We are pleased to offer a fellowship at Joondalup Health Campus commencing 2026. As the only post in Western Australia endorsed by ANZMOSS, it offers an outstanding opportunity for training in bariatric and upper gastro-intestinal surgery (benign upper gastro-intestinal and malignant gastric surgery) with a substantial clinical workload in operating sessions, post-operative ward care, acute general surgery and multi-disciplinary meetings.
Joondalup Health Campus (operated by Ramsay Health) is one the largest hospitals in Western Australia, situated a 25-minute drive north of Perth CBD. Joondalup Health Campus operates one of the busiest emergency departments in WA, and it sees more than 100,000 patients every year.
We are also a state bariatric referral centre performing approximately 800 bariatric surgeries (including 280 public cases) and 100 hiatus hernias yearly.
The fellowship offers training and experience primarily in bariatric surgery focusing on minimally invasive techniques. The fellow will have significant exposure to sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass (both one anastomosis and roux-en-y) and revisional surgery.
It is expected that the fellow will be involved in all bariatric and upper gastro-intestinal emergencies. There is also opportunity for the fellow to have exposure to some endoscopic intervention in addition to regular endoscopy.
There will be an on-call commitment for General Surgery (1 in 5 currently).
- The Fellow will work under the supervision of 4 specialist surgeons and assist with private surgical operations.
- The fellow is expected to be involved in teaching and supervising the registrars, junior medical officers and medical students.
- The fellowship holder will also be expected to participate in clinical/collaborative research and quality improvement programs.
Applicants should hold a FRACS, be eligible for registration with the AHPRA, have recently completed advanced training in general surgery, and be seeking further experience in bariatric and upper gastro-intestinal surgery.
You will require personal medical indemnity for private assisting, but Ramsay Health Care will offer employer indemnity for public patients.
Ramsay Health will pay a base retainer to the Fellow, and income will be supplemented by private surgical assisting, which the applicant can retain in total.
What’s in it for you?
Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.
Discounts: Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.
Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.
Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.
Requirements
- Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months
- Depending on the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.
To Apply
All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com
Please contact Dr. David Yong (Director of Joondalup Bariatric Services, Joondalup Health Campus) for further information at admin@jhcdavidyong.com.au or (08) 9400 9899
Closing date: 25 July 2025
