Trainee - Unaccredited Position
Orthopaedic Surgery, Trainee Unaccredited Position, Hawkesbury District Hospital
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (01-Feb-2027 up to 2 years)
Remuneration: $117,745 - $147,664
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM30078
The Trainee will effectively be required to assess trauma patients appropriately in the Emergency Department and then carry out basic trauma care in the operating theatres under consultant supervision. The Trainee will be an important part of a unit, also charged with the supervision of interns and junior medical officers. Preparation of clinical material for weekly department meetings will be necessary, as well as participation in quarterly audit meetings including the collection and presentation of data. Teaching and training of junior staff as well as nursing and allied health may be required during the year.
What you'll be doing
- Assessing trauma patients appropriately in the Emergency Department and then carry out basic trauma care in the operating theatres under supervision.
- Assisting with elective work performed at the hospital.
- Reviewing and managing patients in outpatient clinics including preadmission clinic for elective surgery, orthopaedic fracture and wound review clinics, virtual and telehealth clinics; and a range of elective clinics including the high risk foot clinic.
- Initial assessment of the patient: this consists of ensuring a complete and documented comprehensive patient history, physical examination and the formulating of a management plan and ordering appropriate investigations.
- Participating in overtime rosters and an after hour oncall roster including weekends.
Essential requirements
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
- At least three years' postgraduate experience in public hospital service (or equivalent).
- Demonstrated clinical practice as a registered medical practitioner in the last 2 years in a setting appropriate to the needs of the position.
- Sufficient clinical experience in order to undertake the key accountabilities for this role
- This position is subject to an appropriate supervision level which can be supported by the health agency. If the incumbent’s registration conditions include supervision requirements, the level of supervision must be able to be supported by the health agency for this role.
- Valid Working with Children Check, cleared National Police Check.
- To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy, this includes any amendments made from time to time.
Selection criteria
- Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgment and expertise.
- Advanced verbal, written and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to vary communication style in line with the understanding of the needs of diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise workloads and display a flexible approach to meet changing situations in a demanding and unpredictable clinical environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development and self-education.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
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Find out more about applying for this position. Please ensure you attach your curriculum vitae to your submission.
For role related queries or questions contact:
Dr Haren Nandapanan at haren.nandapalan@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 04, August 2026
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