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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, The Royal Adelaide
• Salary   MDP-2   $89,253 -  $144,291 p.a. (pro rata)+ Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Temporary from 2/2/26 up to 31/1/27 and part-time working 26.6 hours per week

About the Role

As a Spinal Fellow, you will play a pivotal role in providing high-quality clinical care to both inpatients and outpatients, under the guidance of the Head of Unit and Senior Spinal Unit consultants. This is a unique opportunity to gain invaluable hands-on experience while directly contributing to the day-to-day clinical management of spinal patients. You will also mentor and oversee the clinical practice of Resident Medical Officers and Interns, ensuring they uphold the highest standards of patient care. Your involvement will be key in organising clinical review programs aimed at improving quality assurance across the unit.

In addition to your clinical responsibilities, the role will require your participation in the after-hours roster, offering an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience in acute care. You will also assist in the postgraduate teaching program, contributing to the development of future specialists in the field of spinal medicine. This is a challenging yet rewarding role for a dynamic individual who is keen to deepen their expertise in spinal surgery and make a meaningful impact in patient care and education.

About You

To thrive in this role, you will possess the following key qualities:

• Qualifications: MBBS or equivalent, with postgraduate training in Spinal Surgery or Neurosurgery, and eligible for AHPRA registration.
• Clinical & Leadership Skills: Proven ability to supervise junior staff, manage patient care, and demonstrate strong clinical skills within a neurosurgical department.
• Personal Attributes: Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to providing respectful, empathetic patient care.
• Experience & Knowledge: Solid understanding of hospital systems, policies, and procedures, with prior experience in leadership and supervising medical staff.

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.
• Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.
• 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.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families. 
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites. 
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

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: 888562

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm  Friday 31 January 2025

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

 888562 Spinal fellow 2026.pdf

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