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Fixed term from 1st February **** to 6th February ****
Part time - 10.9 hours per week
Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide.
We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
About the Department of Rheumatology
The Department of Rheumatology provides specialist non-surgical care and treatment, on an inpatient and outpatient basis, to patients with rheumatic illnesses involving problems with joint, soft tissues and autoimmune diseases arising from an inappropriate immune response of the body.
The Unit evaluates and treats all forms of arthritis and has a range of sub-speciality clinics.
The Unit is interested in the ways in which imaging may facilitate the diagnosis of autoimmune diseases, most recently ultrasound and PET/CT scanning.
These are being used to help diagnose polymyalgia rheumatic conditions as well as to service patient care with ultrasound guided glucocorticoid injections.
About the role
This is a one-year position comprising outpatient services in Austin Health clinics.
Working closely with Senior Medical Staff who will provide high-quality medical specialist training and supervision, the Rheumatology Clinic Registrar will work in 3 outpatient clinics - General Rheumatology, Polymyalgia Rheumatica/Giant Cell Arteritis and Autoimmune diseases.
A regular day will see you:
Support Senior Medical Staff and other registrars in the care of the Rheumatology patients.
Provide clinical support for other registrars.
Ensure that patients and their families are given adequate information upon which to base treatment decisions and follow-up.
About you




As the Rheumatology Clinic Registrar you will be someone who has excellent communication skills with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care.
You'll bring energy and drive to your work and have a keen interest in developing your skillset.
To be successful in this role you'll bring with you:
A commitment to Austin Health values.
Demonstrated commitment to high quality patient care.
Have appropriate training and experience applicable to the field of Rheumatology.
Working at Austin Health means enjoying a robust sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day.
Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:
Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.
A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.
Mentoring and career development opportunities.
Work with us!
We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People.
We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities.
We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check.
Austin Health is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with Child Safe Standards.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager:Dr Claire Owen, Director of Rheumatology at ******
Interested in finding out more about this opportunity?
Read the position description for further details.
Application closing date: Sunday 23 August ****
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📌 Rheumatology Clinic Registrar (Melbourne)
🏢 Austin Health
📍 Melbourne