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Breast Surgery Fellow - Research

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers. Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Job Description: 

Breast Surgery Fellow - Research
12 months Part Time position commencing February 2025 at 51.6 hours per fortnight

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The Royal Melbourne is one of Victoria’s largest hospitals providing a comprehensive range of health services including acute, sub-acute, general, and specialist medical services throughout inpatient and community-based facilities. We are also a proud part of the world-renowned Melbourne Biomedical Precinct, working in collaboration to advance research for continuous improvement of clinical care.

About the role:

The Breast Service Surgery Research Fellowship is a part time position of up to 0.6eft that will involve clinical research within the Combined RMH/RWH Breast Service.

The position involves new and on-going research projects aimed at improving the management of DCIS and early breast cancer.  The major areas of interest are 1. the use of MRI and Contrast-enhanced mammography in the screening, assessment and surveillance of early breast cancer and 2. optimal management of Ductal Carcinoma In Situ.

The Research Fellow will work under the supervision of the Director of the Breast Service and alongside the Breast Surgery Research Nurse and Data manager.  There will be close collaboration with the Breast imaging service at RMH and the Women’s.

The position would suit a surgical registrar who would like to experience clinical research.  The Fellow will attend at least one weekly breast clinic, various multidisciplinary meetings and will have the chance to participate in some breast surgical operating lists.  Other opportunities will be available.   

About You:

• Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia (for international Medical Graduates)
• MBBS or equivalent tertiary qualifications
• Ability to work in a team
• Well-developed communication and presentation skills.

Benefits:

• A Values based organisation offering great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement, including training and research opportunities, and access to mentorship and leadership programs.
• Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including On-site staff gym, Staff Medical Service, Employee Assistance Program, Peer Support Program - run by our dedicated employees.
• Salary packaging options, discounted onsite car parking, close to public transport.

Interested?

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Find out more about The Royal Melbourne Hospital https://www.thermh.org.au. If you have any questions or require more information, connect with us. We look forward to hearing from you.

For more information, please contact Prof Bruce Mann – bruce.mann@mh.org.au

Don't delay. Apply Now! Recruitment is ongoing, with interviews commencing as soon as suitable candidates are received.

The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community.  Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.