Unaccredited Trainee - Plastic Surgery (2026 Clinical Year)

Northern Beaches Hospital provides world-class, Level 5 delineation services for both public and private patients. The hospital features 486 beds, 50-bed Emergency Department, 20-bed general and cardiothoracic ICU, 14 fully equipped theatres, including hybrid theatres, two cardiac catheter labs and four procedure rooms and a state of the art education and interactive SIM centre.

This is a great opportunity to join our dynamic and innovative clinical community with access to some of the most modern facilities and equipment in Sydney. We are located 10 minutes from the vibrant social precinct of the Northern Beaches area and 20 minutes from Sydney CBD.

About the Department

The Northern Beaches Hospital Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department provides a plastic surgical service to the Northern Beaches and surrounding community, and acute trauma care for emergency patients in the fields of plastic, maxillofacial and hand surgery. It also delivers microvascular and reconstructive surgery support for all patients at the Hospital. Services available to public patients:

• Hold a medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) and be registrable with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Demonstrated clinical practice as a registered medical practitioner for a minimum of two years with progress towards career goals in Plastic Surgery
• Demonstrated clinical competency and an ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgment and expertise
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management and evidence of sound working knowledge of legal and ethical obligations governing medical practice
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills, time management and problem solving skills in the clinical setting as part of a multidisciplinary team

• Management of acute injuries and trauma - adults and paediatrics.
  
  
• Breast reconstruction post breast cancer surgery.
  
  
• Skin cancer surgery.
  
  
• Microvascular surgery.
  
  
• Reconstructive surgery.
  
  Additional services available to private patients:
  
• Post weight-loss plastic surgery, including:
  
  
  o breast lift/reduction
  
  o belt lipectomy
  
  o brachioplasty
  
  o thigh lift.
  
  
• A full spectrum of cosmetic surgery, including:
  
  
  o breast lift/reduction/augmentation
  
  o abdominoplasty
  
  o facelift
  
  o neck lift
  
  o rhinoplasty
  
  o for gynaecomastia
  
  o liposuction.
  
  Your Role
  
  The Plastic Surgery - Unaccredited Trainee provides clinical assessments, management advice, care of emergency admissions and works with inpatients as required and directed; performing any necessary operative procedures required for the care and treatment of such patients and the arrangement of patient admission and discharge processes. You will attend and assess patients in the Emergency Department and also provide operative care / assistance on patients in theatres during rostered hours and while on call.
  
  For more information regarding this role click here to read the position description.
  
  Your Capabilities
  
  To be successful in this role you will meet the following Selection Criteria:
  
  If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact the Medical Workforce Unit at [email protected]
  
  If you are successful in the role, you will receive a salary relevant to your clinical experience ranging from $111,606 - $140,051 per annum
  
  Resident Medical Practitioner - Medical Practitioners Award
  
  Applications close: 11 August 2025