I work for NSW Hiring for Trainee – Unaccredited Position at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Full Time

Remuneration : $89,095.00 – $139,187.00

Hours Per Week : 38

Requisition ID: CAM20156

Application Close Date: Tuesday 17 October, 2023

Cardiothoracic Surgery – Unaccredited Trainee – Liverpool Hospital, SWSLHD

About The Opportunity

Liverpool Hospital is recruiting for an Unaccredited Trainee to complement and enhance the current Cardiothoracic Surgery department.

Life at South Western Sydney Local Health District is rewarding, progressive and diverse and is always focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care, Healthier Communities.

Where You’ll Be Working

Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is the major health service for south-western Sydney, providing services to the local government area of Liverpool City Council as well as district services to residents and visitors in the area. It also provides a range of state-wide services in areas such as critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care and brain injury rehabilitation.

The Hospital provides a health service of international standing, with 23 operating theatres, capacity for 877 beds, diagnostic and imaging services, emergency and trauma care, maternity, paediatric, cancer care, mental health, ambulatory care, allied health and medical and surgical services from birth to aged care.

Liverpool Hospital is currently undergoing a major redevelopment. The $790 million Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct (LHAP) project will provide enhanced facilities and an increased capacity to meet future significant population growth for South Western Sydney.

Liverpool Hospital is a principal referral and teaching Hospital of the University of NSW and the Western Sydney University and also welcome students from over 20 universities and colleges.

Located in the heart of Liverpool City, the hospital is close to public transport, shopping centres and eateries.

Salary Packaging

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.

Workplace Giving Program

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees also have the opportunity to make a difference to help those less fortunate. Visit the Workplace Giving Program for more information.

What You’ll Be Doing

The primary purpose of the Unaccredited Trainee role is to provide training in cardiothoracic surgery and provide clinical services within cardiothoracic surgery

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible:-

• MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia
• At least four postgraduate years and demonstrated commitment to Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Demonstrated excellent clinical skill and judgment, teamwork, time management and problem solving skills in a clinical environment
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a complex but supervised clinical environment
• Experience and willingness to teach junior medical staff and medical students
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, ability to work in a computerised environment, and willingness to develop advanced skills
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
• Preparedness to participate in after-hours and on-call work as required.

Need more information?

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For role related queries or questions contact Bruce French via email on [email protected]

Applications Close: Tuesday17 October, 2023

Transforming Your Experience

Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background and people with a disability to apply.

All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

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