Location: Western Region | Grampians Job type: Full time, Part time Organisation: Grampians Health Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Medical Reference: 18034 Job posted: 16/11/2023 Closes: 04/08/2024 Occupation: Medical Classification: Job duration: Not provided Contact: Medical Workforce - 03 5320 8500 Reference: 18034 Occupation: Medical Salary Range: Salary not specified Work location: Western Region | Grampians Medical Oncology Advanced Trainee (RACP accredited) Ballarat Regional Integrated Cancer Centre (BRICCC) Grampians Health, Ballarat Fixed Term – Full Time (12-month contract) About the roleApplications are invited from suitably qualified applicants for the position of a second Medical Oncology Advanced Trainee at Ballarat Regional Integrated Cancer Centre for 2024. This 12-month RACP-accredited training position will commence in February 2024. The successful candidate will gain a valuable and rewarding clinical experience in medical oncology at a regional cancer centre.Our service currently employs five full-time medical oncologists, six visiting medical oncologists and four visiting haematologists. Our junior team consists of one medical oncology fellow, one oncology advanced trainee registrar, two basic physician trainee (BPT) medical registrars, and three Hospital Medical Officers (HMO). Of these, one BPT and one HMO position support haematology inpatient and outpatient services. All unit members participate in the after-hours roster. The two advanced trainees will participate in a roster to support outpatient clinics, oncology ward and inpatient consultative services, after-hours on-call and weekend rosters. The advanced trainee will also provide services to an outreach service and will have an excellent opportunity to gain experience in managing a wide array of oncology conditions in the rural-regional setting with one-to-one interaction with a supervising consultant. It is a fantastic opportunity to oversee the inpatient unit, providing teaching and guidance, all overseen by a cadre of senior and very supportive consultants.In addition to the weekly journal club, the trainees will benefit from weekly teaching sessions by the consultant staff and protected time to attend the VMOTG Friday teaching sessions. The oncology unit at Ballarat works closely with all the clinical teams at Grampians Health, with regular Breast, Upper Gastrointestinal, Colorectal, Urological, Thoracic, Neuro-oncology and Head and Neck multidisciplinary team meetings. We also have fortnightly oncology-radiology and oncology-pathology meetings. We have an excellent and dynamic clinical trial unit; the trainee will have an excellent opportunity to learn about various aspects of clinical trials. The trainee will also have full support to conduct or participate in a research project. There will be an opportunity to participate in the national and international oncology conferences.We work closely with the radiation oncology unit (BAROC) and the palliative care team with an outstanding inpatient palliative care facility, “Gandarra”, situated nearby. A significant proportion of cancer care west of Melbourne utilizes our service, with a catchment population of over 350,000. We have a close affiliation with the Medical Oncology and Haematology Units at the Austin Hospital. We also provide teaching to medical students from both Melbourne and Deakin Universities.Key ResponsibilitiesYou will:Provide supervised outpatient services to Medical Oncology patientsContribute to enhancing the development of the Medical Oncology serviceAssist with the training and development of medical students and basic physician traineesManage the inpatient ward with support of the junior team and with medical oncologist oversightParticipate in the overnight and weekend on call rosterParticipate in combined and specialty multidisciplinary meetings held within the unitSkills and experienceYou will have:Registration as a legally qualified medical practitioner with Medical Board of Australia.Eligibility for registration with the RACP for Advanced Physician Training.Detailed knowledge of the investigation and management of acute and chronic general medical conditions.Understanding of the professional roles of the broad health care teamUnderstanding of the impact of illness on a patient’s life.Demonstrated patient management, technical and physical examination skills.Culture & BenefitsAt Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunitiesSalary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidaysAccess to discounted health club membershipStaff rewards and recognition programsBallarat RegionBallarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the states fastest growing inland city. Dubbed Australia’s most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping. Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia’s most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes.How to applyClick APPLY or contact Dr Sharad Sharma, Head of Medical Oncology, on 03 5320 8500 or via email [email protected] for a confidential discussion.All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.

VMO Consultant

Austin Health, Melbourne, Northern Metropolitan

Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan Job type: Casual Organisation: Austin Health Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Medical and Nursing Reference: 49171 Job posted: 22/09/2023 Closes: 30/09/2024 Occupation: Medical and Nursing Classification: Job duration: Not provided Contact: Melanie FItzgerald - (03) 9496 5460 Reference: 49171 Occupation: Medical and Nursing Salary Range: Salary not specified Work location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan An exciting opportunity currently exists for an enthusiastic and experienced Emergency Physician to join our Emergency Department in a casual role.Emergency physicians have a key leadership role in the department as well as across the hospital through their collaboration and interactions with clinical teams and departments. The role will include clinical shifts across the different areas of the department and the requirement to provide visible clinical leadership through supervision, teamwork and delivery of high quality clinical care and optimising patient flow. Clinical support time will be allocated based on current craft group agreements or as determined by the Director. Professional Skills & Experience: To be successfully appointed, you will have a Fellowship of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine and have general registration in Australia. You must have the flexibility to provide clinical excellence and leadership in the various clinical areas of the department and to support the Director and senior staff in the development of the department. Emergency Physicians who have qualifications in clinical toxicology or have a proven experience in clinical informatics are encouraged to apply.Work with us! Your reward is to work in a collaborative environment which will provide you with opportunities for ongoing training and development. Your benefits will include salary packaging, and employee assistance program.All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check conducted by Austin Health and if required, a Working With Children Check.Austin Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.Application Instructions:To apply for this position it is important that you follow these instructions.Click on https://austinhealth.mercury.com.au/ViewPosition.aspx?id=wZnDnBq87L0=&jbc=ere . You will be directed to sign in/register through the Austin Health Careers Site. Complete the registration process as prompted.Once you have completed the registration stage, you will be directed to the Austin Health Online Credentialing and Application form to complete your application.Please follow the instructions on the Austin Health Online Credentialing and Application Form to ensure your application is processed through the Medical Workforce Unit at Austin Health