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Deputy Director Anaesthesia & Pain Management – 5-year Leadership Position

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 Division of Surgery, Perioperative, Trauma and Surgical Oncology Services encompass a broad range of clinical services that supports both elective and emergency demand. The division consists of general and specialist surgery and includes: Oncology Endocrinology, Hepatobiliary, Colorectal, Trauma & Transplant, Orthopaedic, Plastic, Head and Neck, Ear, Nose and Throat, Oral Maxillofacial, and Gastroenterology
The Perioperative service comprises 14 operating theatres, 3 Day procedure theatres, Anaesthesia and Pain Management, Post Anaesthetic Care Unit, Day of Surgery Admission (DOSA) unit and Central Sterile Services Department. Approximately 25,000 cases are performed per annum with a combination of elective and emergency cases being performed.
The Department of Anaesthesia & Pain Management sees 23,000 adult patients per year. The service provides a 24-hour perioperative service encompassing preanaesthesia assessment, intraoperative anaesthesia and physiologic monitoring, anaesthesia for areas outside of the operating suite and an acute and chronic pain service. The service specialises in trauma medicine, neuro-anaesthesia, cardiac anaesthesia, trans-oesophageal echocardiography, malignant hyperpyrexia testing, and anaesthesia allergy testing.
A multi-disciplinary care coordination team provides evidence based best practice and continuous quality improvement. The Department is also committed to academic pursuits of clinical and laboratory research, training, and continuing education, to ensure that our knowledge, skills and abilities meet the requirements of our stakeholders in an environment of continuous change.
About the role:
We are seeking two highly skilled and dynamic Deputy Directors to join our leadership team. Each Deputy Director will be responsible for managing a distinct portfolio while collaborating closely with other members of the executive team to drive strategic goals across the department. These positions will focus on different key areas, and the Deputy Directors will work together to ensure cohesion, innovation, and optimal outcomes across the department.

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About You:

• Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA)
• MBBS or equivalent tertiary qualifications
• FANZCA
• Qualified Medical Officer (in accordance with Melbourne Health credentialing policy)

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.

For more information, please contact Daryl Williams (daryl.williams@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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