Unaccredited Trainee - Obstetrics & Gynaecology (2025 Clinical Year) Northern Beaches Hospital provides world-class, Level 5 delineation services for both public and private patients. The hospital features 486 beds, 50-bed Emergency Department, 20-bed general and cardiothoracic ICU, 14 fully equipped theatres, including hybrid theatres, two cardiac catheter labs and four procedure rooms and a state of the art education and interactive SIM centre. This is a great opportunity to join our dynamic and innovative clinical community with access to some of the most modern facilities and equipment in Sydney. We are located 10 minutes from the vibrant social precinct of the Northern Beaches area and 20 minutes from Sydney CBD. About the Department The Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department at the Northern Beaches Hospital consists of three staff specialists and VMOs. We work closely with a large team of highly skilled midwives and paediatricians in a collaborative fashion. Services include:
Antenatal care under various models including MGP midwifery, general midwifery, high risk obstetrics in conjunction with obstetricians and other medical specialties such as endocrinologists and renal physicians, with the RNSH functioning as our primary tertiary referral centre
Labour and birthing in our modern spacious birthing unit, equipped with birthing pools and modern electronic fetal monitoring tools at our disposal. In addition, we have 24 hours obstetric anaesthesia support, with OT available most of the day
Gynaecology services including general gynaecology clinics, colposcopy and IUCD insertion as well as a full suite of gynaecological procedures in the operating theatre
Supporting the emergency department in the management of gynaecological presentations
As a member of the team, you will have the opportunity to participate in the management of our patients while further developing your skills along the way. Our department is consultant led and there is always a consultant on-site or on-call to lead the management of patients in the department. Depending on your interest, you may have the opportunity to work towards further developing skills in the management of outpatient obstetrics/ gynaecology patients as well as participating in procedures that may be towards the DRANZCOG or AdvDipRANZCOG. In addition, you will have the opportunity to participate in weekly teaching sessions as well as to contribute to the team. As part of our team, you will attend and assess patients in the Wards, Emergency Department and also provide operative care / assistance on patients in Delivery Suite and theatres during rostered hours and while on call. You will be supervised by senior medical staff. Your Role The Obstetrics & Gynaecology Unaccredited Trainee, will assist in the provision of clinical and operative services in the Interventional Suite, Delivery Suite and to relevant patients presenting via the Emergency Department. You will also participate in antenatal clinics, provide clinical assessments, management advice, care of emergency admissions and works with inpatients as required and directed; perform any necessary operative procedures required for the care and treatment of such patients and the arrangement of patient admission and discharge processes. You will attend and assess patients in the Wards, Emergency Department and also provide operative care / assistance on patients in Delivery Suite and theatres during rostered hours and while on call. For more information regarding this role click here to read the position description. Your Capabilities To be successful in this role you will meet the following Selection Criteria:
Hold a medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) and be registrable with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Demonstrated clinical practice as a registered medical practitioner for a minimum of two years with progress towards career goals in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Demonstrated clinical competency and an ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgment and expertise
Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management and evidence of sound working knowledge of legal and ethical obligations governing medical practice
Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills, time management and problem solving skills in the clinical setting as part of a multidisciplinary team
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact the Medical Workforce Unit at [email protected] If you are successful in the role, you will receive a salary relevant to your clinical experience ranging from $91,840 to $134,020 per annum. Resident Medical Practitioner - Medical Practitioners Award Applications close: 12 August 2024 Please click here to apply.
Antenatal care under various models including MGP midwifery, general midwifery, high risk obstetrics in conjunction with obstetricians and other medical specialties such as endocrinologists and renal physicians, with the RNSH functioning as our primary tertiary referral centre
Labour and birthing in our modern spacious birthing unit, equipped with birthing pools and modern electronic fetal monitoring tools at our disposal. In addition, we have 24 hours obstetric anaesthesia support, with OT available most of the day
Gynaecology services including general gynaecology clinics, colposcopy and IUCD insertion as well as a full suite of gynaecological procedures in the operating theatre
Supporting the emergency department in the management of gynaecological presentations
As a member of the team, you will have the opportunity to participate in the management of our patients while further developing your skills along the way. Our department is consultant led and there is always a consultant on-site or on-call to lead the management of patients in the department. Depending on your interest, you may have the opportunity to work towards further developing skills in the management of outpatient obstetrics/ gynaecology patients as well as participating in procedures that may be towards the DRANZCOG or AdvDipRANZCOG. In addition, you will have the opportunity to participate in weekly teaching sessions as well as to contribute to the team. As part of our team, you will attend and assess patients in the Wards, Emergency Department and also provide operative care / assistance on patients in Delivery Suite and theatres during rostered hours and while on call. You will be supervised by senior medical staff. Your Role The Obstetrics & Gynaecology Unaccredited Trainee, will assist in the provision of clinical and operative services in the Interventional Suite, Delivery Suite and to relevant patients presenting via the Emergency Department. You will also participate in antenatal clinics, provide clinical assessments, management advice, care of emergency admissions and works with inpatients as required and directed; perform any necessary operative procedures required for the care and treatment of such patients and the arrangement of patient admission and discharge processes. You will attend and assess patients in the Wards, Emergency Department and also provide operative care / assistance on patients in Delivery Suite and theatres during rostered hours and while on call. For more information regarding this role click here to read the position description. Your Capabilities To be successful in this role you will meet the following Selection Criteria:
Hold a medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) and be registrable with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Demonstrated clinical practice as a registered medical practitioner for a minimum of two years with progress towards career goals in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Demonstrated clinical competency and an ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgment and expertise
Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management and evidence of sound working knowledge of legal and ethical obligations governing medical practice
Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills, time management and problem solving skills in the clinical setting as part of a multidisciplinary team
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact the Medical Workforce Unit at [email protected] If you are successful in the role, you will receive a salary relevant to your clinical experience ranging from $91,840 to $134,020 per annum. Resident Medical Practitioner - Medical Practitioners Award Applications close: 12 August 2024 Please click here to apply.
