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2027 Hepatology Fellow

This is a 12-month 0.7 FTE Fixed term, Part Time position (60.2 Hours per Fortnight) commencing 1st February 2027.

Hepatology Research Fellow - Position Description

Reference Template for download

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 Hepatology Fellowship is a highly rewarding one-year clinical and research programme designed to develop advanced Hepatology expertise within a large tertiary teaching hospital environment, with good exposure to complex liver disease management, multidisciplinary care, and clinical trials, and the opportunities for research across the broader Parkville Biomedical Precinct.

About the role:

The Fellow will play an integral role in both clinical service delivery and the continued growth of the department’s collaborative research profile. The position offers excellent exposure to the multidisciplinary management of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) including immunotherapy, complex portal hypertension, all aetiologies of liver disease, acute liver failure and decompensated liver disease, including Fontan-associated liver disease and porphyria. Fellows will also gain experience within a large and active Hepatology Clinical Trials Unit. Roles include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinating and contributing to the Hepatology Liver Cancer Multidisciplinary Meeting (MDM).
• Participating in 3–4 specialist outpatient clinics per week.
• Assisting the clinical team in the management of complex inpatient Hepatology referrals and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) referrals.
• Developing expertise in advanced non-invasive liver assessment techniques, including Fibroscan, shear wave elastography, and bedside liver ultrasound.
• Supporting multidisciplinary clinical services and collaborating with registrars and allied teams to deliver timely, high-quality patient care.
• Working closely with the HCC and liver CNCs, for general hepatology management.
• Performing and assisting the liver CNCs with ascitic taps.
• Endoscopy as appropriate for level of training.

About You:

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

·       Appropriate tertiary health qualifications – MBBS or equivalent

·       Ability to work in a team

·       Well-developed communication and presentation skills

Application Instructions:

Please upload to your application:

·       Cover Letter

·       Current Curriculum Vitae

·       Two references are required to support your application

·       Referees - Download reference template (upload directly to application) or email 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?

Apply via MH Careers and upload you Resume and Cover Letter

Find out more about The Royal Melbourne Hospital

For more information, please contact Dr Ashok Raj - ashok.raj2@mh.org.au.

Don't delay. Apply Now! Recruitment is ongoing, with interviews commencing as soon as suitable candidates are received and the position may close early.

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