We are pleased to announce the continuation of the Fellowship in Upper GI and HPB at both John Flynn Private Hospital (JFPH) and Tweed Valley Hospital (TVH) for a one year period commencing February 2026. The Fellowship offers an outstanding opportunity for training in Upper GI and HPB with a substantial clinical workload in operating sessions, post-operative ward care, acute general surgery and fortnightly multi-disciplinary meetings.

Responsibilities would include the coordination of the Upper GI / HPB Multidisciplinary Team Meeting. The fellowship offers training and experience in Bariatric surgery, HPB, Oesophagogastric and Hernia surgery with a focus on minimally invasive techniques including robotic surgery. There would be an on-call commitment. Medical student teaching at TVH will be part of the responsibility for the position. The holder of the fellowship will also be encouraged to participate in clinical / collaborative research and quality improvement programs.

Applicants should hold a FRACS; be eligible for registration with the AHPRA and NSW Medical Board; have recently completed advanced training in general surgery, and be seeking further experience in Upper GI and HPB surgery and management. The Fellow will work under the supervision of specialist surgeons and assist with private surgical operations.

The successful applicant for the position will be required to hold combined appointments both at JFPH and Tweed Valley Hospital. These appointments are mutually dependent.

You will require personal medical indemnity cover, but employer indemnity will be offered by Ramsay Health Care. You will receive a base salary of 0.5FTE + overtime from Northern NSW Local Health District. Ramsay Health will also pay a base retainer to the Fellow and income will be further supplemented from private surgical assisting, which can be retained in total by the applicant.

Remuneration and conditions for Tweed Valley Hospital are in accordance with the relevant NSW Award. Successful applicants will be required to submit a National Police Check.