Unaccredited Trainee – Otolaryngology - Head and Neck (ENT) Surgery, Royal North Shore Hospital
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: CAM30374
An exciting opportunity exists to join the dedicated ENT Surgery Department at Royal North Shore Hospital. Be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within one of NSW's leading tertiary referral hospitals.
At Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD), you'll enjoy a rewarding and flexible medical career with access to a diverse and complex case mix. Medical staff are actively involved in all aspects of patient care, working collaboratively across specialties to achieve the best outcomes for patients.
Whether you are looking to further develop your clinical skills, broaden your experience, or contribute to innovative models of care, NSLHD offers a supportive environment that encourages professional growth, education, and career development. Join a health service committed to excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve.
The ENT Surgery term at Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH) and Griffith Base Hospital provides junior doctors with the opportunity to develop clinical and surgical skills within a specialty that encompasses a broad range of head and neck conditions affecting patients of all ages.
Working alongside experienced Otolaryngologists, SET Trainees and multidisciplinary teams, unaccredited trainees are actively involved in the assessment, investigation and management of patients with ear, nose and throat disorders. The role includes exposure to both elective and emergency presentations, perioperative care, inpatient management, outpatient clinics and operative procedures.
At Royal North Shore Hospital, trainees gain experience within a major tertiary referral centre managing complex head and neck pathology, advanced airway disorders, otology, rhinology and specialist ENT conditions. At Griffith Base Hospital, trainees are exposed to a broad regional case mix and the unique challenges and opportunities of regional healthcare delivery, enhancing clinical independence and decision-making skills.
This combination of metropolitan and regional training provides valuable exposure to a wide spectrum of ENT practice, including head and neck surgery, airway management, sleep-related disorders, paediatric ENT conditions and acute emergency presentations. Trainees develop strong skills in patient assessment, perioperative management, multidisciplinary collaboration and surgical care.
The term is ideal for doctors considering careers in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. Supported by experienced clinicians and a strong culture of education and mentorship, participants benefit from a diverse training experience that combines tertiary subspecialty exposure with regional clinical practice.
Where you'll be working - Royal North Shore Hospital
Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH) is a principal tertiary referral hospital within Northern Sydney Local Health District, delivering a comprehensive range of complex and highly specialised healthcare services to patients across Northern Sydney and New South Wales.
Renowned for its excellence in clinical care, education and research, RNSH has a long and proud history of providing world-class healthcare while supporting the training and development of future healthcare professionals. The hospital offers a broad range of specialist services, including major trauma, severe burns, spinal cord injury management, neonatal intensive care, bone marrow transplantation, neurosurgery and interventional neuroradiology. These services are complemented by comprehensive acute medical, surgical, mental health, paediatric, cancer and maternity care programs.
The RNSH campus is also home to The Kolling, a leading medical research institute jointly governed by Northern Sydney Local Health District and the University of Sydney, fostering innovation and translational research that improves patient outcomes and advances healthcare delivery.
Working at RNSH provides the opportunity to be part of a leading health service committed to clinical excellence, innovation, education and research, while making a meaningful difference to the lives of patients and their families.
For more information https://www.nslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/RNSH/Pages/default.aspx
What you'll be doing
These positions are for an Unaccredited Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Trainee, the 12 months to be spent at Royal North Shore Hospital and Ryde Hospitals.
The 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 unaccredited Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery trainee 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 Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery unaccredited trainee’s 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). All patients managed within the hospitals of the health service are under the direct care of a specialist medical practitioner. All decisions regarding a patient’s care are to be clearly communicated with the specialist responsible for that care.
The position is full time, Monday to Friday with rostered on-call on the Otolaryngology Trainee roster (with supervision.)
The role will predominantly be to support the SET Trainees in assessment of emergency patients, seeing consults and assisting in the operating theatres as well as the routine functioning of the unit. The trainee is expected to attend all department training meetings.
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_01. 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.
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.
