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General Surgery Research Fellow

St Vincent's Health AustraliaMelbourne, Victoria, Australia

30+ days ago

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Challenging and rewarding work environment
Research opportunities

Job Description :

Part Time, Fixed Term 0.8FTE

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Research opportunities

This is a combined clinical and research fellowship. It is ideally suited to either a first- or second-year general surgical fellow with a broad clinical interest.

About The Role

We are seeking a first or second year surgical fellow with a strong interest in both clinical practice and research. This role offers a broad clinical experience, working closely with surgical consultants, subspecialty consultants, and accredited surgical registrars in the care and management of general surgical patients.

In addition to clinical exposure, this position provides dedicated time and support for pursuing a research project in an area of your interest. This is an ideal opportunity to further both your academic and clinical development, and to prepare for sub-specialty post-fellowship training, overseas fellowship, or a future consultant position.

Research role

It is expected that you will undertake a research project related to either General, Breast, Endocrine or HPB / UGI surgery.

As a minimum requirement, it is expected that you will either present at a national level or publish in a peer-reviewed journal.

An opportunity also exists to undertake a higher degree by research through the Department of Surgery at the University of Melbourne.

Clinical role

You will be primarily attached to either the Breast / Endocrine or HPB / UGI unit depending on your clinical interest.

You will aid in the cover of other general surgical fellows (Colorectal, Breast / Endocrine, HPB / UGI) as required.

Clinical duties will include covering both elective and emergency operating, outpatient clinics, XRAY meetings, MDT meetings and both weekend and after hours on call as rostered.

You will be rostered for four days per week inclusive of dedicated research and training time. An additional opportunity exists to assist with private lists one day per week.

Supervisor, training and education role

Rotating roster with other accredited fellows to participate in the teaching of the SET trainees.

Active role with the Pre-SET committee to enhance the training and education of junior staff

Active participation in clinical improvement programs, audit and recruitment of junior surgical staff.

Classifications for this position will range from HM25 - HM30 ($129,048.40 - $177,622.12 pro rata per annum) + salary sacrifice and excluding super.

What You Will Bring

Excellent skills and competencies as a clinician and excellent communication skills with patients, their families and colleagues

Registration with the Medical Practitioners Board of Victoria and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

National criminal history check

What We Can Offer You

Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!

Employee Assistance Program

Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities

CBD Location, close to Public Transport and close to lots of car parks

Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation

Career development & advancement encouraged

Culture of continuous improvement

Working at St Vincent’s

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

We warmly encourage applications from talented people of all backgrounds, including those who identify as Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, LGBTQIA+, and people of all ages, cultures, and identities. Our mission is to create an environment that reflects and supports the rich diversity of the community we serve.

Together, we celebrate our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence, making SVHM a unique, safe and welcoming place to work.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

How To Apply

To apply, click the ' Apply ' button. You will be prompted to create a Workday candidate profile and upload your current resume and cover letter, address to Mr Matthew Read, Upper GI + Hepatobiliary Research.

As part of your cover letter (300-word max), please include your interest in applying for the role as well as any research and specialities you have interest in as part of the role.

Please include the contact details for 2 x suitable referees in your CV.

Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements and we will be able to adapt to these for you.

If you would like a copy of the Position Description, please contact jmsrecruitment@svha.org.au and include the JRnumber.

Respectfully no agencies

Closing Date :

30 June 2025 11 : 59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan :

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https : / / www.svha.org.au / about-us / reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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