Where you'll be working - Gosford, Wyong, Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie Base Hospitals

For more information Wyong - https://www.cclhd.health.nsw.gov.au/patients-and-visitors/coming-to-hospital/wyong-hospital/

What you'll be doing

The primary purpose of the role is to provide safe and effective clinical management of General Surgical patients of NSW Health (Gosford, Wyong Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie Base Hospitals) under appropriate supervision, whilst developing expertise in medical practice, in a complex clinical environment.  The unaccredited trainee 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. 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.
 

As a part of your employment contract you may be expected to rotate within the following hospitals: Gosford,  Wyong, Royal North Shore,  Ryde,  Port Macquarie Base, Coffs Harbour and Northern Beaches Hospital.  There will also be a network relief term in which cover is provided for a roster which combines the Northern Surgical Skills Network and the Northern SET Network. The relief may include covering SET Trainees at Lismore and Hornsby Hospital

Merit Selection

NSW Health follows a merit-based recruitment and selection process as per Policy Directive PD2023_04 – Recruitment and Selection of Staff to the NSW Health Service.

Candidates will be assessed against the Essential Requirements and Selection Criteria for this position. Please ensure you read the position description prior to submitting an application. Candidates invited to interview will need to bring originals of qualifications or licenses required for the position for sighting by the panel.

1. Experience and qualifications commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role
2. Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgement and expertise
3. Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
4. High level communication skills, both written and verbal
5. Skills in time management, prioritisation and problem solving
6. Commitment to own continuing professional development and self-education
7. Commitment to quality improvement and patient safety

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For role related queries or questions contact Dr Kah Hoong Chang (Network Director) at [email protected]

Applications Close: 15, Mar 2026