What you'll be doing
The primary purpose of the role is to provide effective clinical management of orthopaedic patients, under appropriate supervision, whilst developing expertise in medical practice, in a complex clinical environment. The Unaccredited Trainee (UT) is the key person who works closely with all members of a multi-disciplinary team and deals with matters of an urgent or sensitive nature, whilst exercising discretion, sensitivity, and maintaining confidentiality. Decision-making and supervision will be at the appropriate level according to the UT's skills, knowledge, and experience. They will be expected to adopt a progressively more independent approach to patient management according to their experience, under the guidance of and at the discretion of the appropriate Attending Medical Officer (AMO). All patients managed within the hospitals of the health service are under the direct care of a specialist medical practitioner. All decisions regarding a patient's care are to be clearly communicated with the specialist responsible for that care.
1. MBBS or equivalent, currently registered with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category
2. Drivers licence in order to provide service between hospitals and out of hours
3. Minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience at the commencement of post, with minimum 1-year experience in Orthopaedics in the Australian Health Care System or equivalent.
4. Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team as shown by diligence, punctuality, organisational/ record keeping, empathy, team work, time management and a professional manner, within a supervised complex clinical environment.
5. Demonstrated commitment to the Orthopaedic Training Program with evidence of continuing professional development and self-education, and teaching undergraduate and postgraduates.