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Position:
Oncoplastic Breast & Endocrine Surgical Fellow
Level:
First Year
Location:
Holden Street, Gosford, 2250
Contact:
Dr Paul (Ping-en) Chen
Gosford hospital is a major teaching hospital located on the central coast of New South Wales, 40km north of Sydney. The hospital services a population of over 300,000 and in 2021 the region treated 292 new breast cancer cases.
The successful applicant will have exposure to a breadth of oncoplastic breast ,endocrine and general surgical experiences. The fellow will have access to 7 full day public lists per month. In 2018 the unit performed a total of 358 benign and malignant breast cases and 73 endocrine cases. There were a total of 68 oncoplastic breast reconstructive cases including single stage and 2 stage implant based reconstructions, therapeutic mammoplasty and symmetrisation procedures.
The fellow will also have an opportunity to participate in autologous breast reconstruction with the plastics team.
This is a 1 FTE position and will expect above full time senior registrar salary. The on-call commitments include 2.5 days ASU general surgical on-call per fortnight in the capacity as a junior consultant. 1 day per week is designated to teaching and research commitments in conjunction with the University of Newcastle.
All 3 surgeons perform oncoplastic breast and endocrine surgery. The Fellow will have good experience in oncoplastic level 1 and 2 caseload as will as thyroid and parathyroid surgery.
The fellow will have access to resources with the University of Newcastle to facilitate research and publication requirements.
| Hospital culture is one of respect and professionalism | Yes |
| A published and accessible complaint management process | Yes |
| Computer facilities / IT Support | Yes |
| Private Study Areas | Yes |
| General hospital educational activities | Yes |
| Regular supervision, assessment, and feedback | Yes |
| Safe hours practised | Yes |
| Access to external education activities for Fellow | Yes |
| Credentialed and specialist surgical staff committed to assist surgical training of BreastSurgANZ Fellow | Yes |
Breast Oncoplastic Surgery:
> 100 cases per year of Oncoplastic 1 & 2 mammoplasty including LICAP and AICAP flap.
Breast Reconstruction Surgery:
Over 20 implant based reconstructions per year
General and Other Surgery:
ndocrine surgery - thyroid and parathyroid surgery, over 40 per year general cases, laproscopic hernia plus gall bladder surgery. Melanoma, skin cancer over 20 per year.
Breakdown of hours:
7 full day public list per month; 2.5 days oncall as general surgeon in ASU unit per fortnight in the role of junior consultant; breast screen experience.
Private Consulting:
N/A
MDT:
Once per fortnight
Academic & Research:
One day per week teaching/research in conjunction with the University of Newcastle
Funded:
year FTE role commencing early February 2022
Salary:
will be Full time salary equivalent to Senior Registrar salary (or greater) and minimum salary package and requirements and conditions as required by law in the Hospital jurisdiction will apply
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