2024 Hepatology Research Fellow
12-month Part Time / Fixed Term Position at 25.8 hours per fortnight
The Role
The Royal Melbourne is one of Victoria’s largest hospitals providing a comprehensive range of health services including acute, sub-acute, general, and specialist medical services throughout inpatient and community-based facilities. We are also a proud part of the world-renowned Melbourne Biomedical Precinct, working in collaboration to advance research for continuous improvement of clinical care.
The Hepatology Fellow is a one-year programme that will expose the Fellow to outpatient and inpatient Hepatology training as well as the opportunity to engage in research projects in a large teaching and research Tertiary Hospital.
Duties will include, but not limited to:
- Clinical service – The fellow will attend 2-3 supervised Hepatology clinics a week where they will see patients under the supervision of a consultant. They will be expected to maintain follow-up of patients they encounter.
- Research activities - Fellows will take ownership of at least one high-quality project under appropriate mentorship in clinical or translational research. Fellows will be strongly encouraged to submit their research to a national or international meeting and submit a manuscript for publication to a high-quality journal
- Clinical trials – The fellow will participate actively in Hepatology Clinical Trials unit, including reviewing the trial patients.
- Quality control and audit activities – The trainee will have the opportunity to attend the Gastroenterology Department Quality control and Audit meetings and Hepatoma Multidisciplinary Meetings.
- Learning activities – The fellow will participate and prepare cases for discussion for the weekly hepatoma meeting, and contribute to Department education meetings and journal clubs
- MBBS or equivalent
- Registration (or eligible for registration) with AHPRA
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
- Commitment to research in a multidisciplinary environment
A Values based organisation offering great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement, including training and research opportunities, and access to mentorship and leadership programs.
Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including; On-site staff gym, Staff Medical Service, Employee Assistance Program, Peer Support Program - run by our dedicated employees.
Salary packaging options, discounted onsite car parking, close to public transport.
Interested?
If you are looking for an interesting role within a supportive team and can demonstrate the above capabilities, connect with us.
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All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and a Working with Children Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment and COVID-19 Vaccination prior to commencement.
Selection Criteria Essential: Registration (or eligible for registration) with AHPRA
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