Clinical Lead Paediatric ENT

Monash Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Onsite subsidised staff parking

Discounted banking (BankVic)

Onsite Gym

Access to professional development

Job summary

Monash Health in Melbourne is seeking an experienced ENT surgeon to join the Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Unit. You will provide high-quality patient care, lead clinical teams, and participate in education, research, and supervision across adult and paediatric ENT services.

The role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, ongoing service improvement, and active involvement in teaching and post-graduate training within Victoria's largest public health service.

Qualifications

• Must hold registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) or equivalent is required.
• Membership with RACS and ASOHNS is preferred.
• Working with Children’s Certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership through active involvement in patient care.
• Be available to medical colleagues for consultation and liaison regarding patient care.
• Support academic, research, education, training and supervision roles in Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery.
• Contribute to ongoing service improvement and professional life within Victoria’s largest public health service.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Teaching & supervision

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Fellowship of RACS or equivalent

Registration with AHPRA

Working with Children's Certificate

RACS/ASOHNS membership

Job description

Monash Health is Victoria's largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare and service for people at every life stage.

To see first-hand what our colleagues think about working here, take a look at the following short videos:monashhealth.org/careers.

About Monash Doctors

To help grow your career, there are more than 1,900 Junior and 1,700 Senior Doctors at Monash Health in over 200 medical specialties. We offer unparallel opportunities in Victoria's largest & most clinically diverse teaching health service.

About ENT Unit

The department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery is large and provides adult and paediatric services to Dandenong, Clayton, Casey, Moorabbin and Monash Children's. The unit is staffed with 19 consultants, 2 fellows, 4 college appointed registrars, 4 unaccredited registrars and 6 support staff (nursing/clerical).

The Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Unit at Monash Health is unique in that it is the only major health service in Victoria treating both children and adults for diseases of the ear, nose and throat. The unit looks after patients from early infancy and covers the whole range of diseases of the ear, nose and throat affecting all age groups.

The specialist service at Monash ranges from General Paediatric and Adult ENT, Complex paediatrics, Complex Rhinology, Complex Otology, Snoring and Sleep apnoea Surgery, Laryngology, Head and Neck as well as reconstructive surgery. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide safe and effective person centred care, provide teaching and supervision of specialist registrar trainees and enhance your career in your chosen subspecialist field.
The Unit also has a dedicated research portfolio and provides support and supervision to candidates wishing to complete a higher degree. Multiple research projects are completed under its banner each year leading to publications and presentations.

The unit is also involved in some multi-centre trials.

About the Role

To support and assist the Director of the Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Unit, Monash Health in the provision of high quality Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Services at Monash Health sites, consistent with the Monash Health values.

• Provide clinical leadership through active involvement in patient care.
• Be available to medical colleagues for consultation and liaison as appropriate regarding patient care.
• Support academic, research, education, training & supervision (both undergraduate and postgraduate) roles in the Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Unit, Monash Health.
• Contribute to the professional and corporate life in Victoria's largest public health service by participation in appropriate committees and educational platforms.
• Contribute to ongoing service improvement and clinical and workforce innovation to ensure Monash Health provides high quality accessible Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Services

What you need:

• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Appropriate health professional tertiary qualifications
• Fellowship of the RACS or equivalent
• Working with Children's Certificate
• Membership with RACS and ASOHNS

What we offer:

• Salary packaging
• Onsite subsidised staff parking
• Discounted banking (BankVic)
• Onsite Gym
• Access to professional development courses and seminars

Monash Health recognises the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles.

Our Culture and Values

At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive,supportiveand future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Ourteamsplay a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity,transparencyand excellence.

You’llbe encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.

We are FullHearted, OpenMinded and AllIn, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.