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Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content LinkSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert:The Royal Childrens Hospitals (RCH) Vision is A world where all kids thrive.RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Childrens Campus, partnering with Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Childrens Hospital Foundation.RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries.RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.For further Information on RCH is availablehere .2026 General Medicine Fellow (HM27-HM30)Work for Australias Leading Childrens HospitalFriendly and supportive team environmentOngoing training and development opportunitiesAbout the Role:The Department of General Medicine has available Full Time / Fixed Term (either 6 or 12 months) Fellow roles in General Medicine (Part Time may be possible by discussion), commencing 2nd February 2026.This role will provide an advanced trainee/ Fellow of the RACP in paediatrics with experience and training in General Medicine. Depending on seniority and experience, there is the opportunity for the fellow to work as a Junior Consultant, in a supervised capacity. There are excellent opportunities for clinical experience, teaching, research and administration. There is also an opportunity to lead quality improvement projects under the supervision of the General Medicine leadership team.This role also participates in the After Hours Medical Lead roster. This is a leadership role, the fellow will mentor and lead junior medical staff, collaborate with the after-hours team across the hospital, and manage clinical resources to meet the demands of increasing patient acuity across General Medicine and Specialty Units and patient flow challenges after hours.Classification for this position will range from HM27 HM30What youll achieve:Provision of clinical care in the inpatient setting, liaising with other General Medicine, Subspecialty, Nursing and Allied Health teams.In the Night Medical lead capacity: supervising junior trainees, lead ward rounds, attend ward reviews, admit and discharge patients and assist with patient flow throughout the hospital.Provision of clinical care in the outpatient setting including liaising with RCH outpatient units and external providers.Attend and contribute to General Medicine / RCH educational activities, including weekly education, Journal Club, Grand Rounds, Radiology meeting and M&M meetings.You will be allocated and contribute to a non clinical portfolio within the department.Your skills and experience:MBBS or equivalentRegistration with AHPRA and eligibility for medical registration within VictoriaAdvanced Trainee in Paediatrics with exams completedInternational Medical applicants need to have a score of 7 or above in all bands IELTS test.If this sounds like you, click here to view the position description.About the Department:The Department of General Medicine is one of the largest departments at RCH. At any time, a total of 108 staff (Senior Medical, Junior Medical, Nursing, and Administrative) work in the Department. The Department of General Medicine has a range of sub-specialty interests in addition to General Paediatrics and is committed to the delivery of high-quality evidence-based care. There are 3 subspecialty units within it, including Rheumatology, Immigrant Health and Clinical Pharmacology. All units report to the Director of General Medicine.What we offer:Salary Packaging benefitsProfessional development and special eventsCulture of continuous improvementOther requirements:Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtainValid Working with Children CheckCompliance with RCHs Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases procedureApplication processTo apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description.Applications for these positions must be via VPRAT Please do not apply directly through RCH careers.VPRAT portal opens for applications on 30th June and close on 28th July, 2025RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offerthe opportunity towork in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Childrens Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Childrens Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemptionAre you ready to join our team?Apply online by clicking on the Apply button #J-18808-Ljbffr