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Thoracic Surgery Registrar - Unaccredited

12-month Fixed term Full Time Position commencing 2nd February 2026.

Thoracic Surgery Registrar – Unaccredited – Position Description

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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 Thoracic Surgical Service performs over 600 cases per year with 5 dedicated operating sessions, 3 clinics & 2 MDMs weekly.

The Service employs 4 specialist Thoracic Surgeons and is supported by a Fellow, SET Trainee and a non-accredited Thoracic Surgery Registrar, resident staff and a Lung Liaison Nurse.

Whilst the Service is part of the RMH Cardiothoracic Unit, the Thoracic Service operates independently with no requirement for the Registrar to participate in Cardiac Surgery.                         

A 1-in-3 Thoracic call roster is shared between the Fellow and Registrars.

About the role:

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to join our Thoracic Surgery Unit at the Royal Melbourne Hospital to learn and participate in thoracic surgery patient care, training, research and mentoring as per the requirements of the specific role.

The position will include:

• Assist in the care of Thoracic Surgery Patients
• Train in Thoracic Surgery
• Inpatient referrals, operating sessions, RMH Multi-Disciplinary meeting and RMH Outpatient clinics.
• Monday – morning ward round, Pre-Admission Clinic (PAC) am
• Tuesday – morning ward round, Operating – all day
• Wednesday – morning ward round, Operating – all day
• Thursday – morning ward round, PAC am, assistance in MDM list-building
• Friday – morning ward round, Cardiothoracic Journal Club, RMH MDM, RMH Clinic (am)
• Optional – PMCC Lung Clinic Monday and Thursday clinic (am), PMCC MDM Thursday (am)

About You:

• Current General 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
• Ability to work in a team
• Well-developed communication and presentation skills.
• At least 3 months rotation as Cardiothoracic Resident

Application Instructions:

Upload to your application.

• Cover Letter 
  • To be addressed to A/Prof Phillip Antippa
• Current Curriculum Vitae 
• Using the template provided, either upload two references to your application or have them emailed directly to ditrecruitment@mh.org.au

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?

Find out more about The Royal Melbourne Hospital 

For more information, please contact Associate Professor Phillip Antippa at phillip.antippa@mh.org.au +61 3 9342 8545 

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

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.

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