• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre– Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit
• Total Indicative Remuneration: $106,255 - $172,348 MDP2 (pro rata) | Full Time Contract, 38 Hours Per Week
• Up to 3 Year Contract  

Launch Your Cardiothoracic Career - Fellow Position at SA Health

Join SA Health as a Cardiothoracic Fellow at Flinders Medical Centre, where you'll receive world-class training in advanced cardiac and thoracic surgical techniques under the guidance of internationally recognised specialists. This prestigious fellowship offers comprehensive professional development, cutting-edge research opportunities, and access to state-of-the-art surgical facilities within South Australia's premier healthcare network. Based in Adelaide's beautiful southern metropolitan region, you'll advance your surgical career whilst enjoying an exceptional work-life balance in one of Australia's most liveable cities.

About the role: 

Reporting to the Director, this role is responsible for the provision of high-quality care to patients in the wards, and other areas such as theatres, investigational and procedural area, emergency department and outpatients. The position of Cardiothoracic Fellow involves teaching junior medical officers and medical students. Is responsible to be involved in research and audit work as required, attend weekly unit and combined cardiology cardiac surgery meetings and have involvement in weekly tutorials as part of the cardiothoracic training 

Duties for the role will include:

• Overall care and supervision of the delivery of that care to patients under the care of the Department or referred to the Department (in particular timely review and management of patients referred by the Emergency Department),
• General administration of the ward procedures relating to medical care (in particular the relevant clinical protocols), ensuring adequate documentation in the case notes, discharge summaries and follow up appointments,
• In association with the Unit Registrars, supervise resident staff and students on a day-to-day basis ensuring ready availability to provide advice and guidance. In doing this, the fellow will oversee that registrars, residents and interns are clearly aware of their tasks,
• To receive sound understanding of the principles and practice of the full range of cardio-thoracic procedures including revision procedures for failed or complicated previous surgery. Have a full understanding of the requirements for initial assessment, preparation for surgery, post-operative and long-term management,
• The Surgical Division is committed to the concept of clinical practice improvement. The Fellow is expected to gain an understanding of CPI principles during their term at FMC. It is expected they will participate in CPI projects where required

About you:

• Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent,
• Registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner,
• Broad clinical experience and competence in the practice of surgery,
• Experience in clinical education and accreditation activities,
• Competence in surgical procedures appropriate to the Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

As per the SMOEA 2022, the total term of employment with SA Health will be 3 years. Rotations following the initial 12-month allocation as Advanced Trainee will be determined in line with your training and SA Health’s requirements. This may include transfer to other SA Health locations to perform work appropriate to classification, skills, and capabilities.

Want To Know More? Contact: Katie Breed, Secretary, 8204 5623, katie.breed@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Tuesday 19 August 2025

Attachments:

• 900275 2026 Cardiothoracic Fellow- Role Description
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• Note: The Indicative Total Remuneration is inclusive of Award salary, Superannuation, and other monetary benefits.  We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• 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.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.  Job ref: 900275