Consultant Gender Adult Endocrinologist

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Endocrinologist

Applications are sought for suitably qualified medical practitioners for the position of adult Gender Endocrinologist at Monash Health. Applicants must hold Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians (FRACP) and the position is offered as either a weekly or fortnightly session (3.5 hours) (specific scheduling to be arranged by mutual agreement) for a fixed term 12 month period.

About the Department

The Monash Health Endocrinology Unit runs a clinic specifically for the management of hormone replacement for people, whose care is otherwise managed by the State Government funded Gender Service. Funding is provided from the Gender Clinic to the Endocrine Unit to fund this activity. The endocrinology consulting had been provided since the clinic’s inception by Dr Anthony Hunter. Dr Hunter retired after almost 40 years of distinguished service to the Institution and in particular to this underserved group of patients seeking gender affirming hormone therapy. The Unit has undertaken active succession planning such that current consultant staff (Dr Rita Upreti, Dr Rinky Giri, Dr Sarah Catford, Dr Jinghang Luo) continue to build this growing clinic and service.

With an increase in both clinical need and funding, an endocrinologist with relevant experience is being sought to join the consultant staff. The youngest age of patients accepted in the Monash Health Gender Endocrinology clinic is now 16 years old, and many of our patients are aged under 25 years. We therefore particularly welcome endocrinologists with experience working with adolescents and their families.

About You

You are a dynamic medical professional, described as enthusiastic and motivated to perform at your best every day, you demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

You can also demonstrate:

• Your dedication to safe best practice and quality care

• An unwavering commitment to delivering patient centred care

• Enthusiasm and a positive attitude to your work, compassion and the ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team

• Motivated to be accountable for and manage specific portfolios in our relentless pursuit of excellence

What you need: 

• A medical qualification from a registered tertiary institution and Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, AHPRA) with a current annual practicing certificate is essential

• FRACP including maintenance of CPD and good standing as required by AHPRA for the maintenance of Specialist Registration

• A PhD (or enrolment in a PhD) and/or relevant post-fellowship experience in Gender Endocrinology would be advantageous

• All applicants must be awarded Scope of Clinical Practice by the Monash Health Credentialing committee. Information presented for application will be presented to the committee during the selection process, and all appointments are subject to maintenance of SoP within the clinical services capability framework in the facilities in which clinical work is to be undertaken. This process must be completed prior to offer of employment.

• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and if applicable registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties

• Australian Working Rights

What we offer:

• Competitive salary

• Salary packaging

• Friendly and supportive culture

• Opportunity to experience various teams

• Ongoing supervision and professional development

• This as a great opportunity to further develop your skills and experience.
   

Enquiries can be addressed to Professor Peter J Fuller (peter.fuller@hudson.org.au)

To view the position description, click here.

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How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’ 

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Preferred candidates will require a clear Police Check and a current Working with Children’s Check prior to any offers of employment being made. As part of our selection process, you may be invited by email to participate in an interview, which may be an on-camera video interview.

Please note, applications will only be accepted via the Monash Health Careers Page – e-mail applications will not be considered.

Applications close 4th July, 2024.