2024 Obstetrics & Gynaecology Registrar / Senior Registrar

Job description

• Eligible IMGs encouraged to apply
• Tertiary Teaching Hospital
• Public Hospital

The Position:

This is an incredible opportunity to work as an O&G Registrar in Canberra’s largest facility. The position offers a wide range of experience in O&G with exposure to the subspecialties of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Urogynaecology.

The O&G department sees approximately 1900 deliveries each year, and has multiple gynaecology theatre sessions each week. The majority of duties will be in the area of acute obstetrics, outpatient clinics and emergency gynaecology, exposure to gynaecological operating will be limited. Training and supervision opportunities can be catered for.

Duties include:

• Participating in the after-hours and on-call roster
• Assisting with the supervision, training and professional development of junior medical staff, nursing and midwifery staff
• Support acute admissions, inpatient care, outpatient clinics, inter-disciplinary consults and clinical handover

The Location:

Canberra stands as an ideal destination to embark on a new chapter in life or nurture a family. The city boasts accessible green spaces, a secure atmosphere, and an exceptional education system. In Canberra, you'll rediscover the gift of time to pursue your passions, free from the burdens of long commutes, allowing for quality moments with your loved ones. Achieving work-life balance is not just a concept here; it's a way of life.

Canberra proudly claim the title of Australia's most active community, cherishing sports and recreational activities as integral aspects of our lifestyle. Our extensive network of cycleways and pedestrian paths ensures that enjoying the outdoors is both delightful and secure.

In Canberra, all the ingredients for a comfortable life are conveniently close at hand. The city is a mere 30 minutes' drive away, and each of the suburban town centres exudes vibrancy, offering an array of cafes, shops, and essential services.

Furthermore, Canberra is privileged to be just a short drive from a variety of attractive destinations:

• To the west, the picturesque Brindabella mountains beckon.
• A straightforward three-hour drive to the north leads you to Sydney's bustling metropolis.
• To the south, you'll find ski-fields and the breathtaking Snowy Mountains region.
• Venturing two hours east grants you access to stunning coastlines and the inviting beaches of the NSW south coast.

More than 26% of Canberra locals are from overseas, therefore an inviting location for IMGs! The National Multicultural Festival is an annual highlight.

The Facility:

A large facility with more than 650 beds, it is the main teaching facility for the Australian National University and caters to a population of over 550,000.

The Hospital provides a wide range of services across more than 25 buildings on its campus, including acute inpatient and day services, outpatient services, women's and children's services, paediatrics and pathology. Additionally the facility provides care to all major medical specialities - oncology, cardiology, gastroenterology, nephrology, infectious diseases, neonatology, paediatric gastroenterology, palliative care, rehabilitation, respiratory, pain specialists and a vast array of different surgeon specialities.

Eligibility:

1. General, Provisional or limited registration with AHPRA or eligible to obtain

2. IMG’s that have completed at least the AMC MCQ (part 1) or completed both AMC 1 & 2 (clinical exam)

3. IMG’s eligible via the Competent Authority Pathway (training in the UK, USA, NZ, Canada or Ireland)

4. IMG’s assessed by RANZCOG College as partially or substantially comparable (doctors currently interviewing with RANZCOG may express their interest)

5. IMG’s interested in foreign training via the Short Term training specialist pathway (STT)

6. Have experience working as an O&G Registrar

To Apply / Register Interest:

For more information Apply Now or call on +61 (0)2 9641 2477. Alternatively, email your enquiry/interest with a copy of your CV to: permjobs@charterhousemedical.com  

If this role is not quite suitable for you, please don’t hesitate to get in touch as I am working on a number of other roles that might be of interest.

Charterhouse are offering a referral bonus of $1,500 for the referral of any junior doctor and $2000 for any senior doctor who commence a permanent role in 2023. Therefore, if you have any friends or colleagues who have expressed an interest in permanent positions, please contact myself with their details to get the process started.