Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. 

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

Epworth Freemasons are currently seeking a dedicated and passionate Medical Oncology Registrar (Advanced Trainee). This is a 6-month RACP accredited training position commencing in August 2024. The position offers a unique opportunity to embark on a comprehensive training journey in medical oncology within a leading not-for-profit private hospital setting.

Epworth offers comprehensive cancer services at four of our major hospitals. Our facilities encompass specialised wards, modern day oncology units, radiation oncology services, and palliative care. With over 40 Epworth-accredited oncologists, surgical oncologists, and radiation oncologists. The Freemasons oncology unit includes a purpose-built day oncology area, a short day / day medical unit and a 40-bed inpatient oncology ward.

Epworth prioritises the professional development of our trainees and you will be supported by five senior oncologists. You will benefit from weekly teaching sessions by supervising consultants and protected time to attend the VMOTG Friday teaching sessions and weekly journal club. You will engage in a formal mentorship program identifying a suitable research project to undertake across your training. Epworth has strong involvement in clinical trials in addition to wider research activities. This is supported through Epworth’s Research Directorate and includes an inhouse biostatistician to assist with the composition of meaningful research parameters and outcome evaluation.

As an advanced trainee you will be expected to participate in multidisciplinary team meetings (Gastroentestinal, UroOncology, Breast and option to join Head and Neck, Lung and NeuroOncology) and audit activities under the supervision of the consultants, present cases and make recommendations. Epworth's quality and audit directorate also supports trainees through the audit process. There are no on-call or out of hours requirements.

You will make an impact by:

• Daily ward rounds and patient management
• Day oncology duties and management
• Admission and review patients including those participating in research trials
• Attendance at outpatient clinics and multi-disciplinary team meetings 
• Active involvement in audit activities and treatment-planning meetings
• Undertaking research project work
• Elective duties in radiation oncology and oncology-based diagnostics
• Academic commitments including journal club and undergraduate student teaching.

To be successful in this role…

In adherence with the RACP Advanced Training in Medical Oncology Program Requirements all advanced trainees require a breadth of clinical experience and skills in:

• Caring for acute medical problems and chronic illness
• Attending to the emotional needs of patients and families
• Controlling and managing symptoms
• Administering end-of-life care. 

You will have:

• Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent.
• Unconditional registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
• Eligibility for registration with the RACP for Advanced Physician Training 

Position Description       Inherent Requirements

We will review applications as we receive them.

About Freemasons
Located in East Melbourne, close to public transport and the CBD, Epworth Freemasons provides a range of world-class health services. As one of Victoria's leading maternity hospitals, Epworth Freemasons specialises in women’s and men’s health services including breast and gynaecological surgery, endoscopy and urology. Epworth Freemasons also offers comprehensive cancer care, and a full range of surgical services, including robotic assisted surgery, orthopaedics and ICU care.

At Epworth, it’s a community. It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation that puts the patient in the centre of all that is done. In addition to this, you will have access to:·

• Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates

At Epworth, we care.

We care about our patients and we care about our people. We care about keeping everyone safe. We care about valuing and empowering our people, and growing careers. And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive, and contribute to our communities.

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It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had COVID-19 and / or Influenza vaccinations, including where this is recommended or required by public health authorities, and including booster vaccinations doses.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.