Consultant Medical Oncologist

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Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare for people at every life stage. With 25,500 employees, we provide care to south-eastern metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria from over 40 locations, via telehealth, within local communities and in people’s homes.

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

About Monash Doctors 

To help grow your career, there are more than 1,900 Junior and 1,700 Senior Doctors at Monash Health in over 200 medical specialties. We offer unparallel opportunities in Victoria's largest & most clinically diverse teaching health service. 

About Medical Oncology Services

The Medical Oncology Unit at Monash Health is among the largest in Australia. Offering a comprehensive range of services including inpatient care, outpatient support, chemotherapy infusion, and an extensive clinical trials program. This unit provides thorough cancer care across all types of tumors and medical disciplines. Guided by Monash Health's iCARE values --integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence --the unit is dedicated to delivering best practices and superior management to benefit all patients. Key services include chemotherapy for all solid organ cancers, whether for curative or palliative purposes. Care is delivered at Moorabbin Hospital (including inpatient, outpatient, and infusion services) and at Monash Medical Centre (with clinical trials conducted at the Monash Health Translational Precinct - MHTP and inpatient care).  

A Day in the Life

The position offers up to 0.4 EFT consulting at one  - two locations.  

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and demonstrate a strong ability to collaborate effectively within a dynamic and ever-changing environment. They should be capable of not only adapting to change but also leading and driving it within the team. The oncologist will play a key role in both inpatient and outpatient oncology care as per the agreed roster. Specialisation in Thoracic Cancers  is required. Responsibilities will also include mentoring, supervising, and managing the performance of oncology registrars and fellows, as well as handling other relevant non-clinical duties. Additionally, the oncologist will support the Director and Deputy Director of Oncology in ongoing service development efforts.  

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.  

What you need:   

• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) 
• Appropriate health professional tertiary qualifications 
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians 
• Demonstrable relevant knowledge and experience in the management of oncological disease 
• Experience in oncology clinical trials  
• Meets Monash Health requirements for credentialing and scope of practice in oncology  
• Experience in teaching and involvement in research  
• Experience in writing project applications and supervising project plans 
• Credentialing and Scope of Practice:  
  • As part of the application process, the incumbent must submit their credentials using e‐Cred  - the electronic credentialling system via the e‐Credentialling webpage at: https://myclinicalprofile.com.au 

In Return:   

• competitive salary  
• salary packaging 
• friendly and supportive culture   
• opportunity to experience various teams   
• on-going supervision and professional development   

This as a great opportunity to further develop your skills and experience in a state of the art facility.     

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call 0448 709 673.

Position Description can be found here

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values. To learn more about our organisation visit monashhealth.org.

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. 

Applications close on 17th January, 2025.