Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon
With a population of over 33,380, Warrnambool is a popular seaside resort and is located 264 kilometres southwest of Melbourne. The city boasts excellent sporting, education, social and cultural facilities. There are several thriving industries within and surrounding Warrnambool which have expanding workforces. In addition, Warrnambool is becoming a preferred coastal retirement centre. There is consequently a rapidly growing local and regional population.
South West Healthcare, Warrnambool Hospital Campus, is currently undergoing a major capital redevelopment which will increase its bed capacity from 155 to 178. South West Healthcare is the major clinical and specialist referral centre for South West Victoria. South West Healthcare hosts the Greater Green Triangle rural Clinical School of the Deakin University Medical School.
South West Healthcare provides a comprehensive range of specialist services. The Warrnambool campus treats in excess of 15,000 inpatients and 24,000 Emergency Department patients per annum; is a designated Regional Trauma Service and has a 6 bed Critical Care Unit. There are currently three Orthopaedic Surgeons based in Warrnambool and South West Healthcare employs two Orthopaedic Registrars and an Orthopaedics HMO. A 60 bed private Hospital, St John of God Healthcare is also located in Warrnambool.
The successful applicant will be part of an evolving team of Orthopaedic Surgeons providing clinical services in Warrnambool and will assist in developing an expanded regional Orthopaedic service.
Attractive remuneration and conditions; together with the mode of appointment; will be negotiated with the successful applicant. A fee for service arrangement would be available.
Enquiries and written applications should be directed to Dr. Alasdair Sutherland (Director of Orthopaedics) on (03) 5564 4217 or Peter O’Brien (Director Medical Services on (03) 5563 1605 or email pobrien@swh.net.au
| Address |
Ryot Street Warrnambool VIC 3280 |
| Tel | 03 5564 4155 |
| Website | www.southwesthealthcare.com.au |