- Part-Time 7 hrs per week
- Commencing March 2025
- Parkville location with multiple public transport options
The Royal Women’s Hospital is one of Australia’s oldest and most distinguished tertiary hospitals dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women and newborns, offering specialised services within maternity, newborn and women’s health. We have strong affiliations to the University of Melbourne, with research and education integral to our role. Our goal is to be the best place to work, learn and contribute, and to provide exceptional experiences for our patients and consumers.
About the role
The Women’s is excited to introduce an additional surgical list to is already well established abortion and contraception services ACS. In addition the surgical list is linked to one clinical session per week for patient consultation regarding contraception and abortion options. The focus of the ACS service is to offer high-quality, safe and value-based care that is inclusive and culturally safe and improves access to reproductive health services for those who are currently underserviced by the private sector. This includes single people, Aboriginal Victorians, LGBTIQ+ Victorians, people with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, people from regional / rural communities and people living on low incomes.
Sitting within the Women’s Health Services Unit:
The roles would involve clinical service in the areas of reproductive health which would include outpatient clinic, surgical operating, supervision and teaching of undergraduates and specialist trainees.
It would be expected that suitable applicants participate in unit meetings and audits as well as attending and participating in structured meetings such as Morbidity/Mortality meeting and departmental meeting. RWH is a tertiary teaching hospital and the role comprises structured and non- structured teaching, training and supervision of medical students and junior doctors.
About you
Experience/Qualifications/Competencies
- Must hold or be eligible for registration with the Medical Practitioners Board of Australia
- Attained Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
- Surgical abortion skills including second trimester
- Early medical abortion provider
- Early trimester USS skills siting and dating of pregnancies
- Insertion of LARC implants and IUD/IUS
- Laparoscopic skills Level 2
- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of women’s health issues in relation to the target population of RWH
Attributes
- Embodies the Women’s values of courage, passion, discovery and respect
- “Can do” and flexible approach
- Well-developed interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate empathy and compassion with patients
- Ability to engage with and learn to lead within a tight-knit unit providing expertise in multiple areas of reproductive care
- Balancing competing and conflicting priorities
- Time management and prioritising
- Professional demeanour
Our benefits
At the Women’s you will enjoy a culture that is collaborative, supportive and passionate about learning. We have a strong sense of purpose, and engage in meaningful work every day. We offer our people a range of rewarding benefits, including:
- $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted financial, lifestyle and health options, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
- Public transport options at our doorstep and end of journey facilities for cyclists
- Breastfeeding rooms
- Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities
Inclusion and belonging
The Women’s celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, physically, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, and people of any age to apply for our roles. We are committed to gender equity principles, and our people have an awareness of and sensitive approach to violence against women and family violence matters. We are proudly Breastfeeding Association accredited.
Join us!
If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, a Working with Children Check and three COVID-19 vaccinations, and may include a range of additional vaccinations including influenza, as required by the Department of Health. If you need assistance or require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed.
For any enquiries, please contact Ass.Prof Dr Paddy Moore Head of Unit Abortion and Contraception Services. Phone 0409 678 442 or email Paddy.Moore@thewomens.org.au
Closing Date - March 20th 2025.
For further information, please refer to the position description.