Enter reference number, job title or keywordsSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create AlertGeneral Surgery Fellow / Upper GI Hepatobiliary ****Employment Type - Temporary Full TimeJob Category-Medical - RegistrarExtend your career with one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in AustraliaOngoing training and professional development in a supported work environmentLifestyle!
A stone throw from the Surf Coast, Bellarine Peninsula and Great Ocean RoadAbout the RoleApplications are invited for the position of Fellow in General Surgery /Upper GI Hepatobiliary – ****.
This role is suited to senior surgical trainees who have obtained Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) or an equivalent specialist qualification.This 12-month fellowship offers a comprehensive and high-volume surgical experience within a large regional teaching hospital environment.
Barwon Health has 19 Consultant General Surgeons across four surgical units, with subspecialty expertise in colorectal, upper gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary, breast and endocrine, and acute general surgery.The service performs over 2,500 elective and 3,800 emergency procedures annually, alongside a broad endoscopy program.
Fellows will be based at University Hospital Geelong and Epworth Private Hospital Waurn Ponds and will participate in an on-call roster with a strong focus on emergency surgery.Barwon Health appoints approximately 4.5 General Surgery Fellows each year.
As a Fellow, you will work within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to the supervision and development of junior medical staff ranging from interns to accredited surgical trainees.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide day-to-day clinical management of surgical units, including inpatient care and referralsParticipate in operating theatre sessions, outpatient clinics,



and endoscopy servicesAttend promptly to urgent and emergency clinical presentationsOrganise patient admissions and ensure appropriate management plans are in placeCommunicate clearly and compassionately with patients and their families, including obtaining informed consentMaintain accurate and timely clinical documentationLiaise effectively with Consultant Surgeons regarding patient care, including structured handoverSupervise and support junior medical staff, including registrars and internsContribute to after-hours, on-call, and recall rostersAssist in surgical education, training, and unit administrationPrioritise and manage multiple patients according to clinical urgencyParticipate in continuing medical education and quality improvement activitiesWhat we're looking forFellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) or equivalent specialist qualificationEligibility for registration as a medical practitioner in Australia (AHPRA)Significant postgraduate experience in General Surgery or a comparable clinical environmentA demonstrated commitment to pursuing a career in General Surgery, with a subspecialty interestStrong clinical decision-making and organisational skillsExcellent interpersonal and communication abilitiesProven leadership capability and a commitment to supporting junior staffWillingness to participate in on-call and after-hours rostersBarwon Health fosters a robust culture of research and education,



supported by established university partnerships.
Fellows are encouraged and supported to engage in research activities alongside their clinical duties.If you are committed to delivering high-quality patient care and are seeking to advance your surgical career in a supportive and dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfactionA vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance ProgramAttractive salary packaging benefitsLiving expenses capped at $9,010Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve.
We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.Working with Children Check (if applicable)Shortlisting maycommenceprior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.
Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.Contact person: Dr Sonal Nagra, Head of UnitEmail: c/o Internal applicants:If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via theemployeelogin on the externalcareerspage or access thecareerscage throughOne Point (intranet)before applying.
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