About the role

In the position of General Surgery Senior House Officer, you will be expected to participate in the provision of high-level General Surgery clinical services within Ipswich Hospital and to ensure that safe, high quality, patient centred care is provided to all within West Moreton Health. In the role, you will be supported and encouraged to expand your education and training in General Surgery and become an important member of the General Surgical Department.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated ability to provide high quality medical care to patients in the surgical environment, together with knowledge of current critical care treatments and protocols.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary health care team.
• Demonstrated high level written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to engage in education and continued development in the field of Surgery.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16(PDF) ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/150120/hed-0116.pdf )
• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association within Australia. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
• Registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner and general for provisional registration (or eligibility for) with the MBA.
• To be eligible for the role, you must be at least PGY 3.

About West Moreton Health

 West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –  Follow this link ( https://www.westmoreton.health.qld.gov.au/futurefocus ) 

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice )
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.