Consultant Physician - Hospital In The Home

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About Monash Health 

Monash Health is Victoria’s largest public health service. We provide safe, high-quality care to one-quarter of Melbourne’s population, across the entire lifespan, from pre-birth to end-of-life. More than 24,000 of us work at over 40 care locations across south-east Melbourne, including seven hospitals and an extensive network of rehabilitation, aged care, community health and mental health facilities. Each year: 

• We provide more than 4.1 million episodes of care to our community. 
• Close to 265,000 people are admitted to our hospitals. 
• More than 231,000 people receive care at our three emergency departments. 
• We respond to more than 63,000 ambulance arrivals. 
• We perform more than 46,000 surgical procedures, and 
• We deliver more than 10,000 babies. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to a fair, non-discriminatory workplace that maximises the talent, potential and contribution of all. 

About the Department 

Adult Hospital in the Home (HITH) is a 170-bed inpatient substitution service that provides medical, surgical and cancer care across Monash Health’s catchment.  It is part of the Community Program at Monash Health. In addition to traditional HITH cohorts, we care for patient groups including solid-tumor cancer, hematological malignancy, gastroenterology, cardiac failure, palliative care and COVID-19 care.  HITH exists at the convergence of primary care, outpatient care and inpatient care, and enables choice for location of inpatient level care provision.  

Consultant Adult Hospital in the Home  

Applications for suitably qualified medical practitioners for the position Consultant Adult Hospital in the Home. The position is offered on a 4-12 hours per week basis depending on negotiation. 

About the Role

We are now looking to appoint a: 

• Fractional (part time) Medical Specialist for 4-12 hours per week 

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.  Hospital in the Home experience is preferred but not required. 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

Medical Specialist/Consultant (Senior Medical staff): 

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

• Previous Experience in HITH is highly preferred.  

• Fellowship or membership of the appropriate College or Association within Australia as recognised by the Australian Medical Council (AMC) including maintenance of CPD and good standing as required by AHPRA for the maintenance of Specialist Registration. 

• 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. 

Other Requirements: 

• Current Drivers Licence 

• All candidates will require Australian working rights. 

What we offer: 

• competitive salary 

• salary packaging 

• friendly and supportive culture 

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Monique Scarfe, SMS R&C Coordinator on 0403 402 635.

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.

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 19th March, 2025.