Unaccredited Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Registrar in Ballarat

The Unaccredited Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Registrar will provide clinical support to Consultant Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons in the delivery of high-quality surgical care across Ballarat and the surrounding region. The position will involve supervised assessment and management of patients in outpatient, inpatient and operative settings, including assisting with surgical procedures, coordinating perioperative care and facilitating communication between patients, consultants, hospitals and multidisciplinary teams.

As a privately employed registrar, the successful candidate will support the delivery of both private and public patient services undertaken by Ballarat Plastic Surgery by WPRS and its consultant surgeons, subject to relevant hospital appointments, credentialing and clinical supervision arrangements. The position is intended to provide valuable clinical exposure to Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery for a medical practitioner seeking to further develop their surgical experience and pursue future specialist training.

Key responsibilities

• Undertake initial and follow-up clinical assessments of patients under the supervision of Consultant Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons
• Assist with the development, implementation and review of patient management plans
• Provide supervised clinical care across outpatient, inpatient and perioperative settings
• Assist Consultant Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons during private and public surgical procedures at participating hospitals
• Participate in preoperative assessment, surgical preparation and postoperative patient management
• Support consultant-led outpatient clinics, including assessment of new referrals and review of existing patients
• Coordinate appropriate investigations, referrals and follow-up arrangements
• Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive clinical records, including consultation notes, progress notes, referrals and discharge summaries
• Work collaboratively with Consultant Surgeons, nursing staff, hand therapists, allied health professionals and administrative teams
• Participate in clinical teaching, case discussions, morbidity and mortality reviews and other educational activities where available

About you

• Medical degree (MBBS, MD or equivalent) recognised for medical practice in Australia
• Current registration, or eligibility for registration, with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) appropriate to the duties of the position
• Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
• Previous postgraduate clinical experience in a hospital environment, including exposure to surgical patient management
• Sound clinical assessment, decision-making and patient management skills appropriate to level of experience
• Ability to work effectively under consultant supervision and recognise the limitations of one's own clinical competence
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including accurate clinical documentation
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• Commitment to patient safety, professional conduct and high-quality clinical care
• Ability and willingness to work across Ballarat and regional clinical locations as reasonably required

About us

WPRS is an established regional specialist healthcare provider delivering Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Dermatology, Hand Therapy and related specialist services across western Victoria and south-eastern South Australia. Ballarat Plastic Surgery by WPRS represents an expansion of these services into the Ballarat region, with a growing team of Consultant Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons providing specialist consulting, procedural and surgical care. The service is being developed to support both private and public patients, with a focus on improving access to specialist surgical services in Ballarat and surrounding regional communities.

Nature of Appointment

This is a full-time, fixed-term appointment for 12 months commencing February 2027 and concluding January 2028. The position is privately employed by Ballarat Plastic Surgery by WPRS and is not a public hospital employment appointment. Clinical activities at participating hospitals will be subject to relevant service arrangements, credentialing, clinical privileges and consultant supervision. The position is unaccredited for RACS SET training purposes. Appointment does not guarantee future entry into an accredited surgical training program. The Registrar may be required to undertake reasonable travel between Ballarat and regional clinical locations as part of their duties.