Orthopaedic Surgeon Required
We are seeking a skilled Orthopaedic Surgeon to join our team. As a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, you will work at Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital, a major health facility that provides high-quality patient-focused care.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Admitting, consultative, diagnostic, procedural, outpatient, telehealth and on-call services as required by the hospital.
* Daily ward rounds, elective surgery, trauma theatre, orthopaedic and fracture clinics, teaching and support of the Registrar team.
Additionally, you will be responsible for providing education and research opportunities as determined by the hospital's needs.
Requirements
* Fellowship, Royal Australian College of Surgeons (Orthopaedic Surgery) and/or specialist registration with AHPRA.
* Recent and comprehensive experience in Orthopaedic Surgery.
* Maintaining medical professional development and ability to assist other staff in acquiring and developing knowledge.
* Skilled communication, including both oral and written skills, to communicate with patients, students, other health professionals and the public.
* Ability to network and operate within an interdisciplinary framework and work with other stakeholders in various settings.
* Flexibility and ability to cope with a changing health system, past leadership and management experience, and previous safety and quality improvement activities.
* Continued professional development, peer review, and other forms of clinical governance.
* Contributions to improving individual and societal health.
Working Conditions
The successful applicant will work at a major health facility with a dynamic team. The position involves working in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on providing high-quality patient care.
What We Offer
We offer a competitive salary package, excellent working conditions, and opportunities for career advancement.