Haematologist

• Gain satisfaction from the positive difference that our service makes to the community
• Lead a team embarking on a journey to achieve excellence in care delivery, culture and improvement
• Enhance your career with Victoria's leading regional health care service

About Barwon Health

Barwon Health is the major regional health provider for the Barwon South Western Region.  It is Victoria's largest regional health service and one of the busiest hospital's in the State.  We serve a population of over 500,000 through the efforts of over 8,000 staff and more than 1,200 volunteers.  We provide care at all stages of life and circumstances through a wide range of services from emergency and acute to mental health, primary care, community services, aged care and subacute/rehabilitation.  Care is provided to the community through over 28 key locations throughout the region.

About the facility

The Andrew Love Cancer Centre (ALCC) is a comprehensive cancer centre that has provided expert care to those affected by cancer in Geelong and Barwon South West of Victoria, in a supportive and caring environment since 1992.

Our service gives adults living in the region access to world class cancer treatment.  Based in Geelong, we have state of the art facilities, equipment and highly skilled health professionals who provide personalised, patient-centered and effective care.  Chemotherapy, haematology and radiotherapy services are provided at the Andrew Love Cancer Centre

About the role 

Barwon Health is seeking an experienced Haematologist (Visiting Medical Specialist) to take up temporary sessional hours until February 2025.  The position requires detailed knowledge and experience in all aspects of clinical haematology including malignant haematology, stem cell transplantation, apheresis and haemostasis/thrombosis and transfusion medicine. Further detail on the duties is outlined within the position description.  The successful applicant will also participate in the Haematologist on call roster.

About the culture 

The team in the Andrew Love Cancer Centre are enthusiastic, engaged and committed to working cohesively together to provide high quality, patient-centered care.  They promote positive, respectful relationships and strong working partnerships across the multi-disciplinary team and the region.

What we offer 

• Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction  
• Geelong and Barwon Health is an attractive destination with a sunny climate, notoriously laidback lifestyle and great pay rates   
• To find out more about the Geelong region, visit our Moving to the Region page on the Barwon Health website. 
•  Located in the centre of Geelong's CBD is an easy commute from all suburbs 
• Access to employee wellness facility 
• A genuine community feel - we look after each other  
• Wide range of professional development that enhances your careers 
• Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast 
• Attractive salary packaging benefits! Living Expenses capped at $9,010 which  includes repayments on mortgages, credit cards, personal loans and rental payments and Meal Entertainment & Accommodation capped at $2,650 which includes food and drink consumed in a social or entertainment settings and some accommodation expenditure 

To find out more about the Geelong region, visit our Moving to the Region page on the Barwon Health website 

Diversity and Inclusion  

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation. 

We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. We also strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles. 

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au) We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free. 

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments to submit your application for this role, please contact ***************@barwonhealth.org.au  noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch. 

This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid -19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy