Specialist Ophthalmologist x 2 positions7hpfn Fractional/Fixed Term30 November ********* November **** (Parental leave cover)*****hpf Fractional/Fixed Term 27 November ********* November **** (Parental leave cover)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:
RMH is one of the largest health providers in Australia, providing a comprehensive range of specialist medical, surgical and mental health services and is part of a large trauma & referral centre
Includes complicated internal and external referrals.
Ophthalmology department consists of consultants, junior medical staff and orthoptists
About the role:
Provide ambulatory, emergent, procedural and possibly surgical care for patients with subspecialty ophthalmic conditions and ambulatory, emergent, procedural and surgical care for patients with general ophthalmic conditions
Contribute to emergency ophthalmic care at the RMH by taking part in the after-hours on-call roster
Provide clinical and didactic education to ophthalmic registrars, medical students, and students from other disciplines working with the unit
Attend regular clinical meetings, audit meetings and journal club meetings
Comply with Quality Management policies and procedures, and participate in Quality Management activities for ophthalmology




Support and participate in the Health Service OH&S; Procedures and implement (where appropriate) at unit/service area level.
Assist in maintaining a safe work environment by reporting any incidents of unsafe work practices, sites/areas or equipment.
Responsible for observing and practicing the principles and obligations of Equal Employment Opportunity, which include:
A workplace which is free from harassment;
Ensure that activities and practices will prevent and eliminate unlawful discrimination;
Promote Melbourne Health values and fairness in the workplace
Contribute to the successful management of diversity in the workplace.
Comply with Health Service and Divisional specific Regulations, Melbourne Health Policy and Procedures (available on MH intranet site ), and the By-laws and Policies as apply from time to time.
Please click here to view attached PD for additional information regarding the role.
About You:
MBBS or equivalent tertiary qualifications
Full Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA)
Minimum of one-year Fellowship training
Fellowship training in Cornea or Medical Retina or Oculoplastic preferred
A Values based organisation offering great prospects for career diversity and skilled 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?
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📌 Specialist Ophthalmologist (Melbourne)
🏢 Melbourne Health
📍 Melbourne