Unaccredited Trainee – Surgical Skills Network (Northern)
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: CAM29275
An exciting opportunity to join the teams in the Surgical Department at Gosford, Wyong, Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie Base Hospitals. Rewarding career opportunities are available at NSLHD and offer a flexible career with a diverse and interesting case mix where medical staff are involved in all aspects of a patient's care.
Where you'll be working - Gosford, Wyong, Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie Base Hospitals
For more information Gosford: https://www.cclhd.health.nsw.gov.au/contact/
For more information Coffs Harbour: https://mnclhd.health.nsw.gov.au/hospital/coffs-harbour-health-campus/
For more information Port Macquarie Base Hospital: https://mnclhd.health.nsw.gov.au/hospital/port-macquarie-base-hospital/
For more information Wyong - https://www.cclhd.health.nsw.gov.au/patients-and-visitors/coming-to-hospital/wyong-hospital/
What you'll be doing
The primary purpose of the role is to provide safe and effective clinical management of General Surgical patients of NSW Health (Royal North Shore Hospital, Northern Beaches, Hornsby, Lismore and Ryde Hospitals) under appropriate supervision, whilst developing expertise in medical practice, in a complex clinical environment. The unaccredited 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. 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.
Merit Selection
NSW Health follows a merit-based recruitment and selection process as per Policy Directive PD2023_04 – Recruitment and Selection of Staff to the NSW Health Service.
Candidates will be assessed against the Essential Requirements and Selection Criteria for this position. Please ensure you read the position description prior to submitting an application. Candidates invited to interview will need to bring originals of qualifications or licenses required for the position for sighting by the panel.
- Experience and qualifications commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role
- Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgement and expertise
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- High level communication skills, both written and verbal
- Skills in time management, prioritisation and problem solving
- Commitment to own continuing professional development and self-education
- Commitment to quality improvement and patient safety
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases
To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy PD2026_004, this includes any amendments made from time to time.
Working with Children Check
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by Service NSW. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Service NSW 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 Dr Kah Hoong Chang (Network Director) at [email protected]
Applications Close: 17, June 2026
