Position: Unaccredited Trainee (Registrar)
Department: Orthopaedics
Location: Tweed Valley Hospital
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Working with Northern NSW Local Health District, you can play a part in delivering quality care to our region. More than 280,000 people live within the Northern NSW Local Health District, and around 4.7 per cent of our population are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. Our health service values the essential role our staff play in delivering innovative ways to respond to the health needs of our patients and clients.
Our staff live and work in some of Australia’s most sought-after destinations, where work/life balance is not a buzzword, it’s a reality!
This is an exciting opportunity at an accredited surgical training hospital for an unaccredited Orthopaedic registrar, working in a supportive, structured teaching environment to support progression to entering advanced training.
You will be part of a collegiate team of 14 consultants and registrars working across a 7 day roster. You will have access to weekly education sessions and mentorship from consultants with an open-door policy to assist in developing your orthopaedic proficiency.
This position offers a real opportunity to expand your skills and gain valuable experience in a supportive environment.
Previous surgical experience is essential.
Information for International Medical Graduates
We welcome and encourage applications from candidates eligible for the competent authority pathway for International Medical Graduates (IMGs). This includes applicants who hold full registration in Medical Board approved countries, such as the United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand and Canada.
Competent authority pathway candidates are encouraged to reach out to us via email (
[email protected]) for further information.
We are not accepting applications from standard pathway applicants at this time.
For more information on pathways for international medical graduates, please visit Medical Board of Australia - International medical graduates (IMGs).
About Tweed Valley Hospital
This is an exciting opportunity to join Tweed Valley Hospital, your primary work location and a new, major referral hospital at the heart of the network of hospitals and health facilities across the Tweed-Byron region, also including Murwillumbah District & Byron Central Hospitals. The 723.3 million state-of-the-art hospital opened on 14 May 2024 and will deliver additional health services and bed capacity to meet the growing community's healthcare needs.
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Where you will be working
Working at Tweed Valley Hospital provides the opportunity for a perfect work-life balance. Located between Byron Bay and the Gold Coast, the Tweed Valley serves up an amazing lifestyle against a stunning natural backdrop. From spectacular mountains to golden beaches and beautiful rivers, the region is overflowing with places to explore among five world heritage listed national parks. The historic town of Murwillumbah is the geographic centre and the cultural hub of the valley. Byron Bay (Australia’s most easterly point) is 30 minutes down the coast and is known for its beauty, relaxed atmosphere and lively entertainment scene. It is a popular spot for tourists and people seeking an alternative lifestyle. Along the coast from Byron up to Tweed Heads, surfers are spoilt for choice!
The hospital is located on the outskirts of Kingscliff - just 10 minutes south of the Queensland border and the Coolangatta International Airport, and 90 minutes to Brisbane!
Northern NSW is a diverse region spanning from the jacaranda city of Grafton in the south, to the golden beaches of Tweed Heads in the north. The district is located on the traditional lands of the Bundjalung, Githabul, Gumbaynggirr and Yaegl nations. The Tweed Valley is a subtropical oasis encompassing the rugged terrain of Wollumbin National Park, arty riverside villages, historic coastal towns and the gateway to the Gold Coast. The Ballina and Byron Shires include some of Australia’s most famous surf breaks and holiday destinations, while the hinterland is rich with vibrant communities and mouth-watering local produce.
Whether you’re looking for a relaxing tree-change, a family destination or an adventure, there’s something to suit every lifestyle. Our staff live and work in some of Australia’s most sought-after destinations, where work/life balance is not a buzzword, it’s a reality!
The primary purpose of the Unaccredited Trainee in Orthopaedics is to provide safe and high quality care, assess and manage, under supervision, orthopaedic surgery patients. The trainee needs to be aware of their limitations and work in a collegiate and collaborate manner.
Decision making and supervision will be at the appropriate level according to the trainee’s skills, knowledge and experience. The medical officer will be expected to adopt a progressively more independent approach to patient management according to their experience, under the guidance of and at the discretion of the appropriate Attending Medical Officer (AMO). All patients managed within the hospitals of the health service are under the direct care of a specialist medical practitioner. All decisions regarding their care are to be clearly communicated with the specialist responsible for that care.
The position supports meeting the requirements for training with the Royal Australian College of Surgeons.
