About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented and enthusiastic RANZCOG trainee to join the team at Mater Mother’s Hospital commencing in February 2025. The position offers exposure to general and high risk antenatal and intrapartum care as well as comprehensive general gynaecology and specialized areas of practice that include colposcopy, gynaecology oncology and advanced laparoscopic surgery.  Non-training registrars of appropriate clinical experience will also be considered for this position.  This role also provides interested candidates an opportunity to participate in the Mater Flying O&G Service, comprising week-long gynaecology-focused rotations delivering care to rural and regional Queensland.  Please note, this is currently a 6-month position, however, opportunities may arise allowing extension to a full 12-month role.

Salary range: per hour plus 11.5% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

You will be rotating through various aspects of tertiary-level antenatal and intrapartum care, as well as training in Queensland’s busiest general gynaecology unit, providing ample opportunity to complete training requirement.

The Mater has a world leading on site education and simulation service. Mater Mothers’ prides itself on its focus on your training and education with 6 hours of rostered education time weekly.  Mater Mothers’ is known for its’ innovative healthcare delivery models and commitment to continuous improvement via audit and research programs.   As the successful applicant you will be expected to be actively involved in these activities.

• Term of after-hours: acting as the senior registrar allocated to labour ward with consultant supervision and oversight.
• 1-2 terms of “Team allocation” involving ANC, caesarean sections, labour ward, gynaecology OPD, gynaecology theatre, early pregnancy clinic, pregnancy assessment centre, ward rounds and management of complex antenatal and postnatal inpatients.  All Team roles are closely aligned with 2-3 Team consultants to maximise teaching, support and supervision as the trainee progresses toward increasing independent practice.
• ½ - 1 term of advanced gynaecology: including colposcopy, general gynaecology OPD and theatre.
• Ad hoc weeks attached to the Flying O&G team: working with the allocated consultant to provide gynaecology outpatient and operative services to rural and remote areas of south-west Queensland.
• All trainees are expected to be involved in rostered education sessions, audit, policy review and have the opportunity for involvement in further research.

About you

We are seeking an accomplished and enthusiastic Registrar (or experienced non-training registrar) who is looking to build upon their skills in general obstetrics and gynaecology.

Why join us?

The Mater Mother’s Hospital delivers upwards of 11,000 babies each year and is situated within walking distance of Brisbane’s busy South Bank precinct.  In return for your skills you will have the opportunity to be employed by an Australian Health leader and work in a truly collaborative and supportive environment.

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

• Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
• Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
• Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Access to on-site, discounted parking
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues

Closing date for applications is 11^th November 2024.

For further information, please contact Dr Emma Paterson, Deputy Director Obstetrics & Gynaecology on 07 3163 1594.