Locum General /Colorectal Surgeon (September 2019 to February 2020)
Within the Division of Surgery, Perioperative, Trauma and Surgical Oncology

Services Location: City Campus

Reports to: Head of the Colorectal Unit & Department of General Surgical Specialties

Award: Senior Medical Officer

Classification: Appropriate Specialist Year 


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.

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our Colorectal Unit within the Department of General Surgical Specialties. This is a Locum, Fixed Term position, working 28 hours per fortnight, based at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, City Campus. 

The purpose of this role is to: 

• Work as a member of the Colorectal Unit within the Department of General Surgical Specialties
• To participate in patient care, teaching, education and clinical research
• To participate in the Colorectal Specialty on call roster
• To participate in the Emergency General Surgery roster
• To Participate in a range of Specialist General Surgery roles including emergency general surgery & trauma in the Colorectal Unit
• Ensure surgical outcomes in line with national and international benchmarks
• Comply with Quality Management policies and procedures, and participate in Quality Management activities for the Department of General Surgical Specialties. Support and participate in the Health Service OH&S Procedures and implement (where appropriate) at unit/service area level.
• Assist in maintaining a safe work environment by reporting any incidents of unsafe work practices, sites/areas or equipment.
• Responsible for observing and practicing the principles and obligations of Equal Employment Opportunity, which include:- A workplace that is free from harassment;- Ensuring that activities and practices will prevent and eliminate unlawful discrimination;- Promote Melbourne Health values and fairness in the workplace;- Contribute to the successful management of diversity in the workplace.- Comply with Health Service and Divisional specific Regulations, Melbourne Health Policy and Procedures and the By-laws and Policies as apply from time to time.
• Participate in the Colorectal clinics and provide quality surgical patient assessments.
• Participate in inpatient duties, particularly covering operating theatre sessions, post-operative ward management.
• Provide supervision and performance management of junior medical staff (residents, registrars & fellows) throughout the inpatient and outpatient setting
  • Participate in Unit meetings, research, imaging and pathology
  • Participate in the Emergency general surgical service.
• Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Participate in unit quality monitoring activities and continual quality improvement
• Support and participate in the Health Services OHS procedures and implement where appropriate at unit/service level
• Assist in maintaining a safe work environment by reporting any incidents of unsafe work practices, site/areas or equipment

Key Selection Criteria

-       F.R.A.C.S. or equivalent

-       Higher degree (Preferable)

-       C.S.S.A.N.Z. training

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, onsite car parking, close to public transport.

Interested?

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.

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