Location: Frankston Public Surgical Centre

Level: PGY3+ (suitable for doctors in their third year post-graduation or beyond)

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. 

Frankston Public Surgical Centre is a satellite hospital of Peninsula Health with 5 theatres and a 32 bed ward. It is utilised exclusively for planned surgery including orthopaedics, general, urology, gynaecology, ENT, plastics and endoscopy. A four bed frequent observation unit is part of the ward structure.

What You Will Be Doing  

Under direction supervision by consultant anaesthetists, you will provide appropriate medical care to patients undergoing anaesthesia for surgery in the operating suite.

You will participate in perioperative medicine and surgical ward rounds, contributing to the care of more medically complex post-operative patients, which includes supporting the (FOU). Engage in surgical ward rounds and aid in the care of routine post-operative patients, encompassing after-hours care. Contribute to Acute Pain Service rounds and assist in the management of post-operative pain.

You will also have the chance to engage in educational, training, and quality assurance meetings for the Department of Anaesthesia and/or Surgery Registrar (please be advised that these sessions are conducted at Frankston Hospital).

Time Allocation:

• 50% Anaesthesia: includes pre-op assessments, intraoperative anaesthetic management, and recovery room care.
• 50% Perioperative & Post-operative Care: Involves surgical ward rounds, patient monitoring, pain management, and discharge planning.

Skills & Experience You Might Gain:

• Airway management and anaesthetic techniques
• Pre-op risk assessment and optimization
• Post-op complication recognition and management
• Multidisciplinary team collaboration
• Exposure to a variety of surgical specialties

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What You Need 

We anticipate you will have:

• Current AHPRA general registration.
• MBBS or equivalent
• Experience PGY3+

What Next 

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact the Medical Workforce Unit on 9784 7325. 

For role specific information contact Shivnesh Ram on sRam@phcn.vic.gov.au

The role ceases advertising on Sunday 17 August 2025

Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 

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/  

*Please refer to Doctors in Training (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria/ASMOF) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2022-2026 for salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experienceIt is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations. 

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