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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, The Royal Adelaide Hospital
• Salary   MDP-2  $89,253 - $144,291 p.a.+ Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full-time temporary from 2/2/26 up to 31/1/27

About the Role

As an Upper Limb Fellow, you will have the opportunity to engage in both clinical practice and academic development within a dynamic, fast-paced orthopaedic department. Working closely with the Head of Unit and Senior Orthopaedic Consultants, you will provide high-quality clinical care to both inpatient and outpatient populations, ensuring excellent patient outcomes. You will also play a key role in overseeing and mentoring Resident Medical Officers and Interns, fostering the next generation of medical professionals. Your responsibilities will include organising clinical review programs, contributing to quality assurance, and preparing reports to maintain high standards of care.

In addition to your clinical duties, you will participate in after-hours emergency on-call services, contributing to the department’s response to acute cases. The position offers ample opportunity for academic growth, with involvement in postgraduate teaching programs and active participation in ongoing research initiatives. As a fellow, you will lead designated research projects, contributing to the advancement of orthopaedic care in upper limb surgery. This role provides a unique chance to enhance your skills in both clinical and academic settings, while working alongside highly skilled consultants in a supportive, collaborative environment.

About You

To excel in this role, you will bring a strong combination of clinical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to quality patient care. We are looking for someone who has:

• Essential Qualifications: MBBS or equivalent, AHPRA registration, completion of specialist orthopaedic training, and advanced fracture management courses.
• Leadership & Supervision: Experience in supervising and directing junior medical staff, with strong problem-solving and negotiating skills.
• Clinical & Communication Skills: Excellent clinical skills appropriate for orthopaedic duties, and the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Research & Knowledge: A proven track record in research with peer-reviewed publications, and a solid understanding of hospital structures, policies, and health and safety principles.

About CALHN

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.

We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Onsite Facilities: Convenient paid car parking facilities ensure easy access.
• Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.
• Team Support: Experience collaborative culture and professional supervision guiding your career journey.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref:  886173

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm  Friday 20 December 2024

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

 886173 RD Upper Limb Fellow 2026.pdf

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