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Onconephrology First Year Consultant
28hpf Fractional/Fixed Term from 01 February 2027 – 31 January 2028
The Royal Melbourne is one of Victoria’s largest hospitals providing a comprehensive range of health services including acute, sub-acute, general, and specialist medical services throughout inpatient and community-based facilities. We are also a proud part of the world-renowned Melbourne Biomedical Precinct, working in collaboration to advance research for continuous improvement of clinical care.
Unit Description:
The Royal Melbourne Hospital Department of Nephrology is recognised as a leader in kidney care, education, research and innovation, providing comprehensive tertiary and quaternary nephrology services across Victoria. In partnership with Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, we are developing Australia's first formal Onconephrology service, bringing together nephrology, oncology and haematology expertise to care for patients experiencing kidney disease and treatment-related complications associated with cancer therapies. This unique service sits within the internationally recognised Parkville Precinct, one of the world's leading biomedical and healthcare hubs.

About the role:

An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and motivated Consultant Nephrologist to join our emerging Onconephrology service on a fixed-term, part-time basis (0.4 EFT + CST) for 12 months.

This pioneering role will provide the successful applicant with the opportunity to further develop expertise in the rapidly expanding field of Onconephrology, supporting patients with cancer-associated kidney disease and treatment-related nephrotoxicity across both The Royal Melbourne Hospital and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. The position has been established through philanthropic funding and represents the first dedicated role of its kind in Australia.

In this role you will:

·         Provide specialist outpatient and inpatient Onconephrology care.

·         Work closely with multidisciplinary teams across nephrology, oncology and haematology.

·         Lead and participate in multidisciplinary meetings focused on complex immune-related adverse events, renal myeloma and glomerular disease.

·         Support the development of referral pathways, clinical guidelines and innovative models of care.

·         Contribute to quality improvement, audit and research activities that shape the future of Onconephrology services.

·         Play an important role in education and workforce development within an emerging subspecialty.

This is a rare opportunity to influence the development of a new specialty area, improve outcomes for patients with cancer-related kidney disease and help establish a sustainable statewide model of Onconephrology care.

Please click on the click here to view the PD for additional information regarding the role.

About You:

You are a collaborative and forward-thinking Nephrologist who is passionate about delivering excellent patient care and helping shape the future of subspecialty nephrology services.  Interest in Onconephrology, immune-related adverse events,

glomerular disease or cancer-associated kidney disease are encouraged to apply.
You will bring:

• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) or equivalent specialist qualification.
• Current or eligible registration with AHPRA.
• A demonstrated interest in Onconephrology, cancer-associated kidney disease and multidisciplinary care.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience or interest in clinical audit, quality improvement, research and education.
• The ability to work effectively across diverse clinical teams and build strong professional relationships

Required:

•                    Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia (for international Medical Graduates)

•                    MBBS or equivalent tertiary qualifications

•                    Fellowship

Benefits:

•                A Values based organisation offering great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement, including training and research opportunities, and access to mentorship and leadership programs.

•                Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including On-site staff gym, Staff Medical Service, Employee Assistance Program, Peer Support Program - run by our dedicated employees.

•                Salary packaging options, discounted onsite car parking, close to public transport.
Interested?

Upload your resume, cover letter and two references 

(If you are not currently paid employee of RMH, can you please use your personal email address to apply).

For more information, please contact Dr Irene Ruderman via email: irene.ruderman@mh.org.au

Don't delay. Apply Now! Recruitment is ongoing, with interviews commencing as soon as suitable candidates are received.

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