Unaccredited Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery Registrar - Darwin NT

Job summary

To be part of the Plastic Surgery team providing a timely and high quality service to the population of over 250,000 and visitors to the Top End.

Responsibilities

• Admit, manage and discharge patients from the service under the supervision of the Plastic Surgeon with the aim of providing the highest possible standards of care.
• Participate in the twenty-four hour on-call roster as required to ensure the proper functioning of the service.
• Provide supervision and training to junior medical staff and other clinical staff, including those in other Divisions as appropriate.
• Take a lead role in Radiology Review meetings and in planning/scheduling for upcoming surgery.
• Provide medico-legal and other reports under supervision as appropriate.
• Participate in research, educational and professional development.
• Initiate and participate in quality assurance activities, peer review practices and continuing Medical Education.
• Participate in audit, risk management activities and research.
• Participate in other activities related to the Plastic Surgery service within the Royal Darwin Hospital as directed by the Plastic Surgery Surgeon.
• Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.

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