Colorectal Fellow

Colorectal Fellow

Cabrini Monash University Department of Surgery

12-month appointment, commencing 3rd February 2025 – 1st February 2026

Cabrini offers :

Tax savings - salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free each year, plus meal & entertainment card

Hybrid arrangement, work from home

Parking on site

Discounted hospital services

Professional development opportunities

Enjoyable workplace culture in a value driven organisation

The Cabrini Monash University Department of Surgery focuses on performing high-quality clinical and basic science research with an emphasis on answering clinically important questions that can be translated into better-quality patient care and outcomes.

The Cabrini Colorectal Specialty Group is involved with high-volume and high-quality colorectal surgery including significant numbers of robotic and laparoscopic colorectal resections, transanal surgery, anorectal physiology, and the full spectrum of benign diseases.

How you will make an impact

An opportunity is now available for a motivated and enthusiastic professional with relevant experience to join our team and assist, under supervision, in the management of colorectal inpatients and participate in the clinical and translational research program.

Applicants should hold a Fellowship in General Surgery of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons or equivalent and be committed to a year of dedicated colorectal training. Attainment of Australian medical registration is essential.

The position is part-time in the contract, but the salary and time will be supplemented with private assisting, therefore we expect the total to be equivalent to full-time.

Key responsibilities include :

Responsibility for the clinical management of colorectal inpatients and emergencies as directed and supervised by the colorectal surgeons

Participation in colorectal audit activities

Participation in the Cabrini Monash University Department of Surgery research program

Participation in the Cabrini undergraduate teaching program

About you

To be successful in the role, you will need to have the following :

Registered Medical Practitioner with relevant experience

Senior registrar level preferably FRACS (or equivalent)

Demonstrated skills and experience in qualitative research and data analysis

Well developed computer skills including Microsoft Office suite

Demonstrated experience performing literature reviews and preparing grant applications and ethics submissions

A track record of publications in peer reviewed journals and evidence of presentations at national and international scientific meetings

Well developed written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders and the ability to tailor information to difference audiences

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with both colleagues and research participants

Proven ability to work independently, use initiative and drive research projects

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Enquiries to :

Mr Raymond Yap – Colorectal and general surgeon

Donna Li – Research HR Administrator, 9508 3427

Does this sound like your new role? Bring your skills and enthusiasm to Cabrini and help optimise the patient experience and health outcomes for our community. You will have opportunities to learn new skills and give back to your community.

Working for Cabrini

Cabrini Health is a Catholic, private, for-purpose health service located in Melbourne’s south east.Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, we have been providing quality, compassionate care to our community for 75 years.

There is something special about Cabrini. Wherever we work, we are compassionate, connected people transforming lives together. Our highly skilled staff and specialists incorporate clinical research, innovative models of care and state-of-the-art technology to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for our patients. We demonstrate our mission to serve our community through outreach programs that support asylum seekers, provide healthcare in rural communities and in underdeveloped countries.

Our size, reputation and growth strategy ensure genuine opportunities for our people to learn, grow and realise potential.

Cabrini is an equitable and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a safe environment for children and vulnerable people.

Our values : Compassion - Integrity - Courage - Respect

MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW STAFF TO CABRINI

Employment with Cabrini Health will be based on satisfactory background checks such as professional references, National Police Check, vaccinations for Influenza and COVID-19 (including boosters), plus a Working with Children Check (WWCC) may also be requested.