AddressThe Hospital:
The Royal Children’s Hospital’s (RCH) Vision is “A world where all kids thrive”.
RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children’s Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation.
RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries.
The RCH is committed to the Child Safe Standards.
RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.
For further Information on RCH is available here.
- Full Time, Fixed Term; 1.0 EFT for 3 years
- Be at the forefront of internationally recognised paediatric oncology care for children with central nervous system (CNS) malignancies
- Lead and contribute to exciting clinical and translational research
- Excellent Salary Packaging Options
The Role:
The Clinical Lead, Neuro-oncology Consultant Paediatric Oncologist (Solid Tumours/Neuro-Oncology Stream) provides oversight of, and expertise in the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based and family-centred clinical care for children with central nervous system (CNS) malignancies. This role delivers strong and supportive supervision of trainee and junior medical staff, and has key responsibility for contribution to the education and research programs of the Children’s Cancer Centre (CCC). The Consultant Paediatric Neuro-Oncologist/Oncologist works with other Clinical Stream Leaders e.g. Solid Tumours, Leukaemia, and Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT), and other consultant oncologists to support the Director, CCC to meet key strategic and operational objectives of the service, aligned with RCH's vision of a world where all kids thrive.
This role is recruiting up to 1.0 FTE for a fixed term of 3 years.
You will be responsible for:
- Strong leadership and expertise in the delivery high-quality, best-practice oncology care to children and adolescents with CNS and solid tumour malignancies (with a focus on CNS tumours), and their families
- Working collaboratively with Clinical Stream Leads and other CCC oncology clinicians to facilitate clinical service improvement through clinical audit and research, and promotion of a positive research culture
- Representation of both the CCC and the RCH at conferences in the field of paediatric neuro-oncology and contribution to relevant appropriate internal and external committees and organisations
- Active contribution to key departmental, divisional, hospital or program e.g. Paediatric Integrated Cancer Services (PICS) strategic and operational initiatives
- Participation in the development department and personal priority goals and objectives consistent with the mission, philosophy and strategic plan of the organisation
- Ensuring that trainees and other medical specialities receive the appropriate education and training in collaboration with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) and University of Melbourne (UoM)
You will have:
- FRACP or equivalent College Fellowship
- Specialist Medical Registration with AHPRA
Demonstrated excellence in the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based paediatric oncology clinical care to children, and their families
- Fellowship training and/or Senior Consultant experience in paediatric neuro-oncology
- Commitment to patient and family centred approach to care
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to or enhance existing research skills within MCRI and the RCH. Candidates with an advanced research degree and/or postdoctoral research training in paediatric neuro-oncology are encouraged to apply.
- Sound ability to build and enhance internal and external partnerships/relationships
- Advanced interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) to gain cooperation and influence others in achieving scientific goals and building collaboration
The Department:
The RCH Children's Cancer Centre (CCC) is the largest partner in the Victorian Paediatric Integrated Cancer Services (PICS) and is a member of the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Care program. The CCC is the only provider of complex children's cancer care and stem cell transplantation in the State of Victoria. The CCC aims for the highest standards in diagnosis, research, treatment, and support. The RCH CCC comprises: an inpatient ward with designated bone marrow transplant beds; a day oncology unit; outpatient clinic area including allied health facilities; a dedicated oncology pharmacy; a family facility; a research program with state-of-the-art laboratory facilities; a clinical trials office and an administrative centre.
Other information and how to apply:
Appointment is subject to a satisfactory police check and Working with Children Check. Fractional appointments may be considered for select candidates.
The RCH provides world class facilities for staff, patients and families, making it an exciting place to work and progress you career. We offer a competitive salary and salary packaging options along with interesting and varied work.
For further information please contact Professor David Eisenstat, Director, Children's Cancer Centre at david.eisenstat@rch.org.au.
To view the position description please click here.
Why work at the RCH?
RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.
We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.
The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.
It is a requirement of your employment that you be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.
It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption
Are you ready to join our team?
Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button
Applications close 18 March 2024
