Visiting Medical Specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery

Applications are invited from suitably experienced and qualified Medical Practitioners with a Fellowship or equivalent recognition from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons for the position of Visiting Medical Specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery at Barwon Health, the University Hospital, Geelong.  Applicants must be registered with AHPRA.

The successful applicant will work with a team of Visiting Orthopaedic Surgeons in the provision of Outpatient/Inpatient surgical care and Orthopaedic surgical training.  The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the full scope of general orthopaedic duties including adult and paediatric on call cover as required by Barwon Health and according to the Unit roster. The fractional/sessional allocation for this position is zero.  The terms and conditions for this appointment are in accordance with the Barwon Health Visiting Medical Specialists certified agreement.  The appointment will be for 1 year.  Applicants with an interest in lower limb arthroplasty, foot and ankle surgery as well as trauma are encouraged to apply.

Barwon Health is the largest regional health service provider in Victoria.  It offers an extensive range of general and specialist hospital, rehabilitation, residential and community services to over 93% of the Geelong community and an increasing number of residents across the Barwon South-Western region. 

The Hospital is a 400+ bed University affiliated teaching hospital in a beautiful bay city setting with access to a renowned surf coast with excellent lifestyle and sporting facilities. There are two high quality private hospitals in the city in close proximity to The University Hospital, Geelong and many local cultural activities and only 55 minutes away are the extensive facilities of Melbourne, the State capital.

Excellent pay and conditions will be in accordance with the Barwon Health visiting medical specialist certified agreement.

Enquiries:  Ms Jane Dowling – Executive Assistant to the Clinical Director, Surgical and Critical Care Directorate (jane.dowling@barwonhealth.org.au)

Ph: (03) 4215 1069

At Barwon Health we celebrate and harness diversity, and consider it a competitive advantage. We encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply. Our organisation promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all our consumers including children and appropriate rigorous reference and background checks will be undertaken.   

Recruitment agencies should note that Barwon Health does not accept agency resumes. Barwon Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.