Description:
Rehabilitation Registrar
2025 Training Year - Full Time and Part Time Fixed Term
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:
The Rehabilitation Unit provides rehabilitation assessment and management for patients in hospital and in the community. Our services include:
- Royal Park Inpatient Rehabilitation Ward
- RMH@Home Subacute Rehabilitation
- CLRAAC (Consultant Liaison Rehabilitation and Aged Care)
- Rehabilitation Outpatient Services
About the Role:
Inpatient Ward-Based Rehabilitation Registrar Positions (2 x Full Time Positions))
Neurological, Musculoskeletal (Amputee, Orthopaedic/Trauma), Oncology and General Rehabilitation
- Day to day care of inpatients, supported by two 2nd/3rd Year HMOs
- For senior registrars, there is opportunity to lead the interdisciplinary team in case conferences and family meetings/discharge planning, closely supervised by the consultant, in preparation for transition into independent specialist practice
- Close liaison with acute care teams including stroke care unit, neurology, neurosurgery, orthopaedic, trauma, plastics, pain, oncology/haematology, endocrine, infectious diseases, renal, diabetic foot unit, continence, wound services
RMH@Home Subacute Rehabilitation Registrar Position - Inpatient Care (1 x Full Time Position)
Neurological, Musculoskeletal (Orthopaedic/Trauma, Amputee), Oncology, General, Spinal, Pulmonary/Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Registrar responsibilities: care of patients requiring rehabilitation at home
- Liaison with acute care teams including stroke care unit, neurology, neurosurgery, orthopaedic, trauma, general medicine, oncology/haematology (Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre - PMCC), palliative care, endocrine, infectious diseases, renal, diabetic foot, continence, wound services
- Working alongside second RMH@Home Subacute Rehab Registrar (assessment and triage registrar)
- Supported by and supervising one 2nd/3rd Year HMOs
- Working alongside GEM medical staff on RMH@home unit
RMH@Home Subacute Rehabilitation Assessment Registrar Position (1 x Part Time - 0.8 EFT)
Assessment and Triage of Neurological, Musculoskeletal (Orthopaedic/Trauma, Amputee), Oncology (including Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre), General, Spinal, Pulmonary/Cardiac
Rehabilitation Registrar responsibilities include:
- Performing RMH@Home rehabilitation assessments, evaluation and management plans of referrals for the 20 community-based inpatient beds, working closely with the RMH@Home Subacute Assessment Coordinator and Rehab consultant
- Close liaison with acute care teams at MH, Peter MacCallum Cancer centre, and other health services (acute and subacute).
- Working alongside RMH@Home Subacute Inpatient Rehab Registrar and HMO, and GEM Registrar.
CLRAAC - Consultative Liaison Rehabilitation Registrar Positions (2 x Full Time Positions)
- Working with consultants and fellow registrars in triaging of referrals, evaluating rehabilitation needs of referred patients, and guiding rehabilitation goals and discharge planning.
- include periods of on call and after hours, and ward/inpatient leave cover
- Ideal for rehabilitation trainees seeking a higher research degree or those who have a significant research interest
About You:
- Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia (for international Medical Graduates)
- MBBS or equivalent tertiary qualifications
- Ability to work in a team
- Well-developed communication and presentation skills.
Benefits:
- A Values based organisation offering great 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?
Upload your resume, cover letter and two references.
Find out more about The Royal Melbourne Hospital https://www.thermh.org.au If you have any questions or require more information, connect with us. We look forward to hearing from you.
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