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Peninsula Health
Reference Number 30350
Position Title Obstetric & Gynaecological Registrar - Unaccredited
Employment Status Limited Term Full Time
Location All Sites
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• Join a supportive health care network that is focused on career development, wellbeing and education
• Experience the feel of a large metropolitan hospital away from the hustle and bustle
• First public hospital in Victoria to achieve the 'rainbow tick'


Who We Are and What We Stand For

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.

In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.

What You Will Be Doing

Peninsula Health provides care for around 3000 births a year. We provide a Level 5 maternity service (32 weeks on ward) and cater for high risk pregnancies through our Complex Pregnancy Clinic, Fetal Diagnostic Service and Fetal Monitoring Service. We provide acute and elective gynaecological services that includes AGES level 5 laparoscopy and gynaecology oncology.

Applications are invited from Registered Medical Practitioners for Unaccredited Registrar positions in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Applicants require Australian O & G experience of two years or greater. The position is for 12 months commencing from 6 February 2023.

The Women’s Health Unit at Peninsula Health is looking to recruit motivated Registrars to consolidate our commitment to improving outcomes for our patients and services available to the local area.

Successful candidates will be offered:
• Opportunities to manage Obstetrics and Gynaecology patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Supervision and back up by Consultant Staff with scope to extend to manage patients more independently as appropriate.
• Some exposure to supervised gynaecological operating
• Regular shifts in antenatal clinic and on Labour Ward (including after hours and night duties) with participation in supervision and teaching of Junior Trainees and Medical Students.
• The opportunity to perform theatre lists independently with indirect supervision, according to experience and credentialing status.
• Regular teaching and journal club sessions.
• The opportunity to develop skills and experience in medical education and clinical governance activities.
• Support towards a prevocational pathway to Obstetrics & Gynaecology Training


The Unit prides itself on the support and mentoring we provide as well as the strong working relationship we have with midwives, nurses, Allied Health and other specialties.
Research opportunities are available on site with statistical and Human Research Ethics Committee support.

What You Need

• Obstetric and Gynaecological Experience for minimum of 2 years
• MB BS or equivalent
• General, Limited or provisional registration as a Medical Practitioner
• Relevant experience in clinical management
• Procedural experience in basic Obstetrics & Gynaecology eg. Independence with basic instrumental and caesarean delivery (non-essential) (desirable)

Please see the position description for further information.

What Next

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People, Experience & Performance Team on (03) 9784 2700.

Additional Requirements

Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.


To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:

https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/

This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and meet the requirements of the Peninsula Health immunisation policy.

Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.
Selection Criteria Essential: • Do you have Obstetric and Gynaecological Experience for minimum of 2 years?
Essential: • Are you MB BS or equivalent?
Essential: • Are you a General, Limited or provisional registration as a Medical Practitioner?
Essential: • Do you have relevant experience in clinical management?
Desirable: • Do you have procedural experience in basic Obstetrics & Gynaecology eg. Independence with basic instrumental and caesarean delivery (non-essential)?
Contact Person Patricia Vosdoganes
Contact Number 0397847295
Alternate Contact Person Anne van Wamel-Fisher
Alternate Contact Number 0397847295
Closing Date 29/07/2022
Position Description Position Description - Obs Gyn Registrar - Unaccr.pdf