Gastroenterologist

Western Health Gastroenterology is inviting suitably qualified Gastroenterologists to apply for a part-time position. The successful applicant will have outstanding interpersonal and clinical gastroenterology skills and join one of the highest volume gastroenterology services within Victoria, providing care for the western metropolitan region of Melbourne.

This is an opportunity for a Gastroenterologist with expertise in clinical gastroenterology as well as endoscopy to be considered for a position as part of a rapidly growing service with state-of-the-art facilities at Sunshine Hospital and the New Footscray Hospital, planned for a 2025 opening.

In this role, you will contribute to the clinical supervision and training of Junior Medical Officers.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Commit to Gastroenterology outpatient clinics;
• Participate in the General Ward service roster as required;
• Participate in consultant on-call duties as required;
• Have flexibility in supporting patient care as required across Sunshine and Footscray Hospitals;
• Be eligible for credentialing as a Gastroenterologist at Western Health.

Position Description

Applications close 11:59pm on 6 October 2024.

About Us 
Our workforce of over 13,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience. 

Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of mental health and community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics. 

Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as: 

• Professional development support 

• Career advancement opportunities 

• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing 

• Work-life balance 

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check. 

Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies. 

 
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the Intranet before applying.