2027 Urology/General Surgery Unaccredited Registrar

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Urology/General Surgery Summary of the role: Urology is a speciality at Werribee Mercy Hospital (WMH) with expanding services and growth in an enlarging population area in Western Melbourne. In addition, the General Surgery Unit is an accredited training rotation for the RACS General Surgery program and currently has two trainees allocated by General Surgery Australia. This is a 12 month position, offering 6 months in Urology and 6 months in General Surgery. The part time position is for the entire year in urology. The role is to assist the urology unit to provide a range of services including emergency assessment and management, pre and post-operative care, attending operating lists and the outpatient management of patients across a range of emergency and elective urology conditions. For General Surgery, similar work applies. General surgery includes sub-specialities in Acute General Surgery, Colorectal, Upper Gastrointestinal/Hepatobiliary and Breast/Endocrine. Two fixed term and one part time rotational contracts are available - 12 month contract Feb 2027 to Feb 2028, the part position in urology only. Clinical duties will include emergency assessment and management, pre and postoperative care, attending operating lists, attending and running outpatient clinics and managing planning meetings and all audit requirements of the unit. Provide high quality clinical care under the supervision, or with the support, of the consultant general surgery surgeons and participate fully in the activities of the department. For General Surgery, there will be participation in the after-hours (evenings), weekend and nights registrar roster. When on the urology rotation, there are no after hours commitments. The position would be suitable for a doctor looking to gain future entry into Urology training. We may consider a qualified and registerable Australian or International graduate looking for a supported position in urology/general surgery The successful applicant will be employed as per the terms and conditions set out in the current Victorian Public Health Sector (AMA - Victoria) Doctors in Training (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement Research projects and mentoring toward a training position would be supported as part of this role Educational/teaching opportunities are through the University of Notre Dame (Melbourne Campus) ABOUT YOU: Current general registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA). Provisional registration will NOT be accepted. Candidates currently residing overseas will also NOT be accepted. A high standard of written and verbal communication skills. A practical common approach to problem solving & trouble shooting Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Prior experience at PGY3 or above in urology as Senior Resident or Registrar Preferably completed or enrolled for RACS courses (CCRISP, EMST, ASSET) and may have undertaken a Diploma in Anatomy, Anatomy Course (RACS) or worked in an Anatomy demonstration position Demonstration of strong educational and teaching abilities Demonstration of a commitment to research activities Selection Criteria: Essential: Experience in urology/general surgery as a HMO/Registrar in Australia (or equivalent) with strengths in surgical management General Registration in Australia with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA) with prior completion of all components requirements (including Part 1 and 2 clinical examinations). Provisional/supervised registration will NOT be considered Demonstrates independence in surgical management Strong communication

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Employment Type: Full Time Fixed Term, One Position Part Time Hours: 86 hours per fortnight, one position 43 hours per fortnight Salary: from $57.71 to $79.44, Registrar Year 1 to Registrar Year 6 Location: Werribee Mercy Hospital Application: Please upload resume, cover letter Contact: Jamie Kearsley - JKearsley@mercy.com.au Surgical Admin Team - wmhsurgjunior@mercy.com.au Henry To - HTo@mercy.com.au Where there's life, there's Mercy. Where there's care, there's You. Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be? For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that's gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere. As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you'll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere. At Mercy Health, it's all about taking what we have and making it better. To do that, we need you. Join us as at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.

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