Resident Medical Officer - ASPIRE (Surgical) Program
The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) offers a two-year program for junior doctors interested in pursuing a career as a rural General Surgeon.
Program Overview:
The Applied Surgical Pathway in Rural Environments (ASPIRE) program provides junior doctors with a two-year full-time employment contract, commencing as Resident Medical Officer and progressing to Registrar, subject to satisfactory performance.
Candidates will rotate between Albany Health Campus and Bunbury Hospital, gaining essential experience across surgical departments including General Surgery, Emergency Department, ENT/Urology and Orthopaedics. Mentorship by an experienced rural surgeon will be provided.
Area Profile:
The WA Country Health Service is the largest country health system in Australia, providing health services to approximately half a million people over a vast area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia.
Benefits:
* Competitive Salary: $113,808 - $135,055 p.a.
* Superannuation: 11.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
* Professional Development Opportunities: Study Leave/assistance and Flexible working arrangements.
* Flexible Leave Arrangements:
* Mentorship: Provided by an experienced rural surgeon.
Application Instructions:
Applicants are requested to apply online via MedCareersWA. Please note applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online.
Selection Criteria:
* Unrestricted General Registration: Must hold unrestricted general registration with the Medical Board of Australia prior to commencement in the program.
* Clinical Experience: Demonstrated clinical experience for a minimum of 2 years in Australia or a competent authority.
* Rural Commitment: Demonstrated commitment to working in a rural setting, with a strong interest in pursuing a rural surgical career.
* Communication Skills: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, carers, colleagues and others involved in health services to provide high quality health care.
* Continuing Medical Education: Demonstrated participation in continuing medical education activities to maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills.
* Organisational Skills: Demonstrated organisational and time management skills to provide safe and timely patient-centred care.
* Rural Western Australian Experience: Demonstrated at least 12 months working in a rural Western Australian Hospital employed by WACHS, prior to commencing the program.