Senior Resident Medical Officer – Surgical Skills Network (Northern)
Network Hospitals include: Royal North Shore, Ryde, Gosford, Wyong, Northern Beaches and Port Macquarie Base Hospitals
Employment Type: Various - Temporary Full Time, Temporary Part Time or Temporary Job Share
Remuneration: As per Public Hospital Medical Officers (State) Award
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM30396
**** Northern Network - Surgical Skills Information Night ****
Wednesday 29 July 2026 at Royal North Shore Hospital, Kolling Building at 6pm
Virtual and RSVP: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/7yTuV8QqEh
The Northern Surgical Skills Training Network (NSSTN) offers junior doctors a unique opportunity to gain diverse surgical experience, develop procedural skills, and build a strong foundation for future Surgical Education and Training (SET) applications. As one of six (6) Surgical Skills Training Networks across NSW, NSSTN is dedicated to supporting surgically inclined doctors through structured clinical training, education, mentoring, and career development.
Our Network with placements available across leading metropolitan and regional hospitals, trainees benefit from exposure to a wide range of surgical specialties, critical care, and emergency medicine environments.
Network locations include:
Royal North Shore Hospital - https://www.nslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/RNSH/Pages/default.aspx
Ryde Hospital - https://www.nslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/Ryde/Pages/default.aspx
Gosford Hospital - https://www.cclhd.health.nsw.gov.au/
Wyong - https://www.cclhd.health.nsw.gov.au/patients-and-visitors/coming-to-hospital/wyong-hospital/
Port Macquarie Base Hospital - https://www.nslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/Rhttps://mnclhd.health.nsw.gov.au/hospital/port-macquarie-base-hospital/NSH/Pages/default.aspx
Lismore Base Hospital - https://nnswlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/hospitals/lismore-base-hospital
Terms - General Surgery
ASU Acute Surgical Units at RNSH and Gosford
General Surgery Nights at RNSH and Gosford
General Surgery/Colorectal at Gosford
General Surgery at Ryde
Relief - Network
Subspeciality Terms:
Plastic Surgery at RNSH and Gosford
Urology at Northern Beaches
ICU at RNSH
Whether you're exploring a surgical career or preparing for accredited surgical training, our Northern Surgical Skills Training Network provides the experience, support, and professional connections to help you achieve your goals.
What you'll be doing
The primary purpose of the role is to provide effective clinical management of surgical patients, under appropriate supervision, whilst developing expertise in medical practice, in a complex clinical environment. The Surgical (Surgical Skills) Senior Resident Medical Officer (SRMO) is the key person who works closely with all members of a multi-disciplinary team and deals with matters of an urgent or sensitive nature, whilst exercising discretion, sensitivity and maintaining confidentiality. Decision making and supervision will be at the appropriate level according to the SRMO skills, knowledge and experience. They 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). The position will consist of 4 rotations. Employment for this position is within the Northern Surgical Skills Network rather than hospital based. As a part of your employment contract you may be expected to rotate within the following hospitals: Gosford Hospital, Royal North Shore Hospital, Ryde Hospital, Port Macquarie Base Hospital and Northern Beaches Hospital. There will also be a network relief term in which cover is provided for a roster which combines the Northern Surgical Skills Network and the Northern SET Network.
Merit Selection
NSW Health follows a merit-based recruitment and selection process in accordance with Policy Directive PD2023_04 – Recruitment and Selection of Staff to the NSW Health Service.
Applicants will be assessed against the Essential Requirements and Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description. Candidates are encouraged to carefully review the Position Description before submitting their application to ensure they can demonstrate how they meet the requirements of the role.
Candidates shortlisted for interview will be required to provide original qualifications, registrations, licences, and other mandatory credentials for verification by the selection panel. We encourage all applicants to prepare these documents in advance to support a smooth recruitment process.
- Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role
- Demonstrated ability to work independently in a supervised environment.
- Adept ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team with an understanding of the roles of the doctor and other members of the healthcare team.
- Adept written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, family members and others members of the health care team.
- Adept good organisational and time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
- Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to self-education.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases
To be employed by NSW Health, applicants must provide evidence of vaccination and comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive (PD2024_015). Compliance with this policy, including any amendments made from time to time, is a mandatory condition of employment.
Applicants will be required to provide acceptable evidence of their vaccination status, immunity, and any other occupational health requirements relevant to the position. Evidence must be submitted and assessed in accordance with NSW Health requirements prior to commencement.
Working with Children Check
This position requires a Working With Children Check (WWCC) clearance issued by Service NSW. A current and valid WWCC is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this role.
Applicants who do not already hold a WWCC clearance will need to apply for one through Service NSW. For information on eligibility requirements and the application process, please visit the Service NSW Working With Children Check website. A valid WWCC clearance must be maintained for the duration of employment.
https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-for-a-working-with-children-check
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For role related queries or questions contact Network Director Dr Kah Hoong Chang at [email protected]
Applications Close: 04, August 2026
