2027 Monash Health Imaging Paediatric Fellow

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Monash Health Imaging Paediatric Fellow/SFR

Applications are invited from qualified medical practitioners, registered in Australia, for the position of Monash Health Imaging Paediatric Fellow/Systems Focused Rotation position. The position would best suit a doctor who is wishing to extend the knowledge in basic science and practice of paediatric imaging and gain experience at this level.

Our professional team fosters an innovative, respectful and positive team based culture. Your passion for excellence will be encouraged and professional growth will flourish as a result.

About Monash Health

Monash Health is Victoria’s largest public health service. We are proud to provide healthcare to one quarter of Melbourne’s population, across the entire lifespan from newborn and children, to adults, the elderly, their families and carers. More than 22,000 employees work at over 40 care locations across south eastern Melbourne, including Monash Medical Centre, Monash Children’s Hospital, Moorabbin Hospital, Dandenong Hospital, Casey Hospital, Kingston Centre, Cranbourne Centre, and an extensive network of rehabilitation, aged care, community health and mental health facilities. For more information, please visit www.monashhealth.org.

About Paediatric Services at Monash Health

Monash Children’s Hospital is one of the largest paediatric services in Australia. It provides comprehensive paediatric clinical care to the children of Melbourne and Victoria with all subspecialty services. These include neurology, neurosurgery, orthopaedics, cardiology, oncology, rheumatology, nephrology and urology. There are many opportunities for research and teaching.

The new dedicated paediatric imaging facility is comprehensive with all modalities and is a great opportunity for a fellow to obtain a broad experience of paediatric imaging.

About the Role

Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide safe and effective person‐centred care, provide teaching and supervision of resident medical staff and students. To extend the knowledge in the basic science and practice of Paediatric Imaging through a wide range of clinical presentations and imaging studies, and through direct teaching and supervision.

You will be required to undertake patient assessment and management in consultation with the treating consultant and patient care coordination. Participation in the on call roster is expected.

This position is based across all Monash Health campuses.

For questions or confidential discussion, please contact Prof. Michael Ditchfield (Head of Paediatric Imaging) at Michael.Ditchfield@monashhealth.org or Dr. Ryan Urgel (Deputy Head) at Ryan.Urgel@monashhealth.org

About You

You will:

• Demonstrate a commitment to profession-led regulation.

• Demonstrate a high level commitment to ethical practice.

• Demonstrate an ability to effectively manage matters of patient safety and quality of care.

• Understand the role of the relevant college and the associated expectations of the fellow/SFR trainee role.

What you need

• A medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent) which is recognised for registration by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.

• Trainee of relevant medical college.

• Motor vehicle driver licence.

• Victorian Employee Working with Children Check.

What we offer:

• Salary packaging.

• Onsite discounted staff parking.

• Discounted banking (BankVic).

• Onsite gym.

• Access to professional development courses and seminars.

Monash Health recognises the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles.

Referee Request:

As part of your application, please complete the referee request form at least twice (preferably three times) to ensure we receive a minimum of two references.

Request Referee Details: Referee Request Link

Once you submit the form, an automated request will be sent to each referee. You will receive an email notification when a referee has submitted their reference.

Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure your referees complete their submissions before the application deadline. Reference responses will be considered as part of your application.

For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Prof. Michael Ditchfield (Head of Paediatric Imaging) at Michael.Ditchfield@monashhealth.org or Dr. Ryan Urgel (Deputy Head) at Ryan.Urgel@monashhealth.org

Position Description can be found here

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.

Applications close: 23rd March 2026