Company Description
Ramsay provides high quality healthcare to millions of people each year through a network of hospitals, clinics and services in Australia, Europe and the United Kingdom.
Linacre Private Hospital is now hiring!
Job Description
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Unaccredited Orthopaedic Registrar
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12-month contract – Maximum Term Full Time
Owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, Australia's largest and most respected operator of private hospitals, Linacre Private Hospital is an acute 64-bed Surgical and Medical hospital situated in the bayside suburb of Hampton in Victoria.
The Hospital has 4 Operating Theatres and 1 procedure room, a Day Surgery unit, and a 4 bed High Dependency unit. It also offers on-site Radiology and Pathology services, Physiotherapy services and busy specialist consulting suites. Linacre Private Hospital has established an excellent reputation in the community for its high commitment to customer service, staff satisfaction and quality improvement.
About the Role
The role involves a temporary full-time appointment at Linacre Private Hospital and on-call duties at Sandringham District Memorial Hospital, part of Alfred Health. It is designed for applicants who have an interest in becoming an accredited orthopaedic trainee.
About You
Working within our busy Orthopaedic practice, you will gain knowledge and valuable experience in elective orthopaedic surgery, patient care and process. You will work in a busy team environment, with the role encompassing;
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Full-time assistant surgery responsibilities for lower and upper limb
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Ward rounds and regular Xray meetings
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Perioperative care including clerking (charting meds, ordering tests, medical certificates, chasing scans, etc.) and patient liaison pre and/or post operatively
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Research projects as directed by participating Orthopaedic surgeons
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Orthopaedic Clinic at Sandringham Hospital
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1:3 on call roster at Sandringham.
Sandringham District Memorial Hospital is an 88-bed public hospital with an emergency department and 3 Operating Theatres. The Orthopaedic unit services adult and paediatric trauma as well as elective surgery.
Working in the Sandringham public hospital will encompass;
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An on-call roster shared with one accredited trainee and another unaccredited registrar
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After-hours operating for adult and paediatric emergency cases
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Ward rounds
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Once weekly outpatient clinic and unit meetings
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Teaching activities within the unit
This position suits a junior doctor who has had at least 6 months previous experience in Orthopaedics and is keen to develop a career in this specialty. It will be tailored to meet the individual’s needs in order to prepare for application to the AOA training program.
Essential Criteria
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Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery
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AHPRA registration
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Professional Indemnity Insurance
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Demonstrated high level of clinical competence
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Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
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Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
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Commitment to improvement and excellence in the delivery of health care services.
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Successful completion of the Generic Surgical Sciences Exam (GSSE)
Desired Criteria
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Previous experience as an orthopaedic registrar.
What’s in it for You:
At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:
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Grow your career with recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy
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Save more every day with Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more
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Enjoy peace of mind with lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts
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Find balance through flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7
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Increase your take-home pay through salary packaging and novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.
Why Join Ramsay:
At Ramsay Health Care, “people caring for people” is at the heart of everything we do. We are:
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Australia’s largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff
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A values-led workplace where you’ll be supported personally and professionally
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A place with flexible, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide.
Additional Information
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Must provide or complete a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months.
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According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children Check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.
Apply:
All applications must be lodged online.
Applications close: 6 July 2026
Reference number: JR113338
Additional Information
Please Note:
Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com.au.
Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
