Chris O’Brien Lifehouse / RPA and Prince of Wales Private Hospital
Statement of Duties
Position: Fellow Gynaecological Oncology/Peritonectomy Surgery
Hours:
Full Time
Responsible to:
A/Prof Rhonda Farrell, Gynaecological Oncologist
Email:
Apply by 30th May 2024
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This position combines gynaecological oncology (unaccredited position) with peritonectomy surgery as a joint RANZCOG accredited advanced STP training position for a pre-FRANZCOG (year 5-6) trainee. If you are intending to apply for CGO training, this is a perfect pre-selection year.
Selection Criteria
Pursuing a future career in gynaecological oncology or gaining advanced surgical skills (open/laparoscopic) for complex gynaecology
NSW Medical Board Registration or eligible for registration
Pre-FRANZCOG certification (year 5-6)
Previous clinical and research experience, preferably with gynaecological cancer patients
Previous knowledge and skills in complex gynaecological procedures/ gynae oncologyincluding the ability to perform more complex gynaecological cancer surgery under supervision
Good verbal and written communication skills
Good organisational skills
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
Focused on providing patient-centred wholisticevidence-based care
Ability tomentor and teach more junior members of the team
Commitment to patient safety and completion of mandatory training
Description of position:
In addition to involvement in surgical procedures for gynaecological cancer patients as primary or assistant surgeon under direct supervision, 1-2 days per week, this position involves
Be responsible for the day to day medical and surgical care of patients in gynaecological oncology, and under supervision for peritonectomy patients in collaboration with the RPA advanced gastrointestinal surgery team.
Participate in the teaching of registrars, residents and medical students
Initiate and completing a research project involving gynaecological cancer
Be involved in the continuing development of the hospital as a tertiary referral centre
Some time working in private practice clinic ( up to one day per week)
Surgical assisting at Prince of Wales Private Hospital every second Saturday, at fee-for service assistant renumeration rates, is part of salary
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