2027 Paediatric Anatomical Pathology Fellow - The Royal Children's Hospital
The Royal Children’s Hospital - Paediatric Anatomical Pathology Fellow
This is a 12 Month Full Time, Fixed Term position at 86 Hours per fortnight commencing 01 February 2027.
Anatomical Pathology Fellow - Position Description
The Royal Melbourne is one of Victoria’s largest hospitals providing a comprehensive range of health services including acute, sub-acute, general, and specialist medical services throughout inpatient and community-based facilities. We are also a proud part of the world-renowned Melbourne Biomedical Precinct, working in collaboration to advance research for continuous improvement of clinical care.
Unit Description
We are a paediatric pathology service based at the Royal Children’s Hospital working under a Melbourne Health-led Public Pathology Victoria service and provide specialist paediatric histopathology, reporting around 6000 cases per year.
About the role
This is a Fixed Term Full-Time position at 86 hrs per fortnight within the Department of Anatomical Pathology, based at The Royal Children’s Hospital under the Melbourne Health-led Public Pathology Victoria service.
You will be training to become a specialist paediatric pathologist responsible for ccontributing to all aspects of the diagnostic service as a member of the Paediatric Anatomical Pathology Team. You will assist with fresh specimen handling, some limited macroscopic gross handling of complex paediatric surgical specimens, the efficient and accurate reporting of biopsies and participate in clinicopathological meetings.
Supervised on-call exposure will also be expected. Supervision to complete the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) Post-Fellowship Certificate in Paediatric Pathology will be provided.
About You
- General Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) or eligible for Provisional Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) via the Competent Authority Pathway.
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia or equivalent to qualify for APP status.
- Experience and training in the discipline of Anatomical Pathology
- Experience and/or an interest in formally developing skills in paediatric anatomical pathology.
- Experience working in a tertiary/quaternary level care public hospital.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Attention to detail, well-developed communication and presentation skills.
- A Values based organisation offering outstanding prospects for career diversity and professional advancement, including training and research opportunities, and access to mentorship and leadership programs.
- Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including On-site staff gym, Staff Medical Service, Employee Assistance Program, Peer Support Program - run by our dedicated employees.
Salary packaging options, discounted onsite car parking, close to public transport.
Interested?
Find out more about The Royal Melbourne Hospital
Find out more about The Royal Children’s Hospital
For more information about this position please contact Dr Colleen D’Arcy Ph: 03 9345 5***