Obstetrics and Gynaecology (O&G) Consultant

Job description

•    Accredited with RANZCOG
•    Full time contracts, possibility to extend
•    RANZCOG assessed Substantially Comparable suitable to apply

The Position:

This is an incredible opportunity to work as a full time, permanent O&G Staff Specialist/ Consultant at one of Adelaide’s major hospitals.

The Facility:

The hospital stands as the primary regional healthcare facility in the area, boasting 200+ beds and serving as a specialised referral centre for northern Victoria. It caters to a population of around 90,000 and manages nearly 19,000 inpatient cases and 23,000 visits to the Emergency Department annually. The facility delivers an extensive array of acute specialist medical and surgical services, encompassing an emergency department, a critical care unit, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, and specialised aged care. Additionally, they provide community rehabilitation, inpatient care, community services, aged care, and psycho-geriatric mental health services.

The Location:

Working in Adelaide allows a laid- back lifestyle, and the ability to create more work-life balance to enjoy all the wonderful things Adelaide and its surroundings has to offer.

Adelaide is known for its exquisite food and wine (the home to Australia’s best wine), its thriving laneway bars, interesting array of boutique shops, its coastline and hills and for its many festivals and sporting events; think the world famous, Fringe Festival (the southern hemisphere’s largest open- access festival), Clipsal 500, WOMAD and Laneway festival, just to mention a few.

For the nature lovers, there are over 20 dazzling beaches to choose from and an array of national parks to go mountain biking through. Visit one of the truly amazing landscapes such as Wilpena Pound and the Flinders Ranges.

This coastal capital city is very culturally diverse with 30 per cent of the population being foreign-born. This vibrant and multicultural population is evident in the wide range of food, culture, and world- class events the city has to offer.

Requirements:

1.    Hold the FRANZCOG and be registered as a Specialist with AHPRA. Or be eligible for Specialist registration with AHPRA.  Doctors sitting the RANZCOG clinical examinations are also invited to apply.
2.    IMGs with training assessed by RANZCOG and a substantially comparable outcome
3.    Doctors who hold the CCT in the UK may be eligible to apply via the expedited specialist pathway.

Expedited Specialist Pathways:

Are you an International Medical Graduate (IMG) seeking specialist registration in Australia? The Expedited Specialist Pathway offers a streamlined route for eligible doctors to gain recognition and start practicing sooner. The Expedited Specialist Pathway is currently available for eligible doctors in the specialties of General Practice, Anaesthesia, Psychiatry, and Obstetrics and Gynaecology,  with plans for expansion into other specialties. To be eligible for the Expedited Specialist Pathway, specialist International Medical Graduates (SIMGs) must hold a specialist qualification on the Medical Board’s Expedited Specialist Pathway accepted qualifications list. Accepted specialists can start practicing when the Medical Board has granted you specialist registration and approved your supervised position, with a period of six (6) months supervised practice being completed. You can find more information here or reach out to one of our Senior Medical Recruitment Consultants for a chat about your eligibility!

To Apply / Register Interest:

For more information Apply Now or call on +61 408 842 766 or +61 (0)2 9641 2477.  Alternatively emailed applications with CV’s/relevant information will be accepted: diana@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 medical practitioner roles that might be of interest.

Charterhouse are offering a referral bonus of $1000 for the referral of any junior doctor and $1500 for any senior doctor who commence a permanent role in 2025/ 2026.  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.