What you'll be doing
The primary purpose of the role is to provide safe and effective surgical care to the patients of the Lower Hunter Sector under appropriate supervision, whilst developing expertise in medical practice, in a complex clinical environment.
1. Experience and qualifications commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role.
2. Demonstrated ability to work at an appropriate level of independence within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgement and expertise.
3. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a multidisciplinary team with a demonstrated ability to provide leadership, supervision and support to junior medical officers and medical students.
4. High level communication skills, both written and verbal with demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively and respectfully with patient, carers and colleagues.
5. Demonstrated skills in time management, prioritisation and problem solving within a complex environment.
6. Commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
7. Evidence of continuing professional development and self-education and commitment to participating in training opportunities to further develop skill and knowledge in the area of general surgery.