Clinical Forensic Medicine Registrar

Clinical Forensic Medicine Registrar (multiple positions)

• Work with leaders in Forensic Medicine and forensic science at the most comprehensive and prestigious forensic service in Australia
• Be rewarded from the positive difference that our service makes to victims of crime and the justice system
• Well supported training with a great work-life balance

The Role:

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Clinical Forensic Medicine team at the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (VIFM). The role of Clinical Forensic Medicine Registrar is an opportunity to try something unique and rewarding in a stimulating environment. 

The VIFM offers 6-month placements which are accredited with the RACGP, ACEM, RCPA Faculty of Clinical Forensic Medicine and RACP Sexual Health Chapter. Current vacancies are in the first half of 2024.

The Clinical Forensic Medicine Registrar placement offers a non-hospital-based experience in a well-supported setting. During this placement you can expect to acquire practical, sought-after skills that you will utilise throughout your career, such as:

• Injury documentation and interpretation
• Clinical photography
• Sexual assault examinations
• Forensic evidence collection
• Medico-legal reports
• Ethical issues
• Exposure to court evidence
• Working with police

You will be part of the Clinical Forensic Medicine team responsible for the delivery and coordination of forensic services to the living. Clinical forensic assessments are provided to both alleged victims of crime and alleged perpetrators as part of supporting justice services in Victoria. 

These forensic services are provided to a range of Justice agencies across Melbourne and regional Victoria. 

The Clinical Forensic Medicine Registrars work in close collaboration with a range of health care and social welfare service providers and Victoria Police to facilitate the delivery of care and investigative services by these agencies and organisations.

You will have access to academic activities through the on-site Monash University Department of Forensic Medicine as well as a variety of other VIFM forensic practitioners which includes forensic pathologists, forensic anthropologists, forensic toxicologists (pharmacology), molecular biology scientists and forensic dentists.

This position is for the delivery of services predominantly within the metropolitan Melbourne service. 

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with world leading experts across multiple areas of Forensic Medicine
• Dedicated education sessions with experts designed to enhance Clinical Forensic Medicine skills and gain insight to associated forensic fields
• Access to employee wellbeing program

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS), Doctor of Medicine or equivalent
• General and/or Specialist registration as a medical practitioner by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or ability to obtain such registration. 
• A minimum of 2-3 years post graduate clinical experience
• Fluency in English
• Valid Australian driver license

The application process:

Please forward your expression of interest, curriculum vitae and two nominated referees to:

Dr Maaike Moller and Dr Jason Schreiber

Clinical Forensic Medicine

Email: ***************@vifm.org with cc to ***@vifm.org

Phone: (03) 9684 4***

www.vifm.org