General Surgeon

The Friendly Society Private Hospital is a 142-bed acute care surgical and medical facility with an Emergency Department, CC / ICU Unit, Oncology Unit and Cath Lab. We have 5 Operating Theatres with a separate Endoscopy Unit. The Friendlies provide the highest quality healthcare set in modern facilities with the latest technology. Established as a not-for-profit medical facility in 1946, we have grown to become the leading hospital of choice for the people of Bundaberg and the Wide Bay regions.

As a growing health service, we have a rare and exciting opportunity for you to join The Friendlies’ established surgical facility as a General Surgeon. The Friendlies is open to accepting a General Surgeon with or without a surgical speciality. The employment model options include; full private practice, full-time salaried or salaried with the transitional employment model to private practice after a defined period.

With the support of a well-established and highly reputable healthcare facility, some of the benefits you may have access to are :

Fully equipped Clinic in the Medical Consulting Suites

Medical Receptionist Administrative Support

IT equipment and support

Marketing support

Options for employed, self-employed and transitional employment models

The Friendlies offers an opportunity for you to live and work in a large regional location that offers all the services and facilities of a large city.

Why Bundaberg? Apart from the affordability and lower cost of living that Bundaberg offers in comparison to larger cities, you will be drawn to the :

Climate and easy-going lifestyle

Selection of public and private educational facilities from pre-school through to university

Modern shopping facilities and a wide variety of restaurants

Array of sporting opportunities for all members of the family

Proximity to remarkable national parks and nature areas, as well as the Great Sandy Marine Park and Great Barrier Reef

Prime fishing spots and beaches

Find out more about why The Friendlies is a great place to work at https : / / thefriendlies.org.au

The Person We are looking for someone who is looking to advance their Surgical career, live in an enviable location and who encompasses the organisations CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

Key Selection Criteria

A primary medical / surgical degree with extensive post graduate experience

Specialist registration or ability to acquire specialist registration with AHPRA

Specialist qualification as a Surgeon with a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) or New Zealand Association of General Surgeons (NZAGS), or equivalent

Current medical indemnity insurance

Further postgraduate clinical training and qualifications to General Surgery level acceptable to the Australian Medical Board and the relevant professional body or association

To Apply / Register Interest If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please don’t hesitate to contact Jackie Emery, Director – Clinical Services.

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) Requirements It is a mandatory condition of employment that some roles within our hospital require you to be vaccinated, and remain vaccinated during your employment, against some or all of the following vaccine preventable diseases; Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Pertussis (Whooping cough), and Hepatitis. Mandatory vaccination requirements for this role will be discussed further with applicants throughout the application process.

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