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Intensive Care Medicine – Transition Fellow

12-month, Full Time Fixed Term positions commencing 1 February 2027. 

ICU Transitional Fellow – Echo Position Description

ICU Transitional Fellow – Education Position Description

ICU Transitional Fellow – Quality & Safety Position Description

ICU Transitional Fellow – Research 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 RMH Intensive Care Unit is a recognized leader in tertiary and quaternary critical care. As one of Australia's largest and most active ICUs, our state-of-the-art 42-bed facility admits over 3,000 patients annually. As a tier 2 ECMO centre and ICU for our precinct partners (Royal Women’s Hospital and the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre) we manage a diverse caseload includes major trauma, cardiac and neurosurgery, stroke, oncology, complex obstetrics, and infectious diseases. Beyond the unit, our staff lead the Medical Emergency Response team, attending more than 3,000 MET and Code Blue calls each year.

Accredited by the College of Intensive Care Medicine (CICM) for 24 months of core training, we offer specialized exposure to cardiothoracic, neurological, and trauma intensive care.

The unit is organized into four pods (A, B, C, and D), each staffed by a dedicated medical team comprising a consultant, registrar, and resident. Senior Registrars are rostered 24/7 to supervise and support general registrars. On-site Consultant cover is provided until 22:00 on weekdays and 19:00 on weekends, with on-call support available at all times.

We pride ourselves on a highly successful training program that includes five hours of protected, paid teaching time per week. Our consultant-led curriculum supports professional development at all stages, including dedicated CICM exam preparation. Our consultant group include both Primary and Second Part CICM Examiners. Trainees also have access to RMH delivered courses such as BASIC, MCEC, REACT, EMICC, and the Critical Care Echocardiography Course.

As a leading academic hub, our research department—led by Professor Adam Deane—conducts influential national and international projects. We actively encourage registrar participation in research and maintain close ties with the University of Melbourne, offering extensive opportunities for academic and clinical teaching.

About the role

This role is that of a Transition Fellow within the Intensive Care Department, located at Royal Melbourne Hospital. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting and assisting the Director of the Intensive Care Unit in the provision of high-quality Intensive Care Services within Melbourne Health and VCCC. 
• Provision of clinical leadership through active involvement in patient care 
• Contribute to ongoing service improvement and clinical and workforce innovation 
• Support the Intensive Care Unit’s outreach services within the hospital, including clinical liaison, MET and Code Blue responses
• Collaborating with the ICU leadership team to develop and deliver departmental program tailored to the current clinical and operational needs
• Development of a professional portfolio in the chosen area of interest, with the opportunity to pursue a higher degree or equivalent professional qualifications.   
• Support the service delivery and well-being of the doctors-in-training including leadership with administrative aspects of this service e.g. assistance with the administration of the registrar roster and attendance at senior staff meetings.

This position is designed to provide opportunity for an exceptional senior trainee in their final year of training to move into specialist practice. The role offers a high degree of clinical autonomy and robust opportunity for professional development.

 The TYF will join the consultant roster in providing a range of intensive care services including an out-of-hours off-site on-call component under the supervision of a consultant intensivist. Transition trainees will be assigned non-clinical hours (10%) plus 10 hours training time per fortnight to support professional development in areas mentioned above.

There are four CICM-approved portfolios available for this role: Research, Education, Critical Care Echocardiography, and Quality and Safety. For the 2027 intake, we are recruiting for up to three positions. We are specifically seeking an Education Fellow, with the remaining portfolios assigned based on the preference of the successful candidate(s). Please indicate your preference in your application.

Candidates who have/will have satisfactorily completed all the necessary CICM requirements to be eligible for entry into Transition Training by the time of their commencement are encouraged to apply. Applicants should ensure they have reviewed the requirements of this position, including relevant CICM guidelines and regulations for Transition Training. 

These positions may commence in February or August 2027.

Please note: Employment in the role of Transition Year Fellow at RMH ICU is dependent on acceptance into Transition Training by CICM but does not guarantee this. Successful applicants will need to obtain prospective approval from the College prior to commencement of transition training. All applicants are strongly encouraged to review CICM requirements for transition training prior to applying for this role. 

About You: 

• Current General Registration with The Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA)
• Appropriate tertiary health qualifications – MBBS or equivalent
• Registration with the College of Intensive Care Medicine and approval to commence transition training by time of position commencement
• Extensive experience in intensive care medicine, with broad case-mix exposure including cardiothoracic and neurosurgical ICU
• Completion of CICM formal project (or letter from project supervisor attesting project will be completed in a time frame that allow commencement of TYF role)
• Genuine interest in chosen portfolio
• Ability to work in a team including supervision of junior medical staff 
• Well-developed leadership, communication and presentation skills 

Application Instructions:

• Only online applications will be accepted
• Please upload your resume and cover letter to support your application
• Please ensure that a minimum of 2 written references are submitted at the time of application
• References must be either uploaded with your application (download the reference Template) or emailed directly to ditrecruitment@mh.org.au at the time of application

 ** If you wish to be considered for more than 1 role (e.g. both Senior Registrar and General Registrar) you must submit separate applications for both roles. **

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?

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Find out more about Intensive Care Unit at The Royal Melbourne Hospital

For further information please email Dr Barry Johnston at icumedicalrecruitment@mh.org.au

Applications open 27/04/2026 and close 22/05/2026.

Late applications will not be accepted

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

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