-Time contract for five years. Applicants seeking part time appointments are encouraged to apply, as flexible work arrangements may be considered for the right applicant. Junior consultants are encouraged to apply, as they will be well supported by senior staff.

Remuneration Package:
Consultant Year 1-6 $514,413 - $611,183 p.a. (FT salary inclusive of base, 11% superannuation, oncall allowance and PD allowance)

About the Role:
Broome Hospital offers a diverse and challenging case mix. With approximately 25,000 presentations to the Emergency Department (ED) annually, you will be exposed to a wide range of acuity levels and conditions. The theatre complex in Broome consists of a Day Procedure Unit and 2 theatres. CT scanning and ultrasonography diagnostic imaging services are available on site, along with a busy pathology laboratory. Anaesthetic services are provided by highly skilled GP anaesthetists who cover the High Dependency Unit, the Maternity Unit and ED Critical Care.

For more information and to apply visit MedJobs WA – Ref 12155.

Neurospine Institute, the leading neurosurgery and spine practice in Australia, seeks additional skilled surgical fellows to join our team in Western Australia. Established in 2018 in Perth, our holistic approach includes surgical and nonsurgical services. As an AO Spine Accredited Fellowship Program, we are pleased to offer two post-FRACS or overseas equivalent Fellowship positions for Australian, New Zealand or overseas surgeons seeking further subspecialty training and experience principally in spine surgery.

Every surgical patient is enrolled in an outcomes database offering multiple research opportunities and all Neurospine surgical fellows contribute to this innovative research arm of our business, Neurospine Foundation.  

Operating across 8 clinic locations in Western Australia (including 4 metro areas), our demand is high - over the past year, our surgical team conducted 2,449 initial patient consultations and performed approximately 1200 surgical procedures alongside 1300 injection procedures.

We prioritise evidence-based medicine and offer significant exposure to Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS) techniques, including tubular decompression, percutaneous screws, navigation techniques, LLIF, OLIF (ATP), and MISS L5/S1 ALIF, TLIF, and PLIF. Additionally, our practice handles spinal deformity surgery, motion preservation techniques (TDR, DSS), and intradural surgery.

Interested candidates can contact Managing Director Colin La Galia at [email protected] and visit https://neurospineinstitute.com.au/ao-spine/. Competitive remuneration will be discussed directly with applicants.