Trainee - Unaccredited Position

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time

Position Classification: Trainee (Unaccredited)

Remuneration: As per award

Hours Per Week: 38 hours per week

Location: Bathurst NSW

Western NSW Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply for our advertised positions. If you require any assistance with your application or have any questions about this position, please get in touch with the contact person listed in the advertisement.

Unaccredited Trainee – Obstetrics & Gynaecology

The main purpose of this position is to provide effective medical services to patients under supervision in a complex clinical environment.

This position would particularly suit trainees looking to develop a base line practical skill set in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. Responsibilities and opportunities for autonomous practice will be possible commensurate with level of expertise and experience.

Watch our video for the JMO Experience in Western NSW Local Health District.

What we can offer you

·           Country living with a meaningful career path

·           Flexible work practices (as appropriate to the position and negotiated with your manager)

·           Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport

·           Opportunities for learning and development, including in-house training with My Health Learning and the NSW Health RTO

·           Professional growth and accelerated career progression

Where you’ll be working

You will be based at Bathurst Health Service, a part of the Western NSW Local Health District. For more information on living and working in our beautiful region, visit our website Western NSW Health Careers.

Just over a two hour drive from Sydney, Bathurst is close enough to feel accessible, but far enough away to feel unique. Located in the heart of Central Western NSW, this vibrant city has everything you need if you are looking for a place to call home.

A first class Entertainment Centre, Regional Art Gallery, Indoor Aquatic Centre, 3 museums and regional sporting fields are only part of the great community infrastructure that supports the Bathurst community.

Bathurst really is the best of both worlds – a beautiful country lifestyle just two and a half hours’ from Sydney. Bathurst is Australia’s oldest inland settlement located just over 200 kilometres west of Sydney on the Macquarie River. There is no shortage of things to see and do if you want to explore or take a lazy Sunday drive. To find out more visit: https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/  

Essential Requirements:

·           MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.

·           At least three years' post graduate experience in public hospital service (or equivalent).

·           Valid NSW Working with Children check.

·           Cleared National Police check.

·           Aged Care Check for Australian Government funded positions.

·           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.

·           You must take all reasonable care for yourself and others and comply with any reasonable instruction, policies and procedures relating to work health safety and wellbeing.

To apply, please address the following Selection Criteria:

1.      Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role.

2.      Must have Australian experience or be eligible for Competent Authority pathway.

3.      Demonstrated ability to work independently in a supervised environment and work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

4.      Effective oral, written and computer skills and demonstrated good organisational time management skills.

5.      Evidence of continued professional development and commitment to self-education.

6.      Ability and willingness to deliver patient care and preparedness and ability to participate in a shift and on-call roster.

Need more information?

·           Click here for the Position Description and the Additional Information & Statement of Duties.

·           For role related queries or questions please contact Emma Murphy via email Emma.Murphy@Health.nsw.gov.au or (02) 6330 5574

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases

As you are applying for a Category A position, please read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2020_017. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy.

Stepping Up – Close the Gap

The Aboriginal Employment Strategy (AES) is working in partnership with the Western NSW Local Health District to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants wishing to apply for this role. For more information please contact the AES recruitment team on (02) 6882 8100 or email dubbo.recruitment@aes.org.au Alternatively, applicants can visit our website for more information.

Working Visas

Applicants holding a visa with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable Australian/New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident is identified.