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The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) is the specialist medical college responsible for assessment of overseas trained specialist qualifications. There are job opportunities at consultant level in Australia and New Zealand  and limited availability at registrar and SHO (basic surgical trainee) level in New Zealand.

If you hold qualifications from the UK, Ireland, Canada, USA or RSA you may be eligible for conditional registration in the field of Surgery in Australia and New Zealand.

For Candidates from Western Europe the qualifications and training programs from each region are assessed individually. Please contact Plexus to discuss your individual situation.

Available Jobs

Do you want to live in a location that offers big city living in a regional setting? Enjoy galleries, festivals, restaurants and an array of sports with this General Surgery position today!

This location will allow you to discover the real Australia, as you bike, hike, canyon, cave and abseil the great outdoors. Taste, smell and indulge your senses with the splendour of country cooking, cool climate wines and traditional ales. Or simply meander through the towns and villages surrounding this region and make the most of the relaxed pace of our country lifestyle.

This General Surgeon position requires a VMO or a Staff Specialist with:
-Demonstrated commitment to continuing medical education relevant to area of practice and a willingness to commit to an equitable hospital on-call roster.
-Willingness to teach medical students and other staff of the hospital when reasonably requested.
-Evidence of a Fellowship of a recognised Australasian Specialist College in the area of speciality and proof of recognition as a specialist.
-Demonstrated significant experience in the relevant nominated specialty practice and evidence of competence in skills relevant to Australian rural hospital practice, including trauma and emergency scenarios.

If you are currently working in Australia and are interested in this General Surgeon position, please contact Joanne Burton at Plexus Medical Recruitment today! At info@plexusrecruitment.com.au or phone +61 3 9836 0655

General Surgery Registrar South Island NZ July 2013 start date

Our client is located in the South Island of New Zealand and provides tertiary level care for the region's 180,000 people. The Hospital is an approximately 400 beds and located in two easy to reach locations near the centre of the city.  With University links they pride themselves on being able to offer an array of ongoing study options for you to push the boundaries of your career.
 
Famous for being a university city of Scottish heritage, the city is New Zealand's oldest and offers a wonderful combination of fine architecture and cultural riches. The population of about 122,000 people includes 23,000 students, who in turn add vibrancy and cultural diversity to the city. Operating as the main business and service centre for the province has created the need for modern, extensive facilities. A wonderfully clean, green natural environment is a key attraction of living in this city, where streets, gardens and parks are safe. More and more people are choosing to settle in the area, taking advantage of all the lifestyle assets of a big metropolitan city without the disadvantages of high living expenses, heavy traffic and long commuting hours.

With a good mix of SET and non-SET positions available and exposure to a broad range of surgical specialties and subspecialties (including tertiary level caseloads) - why would you consider anywhere else?
 
By working in a University Hospital and being guided by a team of dedicated Surgeons, Registrars will experience great support for educational needs including the RACS, the Part 1 and Part II courses.  Weekly teaching plus case discussions, journal clubs and peer review sessions are part of the regular events available to Registrars.
 
In a department that has a strong academic presence; opportunities for the successful candidates will be far and wide and will involve excellent opportunities to undertake research as part of training.
 
Successful candidates will have a minimum of two years post graduate medical experience, posses a strong Surgical interest and be able to start July 2013.

If you want to know more about this General Surgery Registrar job and you have experience in a comparable health service such as Australia, UK, Ireland, Canada or the USA. Then please forward your CV to Joanne Burton at info@plexusrecruitment.com.au in the strictest confidence.

Join a team of 13 consultant General Surgeons in this busy dept in the largest city in new Zealand. The General Surgery department services the adult surgical needs of more than 533,000 people. Currently there are two 34-bed surgical wards. There are thirteen General Surgeons in the department, four Fellows, five Advanced Surgical Trainees and eight Basic Trainee Surgeons.

Our client is offering four 12 month Fellowship positions beginning January 2014 for General Surgeons with interest in one of the following areas:
-Colorectal
-Upper GI/HPB
-Bariatric
-Breast
-Endocrinology
-Head and Neck
-Melanoma

The General Surgeon will be responsible for outpatient clinics and theatre sessions including 1 acute theatre day per week, with ongoing management of acute patients.

