Trainee - Unaccredited Position

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 31 January 2027
Remuneration:  $89,095.00 - $139,187.00 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM25924 - Cardiothoracic Surgery - Unaccredited Trainee
Location: St George Hospital, Kogarah NSW

The Cardiothoracic department (including the facility at St George Private) performs around 200 cardiac and 200 thoracic surgical procedures per year, and general thoracic surgery (including minimally invasive). There are generally between 12 – 20 inpatients at any one time. Most of the cardiac caseload is coronary and valvular surgery, as well as routine and emergency aortic surgery. Minimally invasive surgery cardiac and thoracic surgery is performed according to surgeon preferences. Assistance at the adjacent Private Hospital may be required.

There are 4 consultants, who operate a daily theatre list on a rotating roster. Generally, 4 registrars (including one accredited trainee) staff a 2-shift roster from Monday to Friday (3 registrars from 0700 – 1700, and one from 1200 – 2000). Weekends and weeknight cover are rostered 1:4 providing a 24-hour service. 

Unaccredited Trainees are expected to co-ordinate and attend weekly Outpatient/Post-operative Review Clinic, as well as Pre-Admissions Clinic. Departmental teaching occurs weekly.

The vision for Southeastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to our community being healthy and well, and providing the best possible compassionate care.

St George Hospital is an accredited, principal teaching hospital of the University of New South Wales. It is the largest hospital in SESLHD with 627 inpatient beds. It is a Level 1 Trauma Centre and a leader in trauma and emergency management in NSW. The hospital’s proximity to Sydney airport makes it a vital service, providing first response to the airport precinct.

The hospital is in Kogarah, 14 kilometres south of the Sydney CBD and a kilometre from Botany Bay. It is well serviced by buses, trains and major roads. The area is well known for its cosmopolitan cafes and restaurants, as well as its food and cultural markets which showcase the distinct flavours and traditions of Kogarah's multicultural community.