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Advanced Plastics and Reconstructive Microsurgery Fellow
This is a 12-month Full Time Fixed Term position commencing 6th September 2027 and ending 27th August 2028
Advanced Plastics & Reconstructive Microsurgery Fellow - Position Description
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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.
Unit Description
Melbourne Health incorporating the Royal Melbourne Hospital and the Royal Women's Hospital
The Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Unit at the Royal Melbourne Hospital is offering a fellowship in advanced microsurgery reconstruction. The position is open to qualified overseas Plastic Surgeons eligible for temporary medical registration in Victoria.
The RMH Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Unit has 16 attending Plastic Surgeons, 3 local Accredited Registrars, 3 local Unaccredited Registrar, 1 Breast Fellow and 6 Residents. The Unit specialises in microsurgical reconstruction for breast, head & neck cancer and lower limb trauma. The Unit also manages a large number of general plastic surgery cases, including elective and post-traumatic hand and wrist surgery, bony facial trauma, brachial plexus injuries, melanoma and provides a broad reconstructive service to all specialties.
The unit performs more than 2,000 surgical procedures performed a year including 250+ free flaps. The Fellow is required to participate in 2-3 major head & neck lists and 1-2 breast reconstruction lists per week and contribute to a research project leading to publication or presentation. The case load will also include emergency surgery and elective general plastic surgery lists. The Fellow will attend outpatient clinics and contribute to the management of inpatients.
About The Role
* The Fellow is responsible for the day to day running of the Plastic Surgery Unit with local accredited registrars, in consultation with faculty members.
* Ensuring all theatre lists/ clinics have appropriate cover, across all sites where Royal Melbourne Hospital provides plastic & reconstructive surgery services, including the Royal Women's Hospital.
* Ensuring equity in terms of daily workload and in particular clinical caseload between registrars, fellow and unaccredited registrar in order to maintain levels of training.
* Attend and manage 2-3 outpatient clinics per week. This includes hand & wound clinics, consultant clinic, complex wound clinic, multidisciplinary head & neck clinic.
* Participation in on-call roster on occasion to fill-in or cover for registrars on conference or annual leave.
* Ensuring surgical audits are up to date and comprehensive.
* Supervision and teaching of registrars, residents and medical students.
* Research is encouraged, ideally submit abstract for presentation at annual Australasian or international plastic surgery meeting.
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
* Completed specialist training in accredited Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery program including exit exams
* Ability to work in a team
* Well-developed communication and presentation skills.
Application Instructions
Please upload to your application.
* Cover Letter – Mr Anand Ramakrishnan & Mr Richard Barton
* Current Curriculum Vitae
* Three references are required to support your application
* Referees – Download reference Template (upload directly to application) or email to
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?
Apply via MH Careers and upload you Resume and Cover Letter
Find out more about The Royal Melbourne Hospital
Find out more about Plastic and reconstructive Surgery at The Royal Melbourne Hospital
For more information, please contact Kim Fernandez (Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery Personal Assistant) via email:
Don't delay. Apply Now Recruitment is ongoing, with interviews commencing as soon as suitable candidates are received and the position may close early.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check. The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve. RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards ). As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.