Haematologist- Malignant Clinics

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About Monash Health Haematology

Monash Haematology is a dynamic academic department that integrates the best evidence base into routine patient care. It provides haematology care to a population of approximately 1.3 million, making it one of the largest services in Australia.

Key leadership areas in clinical care and research include:

a) Lymphoma, myeloma and chronic lymphocytic leukaemia; 

b) Acute leukaemia and myelodysplastic syndromes;

c) Venous thromboembolic disease;

d) Haemoglobinopathy;

e) Obstetric Haematology and

f) Transfusion medicine.

In addition to these established pillars, Monash Haematology has an emerging Cell Therapies Program including provision of autologous stem cell transplantation and CAR-T therapy.

Our clinical CAR-T research program includes active studies in autoimmune or inflammatory disease (e.g., lupus) in addition to malignant indications.

Monash Haematology is an active collaborator with a number of research organisations including the School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, the Australasian Leukaemia and Lymphoma Group and the Children’s Oncology Group.

Embedded within the School of Clinical Sciences, our preclinical and translational research program incorporates the ‘Blood Cancer Therapeutics Laboratory’, ‘Blood Cancer Biomarker Laboratory’ and the ‘Leukaemia Modelling and Therapeutic Discovery Group’.

These academic links provide clinicians with opportunities to extend their clinical experience within a scientific program.

An opportunity to join a clinic focused on lymphoma and related diseases at the heart of Melbourne’s rapidly expanding population corridor. The haematology service at Monash Health treats approximately 1 in 4 Victorians with lymphoma. Casey Hospital is a major teaching and research hospital, serving one of the fastest growing areas in the southeast of Melbourne and enabling easier community access to higher acuity care. The primary function of this role to participate in the weekly Casey outpatient clinic which sees a diverse case-mix of predominantly malignant haematological conditions.

The focus of this clinic is lymphoid cancer (lymphoma, myeloma, chronic lymphocytic leukaemia), including diagnosis, treatment and post-acute care. An understanding of haematologic disease, particularly lymphoma biology, investigation, treatment and clinical trials is essential. The appointee must contribute to regular functioning of the Haematology unit, including participation in multidisciplinary team meetings aligned with this clinic. There will also be a requirement to participate in the advanced trainee teaching program and other relevant unit and hospital educational, scientific/research and quality activities.

What we offer:

* Salary packaging 

* Onsite discounted staff parking 

* Discounted banking (BankVic) 

* Onsite Gym 

* Access to professional development courses and seminars 

What you need:

* Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) 

* A medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent) which is recognized for registration by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. 

* FRACP or equivalent 

* FRCPA or equivalent 

* Postgraduate qualification (PhD or equivalent) 

* Appropriate health professional tertiary qualifications 

* Working with Children's Certificate 

Monash Health recognizes the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles. Offers of employment can only be made once all required probity checks have been completed.

These include:

 ·         Reference checks;

 ·         A clear Police Check conducted within the last three months;

 ·         A current Victorian Employee Working with Children's Check (or proof of payment for same); and

·         Proof of immunisation.

The incumbent must complete the Credentialing and Scope of Practice process prior to appointment and commencement. This will be reviewed on a regular basis. As part of our selection process, you may be invited by email to participate in an on-camera video interview.  Please note, applications will be accepted via the Monash Health online system only. Email applications will not be accepted

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

For a confidential discussion, please contact Susan Brown on 03 9594 4365.

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.