2026 Rheumatology Fellow

• Location: Footscray/Sunshine
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Salary: HM25 - HM30

About the role

The Rheumatology Unit at Western Health has a vacancy for a Non-Core Rheumatology Registrar / Fellow position for a 12-month placement.

Support will be given to applicants who are keen to improve aspects of their Rheumatology Portfolio and are able to propose training plans. We will try and accommodate these requests.

We will also be very supportive of any applicant who wishes to pursue a higher degree.

Please Note: All applicants must ensure that they attach their Cover Letter and CV at the time of submitting the on-line application.

Key responsibilities:

• Work under the supervision and support of the Head of Unit or Receiving Consultant to further develop general clinical and decision-making skills
• Perform unit duties as delegated by the Unit Head or Receiving Consultant in accordance with Western Health policies and procedures and relevant legislation
• Ensure notification to the appropriate consultant of patients referred to the Department, and provision of initial assessment of referred patients
• Ensure quality patient care via clinical assessment, admissions and development of management plans
• Provide day to day clinical management of patients and ensure attendance at ward rounds

About you:

To be Successful in this Role, you will:

• Hold current registration or eligible to register with AHPRA as a medical practitioner
• Be a current Advanced Trainee looking for a non-core role or;
• Would like a further year post completion of training to gain additional clinical and/or research experience (at Fellow level)
• Have an interest in or proven track record in research
• Have a commitment to teaching and supervision of other junior medical residents and staff

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