2025 Upper GI & HPB Surgery Fellow
Applications are invited for suitably qualified and enthusiastic medical practitioner to join our team as an Upper GI & HPB Surgery Fellow for the 2025 Clinical Year (commencing February 2025).
About the Unit
The Upper GI/HPB and General Surgery (UGIG) Unit is part of the Division of Surgery based at Western Health, Footscray. Western Health is a major tertiary centre in Western Melbourne and part of a health network with a catchment population of 900,000 in one of the fastest growth corridors in Victoria. The unit is a combined hepatopancreaticobiliary/oesophagogastric service. The unit comprises eight Upper GI/HPB consultant surgeons, 2 registrars, 1 HMO and 3 interns. The fellow will be involved in between 200-300 major operative cases.
About the Role
The role of the UGIG Fellow is to have a committed interest in Upper GI / HPB Surgery, either as a specialist in the field or to increase knowledge in the field for general surgical practice. The Fellow will have an opportunity to gain experience in a large volume of complex oesophagogastric and hepatopancreaticobiliary operations for both benign and malignant disease.
The Fellow is expected to provide clinical management of unit patients and referrals, including attendance at operating theatre sessions and outpatient clinics. It is also a requirement that the successful applicant will undertake administrative duties for the Unit under the supervision and direction of the Head of Unit or Consultant. The position is based at Footscray Hospital, and includes a strong focus on emergency surgery.
To be Successful in this Role, you will:
- Hold a Primary Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent).
- Have current registration with AHPRA as a medical practitioner.
- Passed the exam and satisfied all other criteria to be a full FRACS. A history of previous work experience at Western Health is desirable but not compulsory.
More information can be obtained from the current Fellow or Head of Unit, Mr Val Usatoff.
All applicants must ensure that you attach cover letter and CV at the time of submitting your on-line application. Please ensure that the Referee Assessment Form (attached) is downloaded and forwarded three (3) Referees for completion. The completed form is to be returned by email to westisbest@wh.org.au as close as possible to the nominated closing date as this is a very important step in the shortlisting process.
Applications close at 11:59pm on 29 July 2024.
About Us
Our workforce of over 13,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.
Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of mental health and community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.
Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:
• Professional development support
• Career advancement opportunities
• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
• Work-life balance
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.
Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.