• Interested in work life balance? We have that covered too!• Which other hospital in Melbourne can you go for a swim or a surf before or after work? You can at Peninsula Health. Applications are invited from Registered Medical Practitioners for an Unaccredited Registrar position in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Applicants require Australian O&G experience of two years or more. The position is for 6 months, commencing from 7 August 2023.
Who We Are and What We Stand ForPeninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values:
Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health. What You Will Be Doing The Women’s Health Unit at Peninsula Health is looking to recruit motivated Obstetric and Gynaecology Unaccredited Registrars to join our dynamic and positive team.Peninsula Health provides care for around 3000 births a year. We provide a Level 5 maternity service (32 weeks on ward) and cater for high risk pregnancies through our Complex Pregnancy Clinic, Fetal Diagnostic Service and Fetal Monitoring Service. We provide acute and elective gynaecological services that includes AGES level 5 laparoscopy and gynaecology oncology.
Successful candidates will be offered:• Opportunities to manage Obstetric and Gynaecological patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.• Supervision and back up by Consultant Staff with scope to extend to manage patients more independently as appropriate.• Some exposure to supervised gynaecological operating.• Regular shifts in antenatal clinic and on Labour Ward (including after hours and night duties) with participation in supervision and teaching of Junior Trainees and Medical Students.• The opportunity to perform theatre lists independently with indirect supervision, according to experience and credentialing status.• Regular teaching and journal club sessions.• The opportunity to develop skills and experience in medical education and clinical governance activities.• The Unit prides itself on the support and mentoring we provide as well as the strong working relationship we have with midwives, nurses, Allied Health and other specialties.• Research opportunities are available on site with Statistical and Human Research Ethics Committee support.
What You NeedESSENTIAL CRITERIA• Obstetric and Gynaecological experience for a minimum of 2 years• Able to manage independently, with indirect supervision, the birth suite, instrumental births, and caesarean sections.• General, Limited or provisional AHPRA registration as a Medical Practitioner• Ability to work as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA• Demonstrated interest or experience in obstetrics and gynaecology.
What NextIf you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People, Experience & Performance Team on (03) 9784 2700.
Additional RequirementsPeninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities. To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:
https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/ This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and meet the requirements of the Peninsula Health immunisation policy.
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