Consultant Haematologist

About Monash Health Haematology
Monash Haematology is a dynamic academic department that integrates the best evidence base into routine patient care. It provides haematology care to a population of approximately 1.5 million, making it one of the largest services in Australia.
Key leadership areas in clinical care and research include:
a) Acute leukaemia and myelodysplastic syndromes;
b)  Myeloproliferative neoplasms;
c) Lymphoma, myeloma and chronic lymphocytic leukaemia;
d) Venous thromboembolic disease;
e) Haemoglobinopathy;
f) Obstetric haematology;
g) Transfusion medicine and
h) Molecular haematology.
In addition to these established pillars, Monash Haematology has an emerging Cell Therapies Program including provision of autologous stem cell transplantation and CAR-T therapy.
Our clinical CAR-T research program includes active studies in autoimmune or inflammatory disease (e.g., lupus) in addition to malignant indications.
Monash Haematology is an active collaborator with a number of research organisations including the School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, the Australasian Leukaemia and Lymphoma Group and the Children's Oncology Group.
Embedded within the School of Clinical Sciences, our preclinical and translational research program incorporates the `Blood Cancer Therapeutics Laboratory', `Blood Cancer Biomarker Laboratory' and the `Leukaemia Modelling and Therapeutic Discovery Group'.
These academic links provide clinicians with opportunities to extend their clinical experience within a scientific program.

About the Role
An opportunity to join a clinic focused on myeloid related diseases at the Cranbourne Community Hospital. This is one of two dedicated myeloid clinics in the service, treating high acuity patients with access to a cutting-edge clinical trial portfolio. The primary function of this role to participate on a weekly basis in the clinic on Monday afternoons with a case mix of patients with predominantly malignant haematological conditions. The focus of this clinic is myeloid related diseases (acute leukaemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, myeloproliferative neoplasms and stem cell transplant consultation), including diagnosis, treatment and post-acute care. An understanding of haematologic disease, particularly myeloid disorders and related biology, investigation, treatment and clinical trials is essential. The appointee must contribute to regular functioning of the Haematology unit, including participation in multidisciplinary team meetings aligned with this clinic. The role also requires participation in scientific/translational research within the Monash Health and Translation Precinct (MHTP), the advanced trainee teaching program and other relevant unit and hospital educational and quality activities.

What we offer:
* Salary packaging
* Onsite discounted staff parking
* Discounted banking (BankVic)
* Onsite Gym
* Access to professional development courses and seminars

What you need:
* Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
* A medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent) which is recognized for registration by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
* FRACP or equivalent
* FRCPA or equivalent
* A postgraduate qualification (PhD or equivalent). A research focus on myeloid diseases is desirable.
* Appropriate health professional tertiary qualifications
* Working with Children's Certificate

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For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Jake Shortt, Head of Unit Clinical Haematology on 03 •••• •365 - Jessie Duclos, Haematology Service Coordinator on 03 •••• •366

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. Please use URL provided.