Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon

ISLHD – Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery – Wollongong Hospital

Thrive Clinically and Enjoy Coastal Living.

Join the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Area Health District (ISLHD) and be part of our Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery department. Enjoy a fulfilling career in a region that offers the perfect blend of stunning mountains, pristine beaches, and vibrant city life within an hour of Sydney International Airport.

Why Choose ISLHD?

· Comprehensive Care: Contribute to a broad range of specialised procedures, including Elective Skin Cancer Surgery, Hand Surgery (Elective & Trauma), Maxillofacial Trauma Surgery, and various forms of reconstruction such as Breast, Lower Limb, Perineal, and Head & Neck.

· Collaborative Team: Work with 5 skilled Consultant Plastic Surgeons on a balanced 1:5 on-call roster, alongside 3 Plastic Surgery Registrars, and a dedicated Resident Medical Officer.

· Desirable Lifestyle: Live and work in the Illawarra Shoalhaven region, known for its natural beauty and relaxed coastal lifestyle.

From Helensburgh in the north-to-North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms. That’s 5,687 square kms of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, incredible bushwalks and friendly people. The region is also host to many annual food, wine and arts festivals and events.

ISLHD operate eight hospital sites, employ over 8,500 staff and provide community health services across 58 locations. Commute times are short, childcare and schooling options are plentiful, and Sydney is close by.

Wollongong Hospital is the largest of Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District’s eight hospitals, treating more than 48,000 patients annually. It is the region’s tertiary referral hospital servicing a population of more than 400,000 people. The Wollongong Hospital is a 500+ bed centre which provides both general and specialty medical and surgical services including adult intensive care and coronary care units.

An academic suite at Wollongong Hospital supports both the Graduate School of Medicine and School of Nursing and Midwifery at the University of Wollongong. As such there are teaching and research opportunities through the UOW Graduate School of Medicine.

ISLHD leadership is strongly committed to facilitating clinical research. Tangible evidence of this commitment is the significant investment in the infrastructure to support research. ISLHD has a well- developed research support unit that offers staff an extensive range of research support services including: assistance in the development of the research study design, biostatistics support, data analysis, and help writing final research publications, as well assistance with the ethics and governance processes.

Looking for more than just a salary?

Besides your salary, you’ll also have access to:

· Salary packaging – less tax and more take-home pay

· Novated leasing – lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)

· Allocated Days Off (ADO) – once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)

· Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

Staff Specialists also have access to Training, Education and Study Leave (TESL) - $38,000 and 25 calendar days per year.

An eligibility list may be created for future Permanent and Temporary positions.

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.

Please note: Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing. Criminal record checks will be undertaken on successful applicants. This position is designated as child-related employment and you will be required to obtain a Working With Children clearance from the Office of the Children’s Guardian. To apply, please go to https://wwccheck.ccyp.nsw.gov.au/Applicants/Application

For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian website https://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/child-safe-organisations/working-with-children-check

Successful applicants to the role must provide certified documentation of vaccination history and pathology as part of their recruitment documentation. The applicant must be certified as compliant with https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/Pages/doc.aspx?dn=PD2024_015 before employment can commence.

Apply now by addressing the selection criteria found in the Position Description (below) and submitting your resume.

Selection Criteria

1. Specialist registration or eligible for specialist registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
2. Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and/or equivalent specialist recognition.
3. Evidence of continuing medical education and self-monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the position.
4. Proven capacity and/or experience in the provision of effective high quality services, demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position including evidence of participation in quality improvement activities relevant to the specialty.
5. Demonstrated commitment to teaching with experience in teaching both undergraduate and post graduate students and other staff of the hospital.
6. Demonstrate the skills and attitudes appropriate as a Senior Medical Practitioner including modelling a high standard of professional behaviour to junior medical staff.
7. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and harmoniously with medical and other health services colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and staff and to work as an effective member of the clinical team across multiple sites.
8. Demonstrated experience in and commitment to research relevant to the role and needs of the Department.

Need more information or help applying?

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position
  Visit the ISLHD website
• Learn more about ISLHD’s commitment to equal employment opportunity and other important information [https://www.islhd.health.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/careers/What_else_do_you_need_to_know_Jan.pdf]
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• For role-related queries or help applying, contact Head of Department - Matthew Starr at matthew.starr@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: Monday 21 October 2024

Location: New South Wales, AU

Posted Date: 10/1/2024