Position overview

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. We provide acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding regions. More information can be found on the CHS website.

Applications are sought for the 2027 clinical year commencing February 2027 for one year with possible extension. To be eligible to apply for this position applicants must be PGY7+ by February 2027.

The primary roles of this appointment are to support:

• Operative, clinical and on call services provided by the Department of Plastic Surgery at Canberra Health Services
• Education and training of non-accredited plastic surgery registrars, residents and interns
• Research activities as appropriate; and
• Ability to participate in rotations to Calvary Health Care ACT.

Clinical Responsibilities

The Fellow will contribute to the clinical service provided by the Department of Plastic Surgery at The Canberra Hospital. This contribution will consist of regular outpatient sessions, ward rounds and surgery, organization of the unit junior staff, some participation in the on-call registrar roster as deemed appropriate by Unit director.

Academic Responsibilities

The fellow will be expected to contribute to the teaching of Australian National University medical students, and to assist in Postgraduate training. The successful applicant will be expected to both attend and participate in the Department’s regular audits, X-ray conferences, tutorials and journal clubs.

This is a fulltime appointment. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the current ACT Public Service Medical Practitioners Enterprise Agreement. The classification of Postgraduate Fellow attracts a fixed salary and this is inclusive of shift/on call work, which is undertaken outside normal working hours.

Applicants with CCT or near completion of their training required for the Fellowship in Plastic Surgery are suitable. Hand surgery and microsurgery skills are ideal.

Key responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

These duties will be similar in scope to other similar posts. In addition to the clinical duties listed below, the senior registrar is expected to arrange the rosters for daily allocations as well as on call duties. Furthermore, arrangements of tutorial timing, audit, morbidity & mortality meetings is part of the fellow’s duties. This is an opportunity to step up before becoming a consultant surgeon to everyday running of a very busy unit. Scope for decision making process with appropriate oversight.

• Attendance of Operating theatre, elective, non-elective and Emergency lists, appropriate an accurate documentation of surgeries and outcome.
• Clinics – outpatients – registrar and consultant clinic attendance, seeing patients’ documentation of clinical journey and arranging investigations and appropriate follow up
• Teaching sessions, including attendance and presentations including teaching of junior medical students and preparing for consultant teachings.
• Daily ward rounds with clinical journey documentation and planning
• Responsibility for the supervision of the Registrar’s
• Organising a Research projects
• Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.

About you

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

Competencies

• Strong organisational skills with a high degree of drive.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Honesty, punctuality and good presentation.
• Ability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet patients’ need

Qualifications

Essential

• Must have an Australian MBBS medical degree or equivalent
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).
• Must be PGY7+ by February 2027

Desirable

• Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in alignment to the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, Clinical Governance Framework, Partnering for Exceptional Care Framework and all other related frameworks.

Please note prior to commencement, successful candidates will be required to:

• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

Important information

All employees are required to:

• Adhere to the Canberra Health Services Values and the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct
• Act in accordance and comply with all relevant Safety and Quality policies and procedures.
• Comply with all relevant clinical and/or competency standards.
• Be available for weekend and/or after-hours work.

CHS is leading the drive to digitally transform health service delivery in Australia through the implementation of a territory wide Digital Health Record. Computer literacy skills are required which are relevant to this role as you will be responsible for completing required documentation and becoming a proficient user of the Digital Health Record and/or other Information Technology systems; once proficient, you will need to remain current with changes, updates, and contingencies.

What you require (key selection criteria)

These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé, experience and referee reports.

1. Demonstrated clinical competence at a level commensurate with the number of years since graduation in medicine.
2. Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development including formal education and self-directed learning.
3. Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively in a clinical team.
4. Possession of sound written and verbal communication skills.
5. Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, Work Health and Safety and the positive patient experience. Displays behaviour consistent with CHS’s values of reliable, progressive, respectful, and kind.

Work environment description

The following work environment description outlines the inherent requirements of the role and indicates how frequently each of these requirements would need to be performed. Please note that the ACT Public Service is committed to providing reasonable adjustments and ensuring all individuals have equal opportunities in the workplace.