Clinical Education Fellow (Postgraduate Fellow) - Division of Surgery

Expression of Interest – Post Graduate Clinical Education Fellow

Northern Beaches Hospital Clinical school

Macquarie Medical School

  1 FTE Division of Surgery – Northern Beaches Hospital

 Northern Beaches Clinical School in conjunction with Northern Beaches Hospital (NBH) is currently seeking expressions of interest for the position of Post Graduate Clinical Education Fellow in the Divisions of Surgery.

The Clinical Education Fellow is responsible for supporting the clinical teaching and learning activities for second, third and fourth year Macquarie Medical School students undertaking their clinical placements in Medicine/Surgery at Northern Beaches Hospital (NBH).  Activities include provision of teaching sessions, support and organisation of Doctors in Training to deliver teaching and supervision, and coordination of student assessment requirements.

The position will also contribute to the student induction and support activities, including provision of pastoral care as needed. The position contributes to evaluation and continuous improvement initiatives including periodic review and enhancement of clinical experiences delivered at NBH.

Reporting to the Head of the Northern Beaches Clinical School, the Clinical Education Fellow provides a key point of contact between Doctors in Training, Clinical Supervisors, Clinical Leads, the Clinical School Officer and the Head of School.

The Fellow will also provide clinical care and oversee the management of patients at NBH, including but not limited to consultation services to inpatients as requested by other specialties, participation in outpatient clinics and services, and an on-call roster and associated duties as required

In the clinical role, the fellow will commit to undertake training and education of junior medical staff and registrars and ensure they are well supported.  Participation in hospital meetings and committees is expected to promote best clinical practice and a culture of education and learning within the hospital, and maintain the fellow’s own professional development.

The anticipated start date for the role is February 2026. 

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Key responsibilities:

Education Fellow

·        In consultation to the Head of School and Clinical Surgical Lead, support the provision of clinical experiences in Surgery for second, third and fourth year medical students at Northern Beaches Clinical School.

·        Support the implementation of the assessment framework at Northern Beaches Clinical School.

·        Undertake periodic reviews of clinical experiences and clinical teaching:

·        Provide responsive pastoral care and support to students on placement at Northern Beaches Clinical School, in alignment with any agreed policies and processes, and contribute as a Portfolio Mentor

·        Provide mentorship and support the development of Junior Medical staff involved in the delivery of clinical teaching and learning, clinical supervision and assessments

·        Support students and supervisors undertaking Macquarie MD research projects at NBH, where required.

·        Attendance at regular clinical school meetings

·        Support the Clinical School Officer to provide a safe and supportive clinical placement for students

 Clinical Role:

• Provide a clinical service consistent within your defined scope of practice for NBH including consultation services as required by other specialties/Senior Medical Officers and participate in an on call roster as determined by the Head of Unit and Surgical Director.
• Perform ward rounds as required for inpatient care as far as possible within the normal working hours (8am – 5pm) and provide clinical management and timely treatment of patients under your care both as an inpatient and outpatient where applicable.
• Supervise and commit to accurate documentation in and completion of medical records to reflect clinical decisions, tests, procedures and discharge diagnoses and comply with patient admission and discharge policies: including documentation, planning of admission/discharge, day of procedure admission and timely discharge.
• Ensure appropriate arrangements are made for patients on discharge from hospital to maximise continuity of care and good health outcomes.  Liaise with patient family and carers as appropriate and other health professions involved in ongoing patient management and care.
• Supervision of junior staff in the provision of care, including formal handover, communication between clinicians with deteriorating patients, and meeting standards of care.

  To be successful in the role you will:

·        MBBS or equivalent and be currently registered or eligible for registration with AHPRA. 

·        Completed Fellowship of a Royal Australasian College of Surgeons or other specialist recognition as provided for in the NSW Staff Specialist (State) Award. 

·        Demonstrated ability and experience in coordinating or delivering clinical teaching and learning, including clinical supervision of medical students and Doctors in Training. 

·        Demonstrated high level of competence in interpersonal skills, consultation and effective communication with staff of the hospital including Junior Medical staff, professional organisations, medical organisations, medical colleges and universities. 

·        Demonstrated commitment and experience in driving a culture of clinical and educational excellence

 Enquires:

For all enquiries, please contact the Head of Northern Beaches Clinical School for Macquarie University, A/Prof Patricia Hullah at patricia.hullah@mq.edu.au

 To Apply:

 Please send a cover letter addressing the selection competencies and your CV to Head of Northern Beaches Clinical School for Macquarie University, A/Prof Patricia Hullah at patricia.hullah@mq.edu.au and NBH Chief Operating Officer, A/Prof. Peter Thomas at  Peter.Thomas@healthscope.com.au by COB 11 August 2025.