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 seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic full-time Medical Oncology Registrar (Advanced Trainee) to join the Medical Oncology team at Epworth Freemasons in 2024. This role is RACP approved for 6 months core training and will be from August 2024 – February 2025.

Opportunity to learn various aspects of Medical Oncology management in a leading not-for-profit private hospital setting. This role entails working closely with senior Medical Oncologists every day and expects close involvement in the following activities:

• Daily ward rounds
• Ward duties and patient management
• Day oncology duties and management
• Admission of new, review and research trial patients
• Elective duties in radiation oncology and oncology-based diagnostics
• Audit activities, multi-disciplinary meetings, and treatment-planning meetings
• Academic commitments (e.g., journal club) and teaching.

The ideal candidate will possess the following attributes:

• Commitment to a career in Medical Oncology
• Sound clinical knowledge, skills, and experience in contemporary medical and evidence-based practice appropriate for level of training
• Proficiency in academic and scholarly enquiry
• Strong interpersonal and multi-disciplinary team working skills
• Leadership and management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• An understanding of current issues facing the Australian healthcare system

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.
Epworth Freemasons has recently upgraded and expanded its operating theatres and admissions facilities, along with major refurbishments of patient rooms and building infrastructure.

Successful completion of the FRACP examination

Current AHPRA Registration

Registered as an advanced trainee with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.

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.

Sound interesting? To apply, click the I'm Interested button and attach your CV and cover letter.

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

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.