Spinal Fellow 2027 (Feb 27 - Jan 28)

Job no: 931746
Work type: Part time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Medical

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)

  • The Royal Adelaide Hospital 
  • Salary    MDP-2  $96,569 - $153,533 p.a. (part-time)+ super + salary packaging
  • Temporary from 1/2/27 up to 30/1/28 and part-time working 26.6 hours per week

Grow Your Medical Career With Us
Join CALHN’s exceptional medical team and play a vital role in shaping the future of health through innovation, collaboration and world-class care.

  • Work across diverse clinical specialties and services
  • Advance your skills through structured learning and development
  • Benefit from supportive teams and dedicated non-clinical time
  • Make a real impact delivering safe and connected compassionate care

Find out more about CALHN sites and services, our stories and the opportunities to be part of CALHN

About the Role

Step into a hands on Spinal Fellow role within a high performing unit. You will deliver supervised inpatient and outpatient care, support safe after hours cover, and grow teaching and quality skills while working closely with senior consultants and a strong multidisciplinary team.

Key duties

• Deliver day to day inpatient and outpatient spinal care with consultant support
• Manage after hours roster and support urgent clinical needs
• Lead junior doctors to lift safe, high quality practice
• Build and run clinical review programs and prepare reports
• Liaise with wards, theatre, ED, pathology and radiology
• Support referrals, transfers, admissions and discharges
• Teach registrars, interns and contribute to postgrad programs
• Engage patients and families with clear, caring communication

About You

You are a motivated doctor ready to step into a Spinal Fellow role and thrive in a busy tertiary setting, bringing sound judgement, clear communication and a genuine commitment to patient care and teaching.

• MBBS or equivalent with current AHPRA registration
• Postgraduate training in spinal surgery or neurosurgery
• Strong clinical skills suited to supervised spinal practice
• Proven ability to guide and support junior medical staff
• Clear communicator who builds trust with patients and teams

Why You’ll Love It Here - CALHN benefits that matter
We know that a great career is about more than just the work you do, it’s also about the support you receive. At CALHN, you’ll enjoy :

  • Salary packaging – up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals & entertainment + pre-tax super & novated lease options
  • Safe connections – be part of a culture of safety and connectivity, focusing on outcomes and continuous improvements
  • Professional development - funding + study leave for growth opportunities
  • Recognition & growth – celebrate success and explore opportunities across CALHN’s many sites
  • Flexible work options – speak to us about flexibility options for this role to suit your lifestyle
  • Paid leave – with leave loading for rest and recharge
  • Health & fitness perks – discounted access to Fitness Passport & free flu vaccinations
  • Wellbeing support – Employee Assistance Program for you & your family

Diversity & Inclusion
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

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Applications close: 11:55 pm, Sunday, 12 April 2026

Job Ref:  931746

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

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Categories

SA Health

Locations

Metropolitan South Australia

Work type

Local Health Network / Business