Consultant - Surgeon - Orthopaedic Surgery
Salary: MP Year 1-9 $336,466 - $427,886 p.a. pro rata or $644.98 - $820.23 per session (inclusive of base salary and applicable allowances)
Location: Murdoch/Fremantle/Rockingham
Unit/Division: Orthopaedic Surgery
Work Type: Sessional, Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full Time
This is a recruitment pool for sessional, permanent full time, permanent part time, fixed term full time, and fixed term part time appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) is currently seeking highly skilled, motivated and dedicated Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons who have a special interest in one or more of the following sub specialties:
Primary & Revision Hip & Knee ArthroplastyFoot and Ankle SurgeryHand and Upper Limb SurgeryBrachial PlexusPaediatrics Successful applicants will contribute to and assist in leading the department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Fiona Stanley Hospital, Fremantle Hospital and Rockingham General Hospital and as such may be required to work across multiple sites.
All departments have a strong focus on research and education whilst providing the highest possible standard of clinical care. The applicant(s) will be expected to contribute to the teaching programme of the unit, be responsible for specific research activities and take a lead role in departmental audits.
Position Profile: As part of an interdisciplinary team the successful applicant(s) holder will:
lead the provision of acute orthopaedic surgery services to patients,promote personalised, safe and timely care,lead and promote the organisational culture, commitment, accountability, respect and excellence,actively address clinical risks and delays in patient care for individual patients,educate and supervise junior medical staff and other health care workers,work with heads of specialty and other consultants to manage unplanned and planned patient demand,achieve national performance outcomes and to meet the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards. Successful applicant(s) will also be required to undertake clinical shifts as directed including participation on the on-call, after-hours and weekend roster.
Employee Benefits: Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance Flexible working arrangements Flexible leave arrangements Other professional and location based allowancesApplication Instructions Your application should include:
A written statement addressing the selection criteria, which summarises your experience and how you can meet the position requirements.
Please preference site(s) in your application. The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.
Eligibility and Conditions To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector is essential that you are an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.
WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health's Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
South Metropolitan Health Service will only accept applications that are lodged with the express permission of the applicant and containing all necessary information, including personal contact details. We will not accept unsolicited applications or CV's from recruitment agencies and/or search firms and we will not pay fees to any such organisation unless arranged with the provider prior to advertising a vacancy.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/06/2025.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
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