2024 Gastroenterology Fellow – Coeliac Disease

12 Month Part Time – Fixed Term

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 Gastroenterology department at RMH encompasses a multidisciplinary team providing expert clinical care to patients in all areas of gastroenterology. This includes but is not limited to inflammatory bowel diseases, gastrointestinal malignancies, hepatology, and endoscopy services. The team works closely with nutritional services, and colorectal surgical services.

Inpatient services are delivered for patients admitted under a gastroenterology bed card, as well as provision of a consultative service to other inpatient teams. The department manages an on call haematemesis and melena service, multiple outpatient clinics and endoscopy lists at several sites.

The Gastroenterology department is active in clinical research, with studies ranging from quality audits to investigator-initiated studies and large multisite externally funded clinical trials. 

The department is accredited to train gastroenterology advanced trainees for the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and supports the learning and development of doctors in training (interns, residents, registrars and fellows) who are gaining experience in Gastroenterology. The department also trains and supports nurse practitioners, and staff with expertise as nurse endoscopists.

About the role:

Applications are invited for the position of Coeliac Disease Research Fellow 26 hr per fortnight (Senior Registrar) for up to 12 months.

The successful applicant with be a medical practitioner with experience in Gastroenterology and an interest in Coeliac disease.

About You:

• Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia (for international Medical Graduates)
• MBBS or equivalent tertiary qualifications
• Ability to work in a team
• Well-developed communication and presentation skills. 

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.

Please advise if you would like the references sent direct to a contact within your unit or if you are happy for the references to be sent directly to DiTrecruitment@mh.org.au

Find out more about The Royal Melbourne Hospital https://www.thermh.org.au If you have any questions or require more information, connect with us. We look forward to hearing from you.

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, ethical practice, and the principles of Cultural Diversity and social inclusion.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and a Working with Children Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment and COVID 19 Vaccination prior to commencement.

For more information please contact A/Prof Jason Tye-Din jason.tye-din@mh.org.au

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