Position Vacant: Unaccredited Surgical Fellowship – Breast and Endocrine and Surgical Oncology at Tweed Valley Hospital and John Flynn Private Hospital

Role: Unaccredited Fellowship in Breast, Endocrine and Melanoma Surgery

Location: Tweed Valley Hospital and John Flynn Private Hospital

Period of Appointment: One-year period commencing January 2026

About the Role

We are pleased to announce the continuation of the Fellowship in Breast, Endocrine and Melanoma Surgery at both The Tweed Valley Hospital and John Flynn Private Hospital for a one-year period commencing January 2026. This fellowship offers an outstanding opportunity for training in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery, Endocrine Surgery and Complex Melanoma and Soft Tissue Tumour Surgery, with a substantial clinical workload in operating sessions, post-operative ward care, breast clinics and weekly multi-disciplinary meetings.

The Fellow will have exposure to breast cancer and axillary surgery and Level I and II oncoplastic reconstructive surgery (including direct to implant (DTI) and 2-stage reconstruction, Latissimus Dorsi flap reconstruction, therapeutic mammoplasty, symmetrisation mammoplasty, perforator flaps (LICAP, LTAP, AICAP, TDAP, combined flaps) breast reconstruction etc).

Applicants are expected to participate in a 1 in 3 on-call Fellows roster at Tweed Hospital sharing general surgical on-call duties with 2 other fellows in Upper GI and Colorectal. There are 9 General Surgeons at the Tweed/John Flynn Hospitals and is staffed by a full complement of Advanced Trainees in General Surgery. Expectations are that you will be involved in teaching, supervising and mentoring at this level.

Applicants should hold a FRACS; be eligible for registration with AHPRA and NSW Medical Board; have recently completed advanced training in general surgery. This position involves working with 3 specialist surgeons and will also assist with private surgical operations. You will be encouraged to participate in clinical programs, initiate research, oversee the Breast Outpatient and Breast Assessment Clinics, and teach medical students.

Unit Consultants:

A/Prof Nic Crampton

Dr Su-Lin Leong

Dr Zackariah Clement

To learn more about this great opportunity contact A/Prof Nic Crampton [email protected]

To Apply

Please email your current CV to Elizabeth Whale, Tweed Valley Hospital - [email protected]