Urology Trainee Position
This is an opportunity for a trainee to work in urology, providing operative and non-operative experience prior to surgical training.
Job Description:
The trainee will work closely with the consultant urologist in theatre and on wards. They will be the first point of contact for urology consults during working hours. This position involves participation in the general surgical roster on a 1:7 basis.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
* Completion of at least three postgraduate years of medical practice.
* A valid NSW Working with Children check.
* A cleared National Police check.
* Eligibility for Australian experience or Competent Authority pathway.
Benefits:
This role offers opportunities for research and teaching with the School of Rural Health and Medical Students. The health service provides a range of acute inpatient and ambulatory care services, including general medical and surgical, maternity, gynaecology, paediatrics, rehabilitation, critical care, mental health, renal dialysis, oncology, palliative care, hospital in the home, and diagnostic services.
Working Environment:
The trainee will be based at Dubbo Health Service, a major rural referral hospital and part of the Western NSW Local Health District. The health service has undergone significant transformations under the Dubbo Hospital Redevelopment Project, including a new emergency department and short stay unit, a new medical imaging unit, and a new ambulatory care unit.