Upper Gastrointestinal Bariatric Surgery ..

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across 3 campuses in the northeast of Melbourne and state-wide. Austin Health is world-renowned for its research and specialist work in cancer, liver transplantation, spinal cord injuries, neurology, endocrinology, mental health and rehabilitation.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and enthusiastic medical practitioners to join our team as an **Upper GI Bariatric Fellow** in the **Upper GI **Unit **for the 2025 Clinical Year (commencing February 2025).

**Details of Department**

The Upper GI/Endocrinology Unit is part of the Division of Surgery, Anaesthesia & Procedural Medicine. It is responsible for the provision of services within these specialties as well as general surgery to patients across Austin Health, situated at Austin Hospital and Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital. The Head of Unit is Mr. Ahmad Aly

The Unit is committed to the provision of high quality patient care and maintains an ongoing commitment to Under Graduate and Post Graduate teaching. It also provides a consultative service for other Units with Austin Health.

**Details of position requirements**:

- Clinical commitments are to schedule operating lists, outpatient clinics, participation in general surgical on call roster and management of bariatric emergencies at Austin Health, that are encompassed in fixed salary.
- Allocated sessions and ad hoc private sector assisting may be billed privately by the Fellow in the usual way.
- The Fellow will be expected to undertake dedicated bariatric research during the 12-month term. A number of clinical projects will be available under the supervision of Mr. Ahmad Aly and opportunity exists for collaboration with the basic science research team headed by Professor Joe Proietto.
- The Fellow will participate in bariatric clinics with multidisciplinary focus including, medical, dietetics and psychology, to enhance their understanding of obesity and related disease and management in a multidisciplinary environment.

**To be successful in this role you must**:

- A commitment to Austin Health values.
- Registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) - (note eligible applicants will be assisted through this process).
- Have appropriate training and experience applicable to the field of Upper GI.
- Hold a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons or its equivalent.
- Demonstrated commitment to high quality patient care.
- Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate at all levels.

For full information, refer to the attached Position Description.

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.

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**:

- Cover letter
- Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Fellowship Certificate (where applicable)
- Working with Children's Check Card (where applicable)