Locum Specialist in Palliative Care (Fractional)

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

The Palliative Care Service provides consultative advice to all units across Alfred Health. 

An opportunity exists for a Locum Fractional Specialist to join the Palliative Care Consultancy Service at Alfred Health, to provide sabbatical leave backfill from 24 March 2025 to 28 September 2025.

The work is varied and we have an effective multi-disciplinary team providing comprehensive support.  This position requires participation in an outpatient clinic, and may include supervision of junior staff and inpatient care. On-call responsibilities and travel between campuses may be required.

Applicants must be legally qualified practitioners, registered or registrable with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. Formal training in palliative care is essential. Acute hospital experience is highly desirable. Demonstrable relevant knowledge and experience in Palliative Care Medicine is required as well as meeting Alfred Health requirements for credentialing and scope of practice in Palliative Care Medicine.

Enquiries: Dr Michelle Gold – Head of Unit Palliative Care; M.Gold2@alfred.org.au; 03 9076 0920 or via switchboard 9076 2000

Applications close: Monday, 16th December 2024

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au