Palliative Care Unit Leader

3 weeks ago

Clayton South, Victoria, Australia Monash Health Full time
About the Role

Monash Health is seeking an experienced and passionate leader to join our Supportive and Palliative Care Unit as the Unit Director of Palliative Care. This is a pivotal role responsible for leading a holistic service that addresses the emotional, physical, practical, and spiritual needs of adult patients with serious illnesses, including cancer and non-malignant diseases.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee all aspects of unit performance, including general operations, quality and safety, financial management, strategy and planning, and media and communication.
  • Lead and support a vibrant clinical research program in collaboration with Monash University and other key partners.
  • Develop and implement high-quality palliative care services across multiple campuses, ensuring seamless patient care delivery.
  • Supervise and mentor medical staff, including consultants, registrars, and fellows.
  • Lead the development of new initiatives and change processes to expand community-based palliative care services.
  • Represent the unit in various internal and external committees, fostering key relationships with stakeholders.
  • Participate in the Palliative Medicine on-call roster, providing clinical leadership and support.
  • Ensure the unit remains aligned with Monash Health's strategic plan, fostering academic research and clinical trials in palliative care.
About You

Key Qualifications:

  • Medical degree with specialist qualifications in palliative medicine.
  • Significant experience in a leadership role within palliative care services.
  • Proven track record in clinical trials, service development, and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Strong financial and operational management skills with a focus on efficient resource allocation.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities, with a demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care.
  • Ability to lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team and foster partnerships with community and network services.
About the Unit

The Supportive and Palliative Care Unit is operationally based at McCulloch House and includes:

  • Outpatient services including OncoPain Clinic, Supportive Care Clinic, and the RAPID Service.
  • A Palliative Care Consultancy Service spanning multiple Monash Health campuses.
  • A research program supported by a post-doctoral fellow and research assistants.

Monash Health is an accredited site for advanced training in palliative medicine and a designated integrated palliative care and oncology centre of the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO).

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