The successful Launceston General Hospital (LGH) Fellowship applicant will receive expert tuition in total hip replacement (anterior and posterior approach), revision hip replacement, hip arthroscopy, total knee replacement (including computer assisted surgery and robotic surgery), revision knee replacement, knee arthroscopy, reconstructive surgery of the knee, knee osteotomy and general orthopaedic trauma.
There will be supervised surgery at the LGH and Private assisting at St Lukes Hospital Calvary. The LGH has trauma and arthroplasty lists which are supervised by a VMO where the successful candidate will gain operative experience.
In conjunction with their supervisor, they will establish and then participate in suitable consultations established through discussions around areas of interest and a roster created based on individual fellow's needs.
Responsibilities include:
Attending clinics and x-ray meetings (weekly)
Assisting in educating AOA set trainees, unaccredited orthopaedic registrars and medical students on rotation at the LGH
Attending AOA scientific meetings and AOA continuing education meetings specific to hip, knee and trauma orthopaedic surgery
Attending and participating in quarterly audits at the LGH
Attendance at monthly journal clubs
Progressing Orthopaedic knowledge via self-directed forums
Being involved in research projects in the orthopaedic department
Participating in the on call registrar roster (1:6)
This position has been established to fulfil a number of targeted activities to improve the delivery of general surgical services to patients at the Launceston General Hospital, Northern Region and to assist in the coordination and training of Surgical Registrars and Resident Medical Officers (RMOs).
Why Tasmania:
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services.
Details of appointment:
Fixed term, full time, day worker (with on-call) position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from 1 February 2027 until 6 February 2028.
Salary:
Senior Career Medical Officer Level 1-3 $187,460 - $206,000 per annum, pro rata + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria as General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable: Recently gained Fellowship of Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) or completion of training for FRACS and waiting to be awarded Fellowship.
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📌 Orthopaedic Surgical Fellow (521985)
🏢 Department of Health, Tasmania
📍 Launceston