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Position Title: Specialist Gastroenterologists

The purpose of these roles is to provide services for inpatient and specialist patients of the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, as well as cover for outpatients and endoscopy lists.

Position A : Specialist Gastroenterologist

Employment Status: Ongoing

Hours: 3.5 hours/fortnight

The Role: Participate in inpatient ward consultant roster for 5 weeks/year

Position B: Specilaist Gastroenterologist /  Endoscopist

Employment Status: Ongoing

Hours: 10.5 hours/fortnight

The Role: Inpatient endoscopy daytime cover (likely roster participation one day/week) and endoscopy governance/triage responsibilities

Position C: Specialist Gastroenterologist with Luminal Interest

Employment Status: Ongoing

Hours: 7 hours/fortnight

The Role: Rapid access outpatient clinic and on-site support for IBD team.

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 Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology is a comprehensive department that manages all aspects of gastrointestinal disorders. It has enthusiastic and caring physicians that specialise in different disciplines within the luminal gastrointestinal tract and hepatopancreaticobiliary system. The team is supported by advanced trainees in Gastroenterology and allied health in the form of nurse practitioners, research nurses, nutritionists and research staff. Along with colleagues at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and University of Melbourne adjacent in the Parkville, below is a list of areas of expertise found within the Royal Melbourne Digestive Diseases Centre:

•             Endoscopy, including interventional endoscopy

•             Hepatology and Pancreatic Medicine

•             Inflammatory Bowel Disease

•             Gastrointestinal Oncology, including colorectal cancer genetics

•             Functional GI Disorders

•             Clinical Nutrition

•             Coeliac Disease

About the roles:

The purpose of these roles is to provide services for inpatient and specialist patients of the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, as well as cover for outpatients and endoscopy lists. 

Please see attached PD for additional information regarding the role.

About You:

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Formal Qualifications

•             MBBS or equivalent

•             FRACP in Gastroenterology or equivalent

Essential:

•             Commitment to live the Melbourne Way - putting people first, leading with kindness and achieving excellence together.

•             Conjoint Committee for Recognition of Training in GI Endoscopy Recognition in upper and lower GI Endoscopy

Desirable:

•             Post Fellowship subspeciality training and/or higher qualification(s) 

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.

Further questions should be directed to Director of the Unit, Prof Neeraj Bhala and Operations Director Shinu Kurian.

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.

The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community.  Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.