Visiting Anaesthetist

About Austin Health

Austin Health is a leading provider of tertiary health services, health professional education, and research across three campuses in the Northeast of Melbourne and state-wide. Our highly engaged, diverse, and collaborative workforce is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.

About the Department of Anaesthesia

The Department of Anaesthesia is a key component of Austin Health, located on Level 2 of the Austin Tower. The department comprises a team of experienced anaesthetists, anaesthesia registrars, critical care specialists, research nurses, and administrative staff, working together to provide high-quality patient care.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Visiting Anaesthetist to join our team. As a Visiting Anaesthetist, you will be responsible for providing high-quality anaesthesia services to patients undergoing surgical procedures. You will work closely with our team of anaesthetists, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality anaesthesia services to patients undergoing surgical procedures
• Work closely with our team of anaesthetists, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient care
• Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to the development of departmental policies and procedures
• Engage in ongoing professional development and stay up-to-date with the latest anaesthesia techniques and technologies
• Contribute to the education and training of junior medical staff and other healthcare professionals

Requirements

• Be a registered Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Current Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists or equivalent
• Have appropriate training and experience applicable to the field of Anaesthesia, Sub-specialty interests strongly encouraged
• 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
• Demonstrate a commitment to research and/or clinical audit activities
• Participate in teaching and training of medical, technical, and nursing staff, including at undergraduate and post-graduate level
• Attend and actively participate in relevant departmental, organisational, and external meetings
• Demonstrate engagement, teamwork, and collaboration
• Have demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Have demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to Clinical Governance

Benefits

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging benefits
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support your physical and mental wellbeing
• Mentoring and career development opportunities
• Onsite childcare and easy access to public transport, car parking, and end-of-journey facilities for cyclists

Inclusion at Austin Health

We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, physically or culturally diverse, LGBTIQA+, and people of any age.