Anatomical Pathologist

The Department of Anatomical Pathology at Monash Health is based at Monash Medical Centre in Clayton, and serves a large network of hospitals including Monash Medical Centre, Dandenong, Moorabbin and Casey Hospitals. Monash Health is the largest public health care network in Victoria, providing the full range of specialist medical and surgical programs, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics and perinatal / neonatal services. The Department is staffed by 12 EFT anatomical pathologists, 4 EFT registrars, and 26 EFT scientific staff.

The Department processes around 37000 biopsies each year, and this includes small endoscopic and needle core biopsies. Majority of the cases are of high complexity, comprising multiple specimens per case. Approximately 9000 cytology accessions per year - both exfoliative cytology, fluid based cytology, and fine needle aspiration cytology are processed and reported. This includes non-gynaecological cytology cases only, as our gynaecological cytology is sent to the Victorian Cytology Service (VCS). Transbronchial needle aspirates (TBNA) and Pancreatic FNAs are performed. Around 140 perinatal autopsies and less than 10 adult autopsies are performed every year.

About the Role

The position will be a full-time role, permanent, ongoing (38 hours per week - 7.6 hours per day - Monday to Friday). The position also includes participation in an on-call roster.

The successful applicant will provide comprehensive diagnostic services in Anatomical Pathology and Cytology. The candidate should be willing to cover specialist areas of surgical pathology such as breast pathology and urological pathology with a willingness to specialise in other areas of specialised pathology as required by the department. The candidate should be willing to participate in undergraduate/postgraduate teaching and quality activities. Any research interest will be encouraged and supported. An adjunct academic appointment to Monash University will potentially be available depending on the experience and seniority of the successful candidate.

Further inquiries and expressions of interest should be made to Prof Beena Kumar, Program Director, Pathology and Unit Head of Anatomical Pathology at Beena.Kumar@monashealth.org .

Superannuation payments by Monash Health will only be made up to the maximum Superannuation Guarantee Contribution Limit.

About You:

To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:
We are looking for candidates who is meticulous with attention to details, one who can multitask and be a team player and work in a complex environment.

A medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent) with current registration the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA)

Working with Children's Certificate

Appropriate health professional tertiary qualifications

Specific qualifications (FRCPA) through the Royal College of Pathologists, Australasia

Previous experience in Anatomical Pathology is desirable

What We Offer

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Access to professional development courses and seminars

For a confidential discussion, please contact Beena Kumar, Program Director Pathology, Tel: 9594 3459 .

We are a publicly-funded metropolitan health service based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

Providing care across the entire lifespan, our major hospitals include Monash Medical Centre, Monash Children's Hospital, Dandenong Hospital, and Casey Hospital in Berwick. We also provide care at Moorabbin Hospital, the Kingston Centre, and the Cranbourne Integrated Community Care Centre.

We have over 40 locations across south eastern Victoria, including several community health centres in Berwick, Cockatoo, Springvale, Dandenong, and more.

We are a publicly-funded metropolitan health service based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

Providing care across the entire lifespan, our major hospitals include Monash Medical Centre, Monash Children's Hospital, Dandenong Hospital, and Casey Hospital in Berwick. We also provide care at Moorabbin Hospital, the Kingston Centre, and the Cranbourne Integrated Community Care Centre.

We have over 40 locations across south eastern Victoria, including several community health centres in Berwick, Cockatoo, Springvale, Dandenong, and more.

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