Consultant Spine Neurosurgeon

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Neurosurgery is a dynamic and growing field of surgery incorporating both open and minimally invasive approaches such as endoscopic spine treatments. The Monash Health service makes a major impact to the health and welfare of many patients across the life continuum. Development of innovative techniques in cerebrovascular and spinal neurosurgery have meant high quality outcomes can be obtained with reduced complications and length of stays.       

The neurosurgery unit practices with a core of general neurosurgery combined with an intermediate level of sub-specialisation. Many of the complex cases within the following sub-specialty areas are performed by a selected surgeon or a limited number of surgeons, appropriately trained and credentialed. The Unit also has a dedicated research portfolio and provides support and supervision to candidates wishing to complete a higher degree. Multiple research projects are completed under its banner each year leading to publications and presentations.  About the Role  To support and assist the Director of the Neurosurgery Unit, Monash Health in the provision of high quality Neurosurgery Services at MMC at Clayton, and possibly at Dandenong and Casey sites, consistent with the Monash Health values.

·         Provide clinical leadership through active involvement in patient care.

 ·         Be available to medical colleagues for consultation and liaison as appropriate regarding patient care.

·         Be immediately available for urgent consultation and assistance in resuscitation and subsequent management     of critically ill or injured patients, when on-call.

·         Support education, training & supervision (both undergraduate and postgraduate) roles in the Neurosurgery Unit, Monash Health.

·         Support the Neurosurgery Unit's outreach services within Monash Health.

·         Contribute to ongoing service improvement and clinical and workforce innovation to ensure Monash Health provides high quality accessible Neurosurgery Services within allocated resources and meets the needs of Monash Health patients.

·         To participate in in academic research in their areas of specific interst areas with the aim of at least one peer review publication per year.            

About You:

 ·         Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

 ·         Appropriate health professional tertiary qualifications- Fellow of RACS

·         Working with Children's Certificate

·         The incumbent must complete the Credentialing and Scope of Practice process prior to appointment and commencement.  This will be reviewed on a regular basis.

Mandatory requirements of the role:    

Current Drivers Licence    

All candidates will require Australian working rights.    

Two (2) completed referee reports (see below)     

Referee Request:     

As part of your application, please complete the referee request form at least twice (preferably three times) to ensure we receive a minimum of two references.  Referee Request Link  Once you submit the form, an automated request will be sent to each referee. You will receive an email notification when a referee has submitted their reference.  Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure your referees complete their submissions before the application deadline. Reference responses will be considered as part of your application.   

 For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Tanya Jhoomun - Neurosurgery Audit Manager via email at Tanya.Jhoomun@monashhealth.org or on (03) 9594 5647 

Beth Francis - Neurosurgery Admin and PA to Prof Justin Moore via email at beth.francis@monashhealth.org or on (03) 9594 6141  

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: 24th July, 2025