Overview
Epworth Health Care 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 Richmond Hospital has a long and proud history in providing and supporting cutting edge Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS) Services to patients in Melbourne. Epworth Richmond is excited to announce a Fellowship opportunity in the field of Oral & Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery. Monash Health Children’s Hospital is part of Monash Health and is one of Australia’s leading providers of integrated children’s health services. The hospital has a long-standing history of providing a multi-disciplinary and structured approach towards the management of children with cleft and craniofacial anomalies. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons play a key role in the MDT management of these patients.
An exciting new position is open to national and international applicants with appropriate qualifications in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery to further their training and interest. The applicant should possess the FRACDS (OMS), or its international equivalent qualification. For international applicants, registration with either the Medical/Dental Boards of Australia (AHPRA) is mandatory.
The position provides the successful candidate with the opportunity to develop further sub-specialty training and expertise in paediatric OMS and secondary cleft surgery, management of acquired and congenital dentofacial deformities and complex orthognathic procedures. The timetable allows some flexibility with respect to clinical workload, and there is scope for exposure to TMJ surgery and trauma (by invitation) to attend clinical cases with Supervising Surgeons at other institutions (subject to institutional approval). The appointee will report to the Chief Supervisor of Epworth & Monash Health Stryker Fellowship, and when functioning at other institutions will be under the guidance of the Heads of relevant departments of those institutions, and report directly to the supervising surgeon.
The successful candidate is expected to undertake research activity as part of their role and aim to complete one project which may be submitted for publication. Participation in continuing education and presentations, as well as completion of a surgical logbook are mandatory. Participation in on-call and after-hours activity may be required from time to time.
Two positions are available for six months each, commencing 5 August 2024.
Applicants are invited to apply for one or both positions at this time. Applications are to be addressed to Chief Supervisor of Epworth & Monash Health Stryker Fellowship.
Responsibilities
Engage in sub-specialty training in paediatric oral & maxillofacial surgery and secondary cleft surgery. Participate in the management of acquired and congenital dentofacial deformities and complex orthognathic procedures. Attend clinical cases with Supervising Surgeons at other institutions (subject to approval). Undertake research activity and complete at least one project suitable for publication. Maintain a surgical logbook and participate in continuing education and presentations. Participate in on-call and after-hours activity as required.
Qualifications
FRACDS (OMS) or its international equivalent. For international applicants, registration with the Medical/Dental Boards of Australia (AHPRA) is mandatory.
Benefits & Information
- Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status allows salary packaging up to $15,900 pre-tax annually (where applicable).
- Access to one of the largest educational scholarship programs 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.
Enquiries & How to Apply
Enquire / Apply for this Position: Click the I’m Interested button and attach your CV and cover letter. For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact Epworth Talent on (03) 9426 0606.
It is a condition of employment with Epworth Health Care, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had COVID-19 vaccinations, including booster vaccinations. As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check and hold a valid Working with Children Check. Epworth believes inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values.
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