Dermatology Fellow

Overview
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The Royal Women's Hospital is one of Australia's oldest and most distinguished tertiary hospitals dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women and newborns, offering specialised services within maternity, neonatal and women's health.
Our goal is to be the best place to work, learn and contribute, and to provide exceptional experiences for our patients and consumers.
About the role
The Vulvar Disorders Unit at the Women's hospital is offering a one-year clinical Fellowship.
The position is suited to those pursuing careers in dermatology, gynaecology, or general practice.
The Vulvar Disorders Unit offers the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team of 6 dermatologists, 3 gynaecologists, a dermatology registrar, a specialist nurse, physiotherapists, and a sexual counsellor.
There is a varied case mix of disorders managed in this clinic including inflammatory dermatoses, vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia and other malignancies, and vulvodynia.
The Fellow is required to participate in 1 clinic per week (Thursday afternoon) and there is an expectation that they will be involved in Unit research, attend, and help organise, a monthly pathology/clinical update meeting.
They will also be responsible for managing the small number of patients on biologic therapies.
The role is well supported by senior dermatologists and gynaecologists.
Responsibilities
Participate in 1 clinic per week (Thursday afternoon)
Engage in Unit research and assist with monthly pathology/clinical update meetings
Help organise and participate in monthly meetings
Manage the small number of patients on biologic therapies
Work within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to patient care and education
About you
Experience/Qualifications/Competencies
MBBS or equivalent
Registered Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Relevant skills and experience
Attributes
Embodies the Women's values of courage, passion, discovery and respect
"Can do" and flexible approach
Well-developed interpersonal skills
Demonstrate empathy and compassion with patients
Ability to engage with and learn to lead within a tight-knit unit providing expertise in multiple areas of reproductive care
Balancing competing and conflicting priorities
Time management and prioritising
Shortlisted applicants
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview.
If you have any queries about the position at RWH – please email the Medical Workforce Unit at
The Classification and Salary scale will be dependent on experience and you will be appointed in accordance with the Australian Medical Association (Victoria) Doctors in Training Agreement .
Please ensure that you download the attached Referee Assessment Form and have this completed by at least three (3) nominated referees.
On completion, this form is to be signed and returned to the below email address directly by the Referee themselves (where possible).
Benefits
$11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted financial, lifestyle and health options, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
Public transport options at our doorstep and end of journey facilities for cyclists
Onsite post office, eateries, retail stores and library services
Breastfeeding and pumping rooms, and a range of daycare centres nearby
Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities
Inclusion and Belonging
The Women's celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community.
We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.
We are committed to gender equity principles, and our people have an awareness of and sensitive approach to violence against women and family violence matters.
We are proudly Breastfeeding Association accredited.
If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and a valid Working with Children Check.
Clinical staff are required to be vaccinated against, or demonstrate immunity to, COVID-19, influenza, and a range of other diseases.
Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, or if you require an accessible copy of the position description, you are most welcome to reach out to the contact person listed.
We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.
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