As New Zealand's largest city, Auckland offers a collection of contemporary lifestyles, cultural heritage and colourful multi-cultural distinctiveness set within an unspoiled marine environment. Popularly known as the "City of Sails" because the harbour is dotted with hundreds of yachts at any time and has more per capita than any other city in the world. The cities 1.4 million people are a wonderful melting pot of European, South Pacific and Asian cultures blended with a strong indigenous Maori heritage. Living in Auckland gives you the chance to utilize and enjoy state-of-the-art facilities and services whilst experiencing cosmopolitan living and an outdoor environment brimming with natural beauty. It’s no wonder the city is consistently voted as one of the world's best lifestyle cities.

To be eligible for this position, all applicants must have FRACS or equivalent.

If you are interested in finding out more about this NZ medical job then let us know! Contact Joanne Burton at Plexus Medical Recruitment today, via info@plexusrecruitment.com.au

This Plastic Surgery role specifically centres around the provision of general plastic and hand surgery, as well as reconstructive plastic surgery associated with cancer services (in particular, breast, head and neck) and trauma.

As a part of a tight knit and dedicated team of surgeons across numerous clinical units there will be a strong commitment to clinical teaching and quality improvement. Opportunities to develop clinical research within the surgery will be encouraged.

This location truly has the best of both worlds. Enjoy the niceties of a regional town, whilst having access to city amenities. The region is well known for its diverse range of local produce, from game and organic vegetables to farmhouse cheeses and chocolates, enjoy the town’s delectible restaurants, cafes and bars. Or if the great outdoors is more your calling, the city has a range of parks, bike tracks and tours. No matter who you are, this town has you covered - and all within a 2 hour drive from Melbourne!

A primary medical degree fully registrable in Victoria, the qualification of FRACS or equivalent and appropriate experience are essential.

For more information on this Consultant Plastic Surgeon position, please contact Joanne Burton at Plexus Medical Recruitment today, via info@plexusrecruitment.com.au or call 03 9836 0655

Looking for that perfect balance between maintaining enough professional challenge while managing an active personal life? This stunning NZ location can provide you with both!

Due to a senior consultant’s retirement, there is a rare chance for a General Surgeon to join an invigorating team. You would be working in a very modern facility with a friendly and warm atmosphere.

In the last year this 130 bed hospital serves a population of about 55,000 and last year had:

• 12,000 hospital discharges

• 71,000 outpatient attendances

17,500 emergency department attendances

This region really does provide a lifestyle unlike any other. Renowned for its outdoor activities, spend your days off exploring the numerous ski fields, lakes and mountains.  Furthermore, even though a provincial coastal town, nothing is too far away! Enjoy the amenities and resources of a big town, but the security and community of a small region.  

You must be eligible for registration in New Zealand.  Qualifications and experience from the following countries are very highly regarded: Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Norway, Republic of Ireland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, United Kingdom, USA.

If you are interested in this unique General Surgery position, or you are interested in similar jobs, please contact Joanne Burton at Plexus Medical Recruitment today! At info@plexusrecruitment.com.au 

Our client is keen to speak to you if you are PGY2+ for a General Surgery House Officer RMO position. You will be joining a large tertiary referral teaching hospital. This DHB provides a range of services including I.D; Endocrine; Cardiology; Gastroenterology; Blood and Cancer; Neurology; Renal; Respiratory; AT &R; Geriatrics and Rheumatology.

The hospitals have a strong relationship with a highly respected medical teaching university and trainees also provide teaching for medical students and junior doctors.  

The fantastic metro location of this North Island service is home to an abundance of quality cafes, restaurants and bars that are within an easy walking distance, as well as galleries, theatres and museums, making it an exciting place to live. For the sport and recreation enthusiasts, the region is encircled by a "greenbelt" of tracks and parks for you to explore on your days off. In addition to this, there are plenty of vineyards, beaches and golf courses nearby to visit.

It is essential that you will be able to commence work in June 2013.  

This will be a highly sought after position! To express your interest for the General Surgery RMO House Officer position, please contact Joanne Burton at Plexus Medical Recruitment via info@plexusrecruitment.com.au