Clin Haematologist

Austin Health is one of Victoria's largest health care providers. Our 11,000 employees and volunteers provide safe, high quality, person-centred care at Austin Hospital, Olivia Newton-John Centre, Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital and Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre, as well as in the community through Hospital-in-the-Home and partner health services. We are an internationally recognised leader in clinical teaching, training and research and have affiliations with many leading universities and research institutes. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our purpose, which is to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.

An exciting opportunity exists for a highly skilled clinician-researcher to join Austin Health and the Olivia Newton John Cancer Research Institute (ONJCRI), as a jointly appointed ONJCRI Clinical Laboratory Head, and consultant with the Department of Clinical Haematology.

About the department:

About the role:

***- Hours per week: full-time (40 hours per week), with 0.7 full-time equivalent (FTE) as ONJCRI Clinical Laboratory Head, and 0.3 FTE Austin Health Clinical Haematologist

• Fixed responsibilities: Two clinics a week in malignant haematology, plus ward service (number of weeks prorated to EFT)
• Appointment period: Fixed term (5 years, with formal review with both managers at 3 years) To be successful for this role you must:
• Be a registered Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Hold a Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians or equivalent
• Have appropriate training and experience applicable to the field of Clinical Haematology o A scope of practice encompassing allogeneic stem cell transplantation is essential
• Demonstrate a commitment to high quality patient care
• Demonstrate a commitment to working as a team member with peer medical, junior medical, nursing and other clinical staff to provide efficient, safe and quality care across the continuum, and
• Demonstrate a commitment to teaching, training and research.
• Fulfill the criteria outlined in the corresponding Position Description for the ONJCRI Clinical Laboratory Head.
• Have experience in the following areas:
• Management of acute leukaemias and myeloid malignancies
• Clinical trials practice

Our benefits:

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day.

Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

• Greater takehome pay through generous salary packaging
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
• Mentoring and career development opportunities
• Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport, car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists
• Five weeks annual leave pro rata, plus purchased leave options
• Paid conference leave pro rata

Inclusion at Austin:

Application instructions:

• Cover letter
• Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Undergraduate Qualification Certificate (Medical Degree)
• Fellowship Certificate (Specialist Medical College)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Current Medical Indemnity Certificate
• Proof of Identification (current passport or Australian drivers licence)
• Working with Children's Check Card (where applicable)

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