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Bariatric Surgical Fellow
Herston
Gain advanced fellowship training in bariatric surgery within one of Queensland’s largest tertiary bariatric services.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L10-L13, L4-L9 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/RBH686831 |
| Closing date | 21-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | 12 months |
| Contact person | Dr George Hopkins |
| Contact details | (07) 3647 0642 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
Join the Bariatric Surgery team at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital as a Fellow, Registrar or Senior Registrar, gaining advanced exposure to a high-volume tertiary and subspecialist bariatric surgical service. This role provides comprehensive experience across the clinical, operative, endoscopic and radiological management of bariatric patients, working within a multi-surgeon team caring for patients with complex obesity and weight-related conditions.
You will contribute to outpatient clinics, perioperative care, operative procedures, emergency general surgery services, and multidisciplinary patient management. The role offers significant opportunities to develop expertise in bariatric surgery, endoscopic management of bariatric conditions and complications, while actively participating in education, quality improvement, research, and the supervision of junior medical staff.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- Provide high-quality clinical care across bariatric and general surgical services
- Participate in operative, outpatient, endoscopic, and on-call surgical activities
- Support quality improvement, clinical governance, and patient safety initiatives
- Contribute to teaching, supervision, and mentoring of junior medical staff and trainees
- Participate in research, audit, and service development activities
Benefits when working for us
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Further information
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