Consultant - Nephrologist - Mildura, Victoria

Mildura, VIC
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago

Are you a passionate and experienced Nephrologist seeking an opportunity to make a real impact in a thriving regional health service?Head Medical is currently seeking a Consultant Nephrologist to join a dedicated multidisciplinary team. Located in the heart of north-west Victoria, this is your chance to deliver high-quality, patient-centred renal care to a growing and diverse community - while enjoying a relaxed lifestyle, strong collegial support, and outstanding regional amenities.

Serve a wide tri-state community across Victoria, NSW & South Australia
On-site haemodialysis supervision & peritoneal dialysis oversight
Opportunities for education, research, and service development
Attractive salary package up to $422,000 (depending on experience)

The RoleAs a Consultant Nephrologist at Mildura Base Hospital, you will provide comprehensive, evidence-based renal care to patients across the inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. This includes oversight of the haemodialysis unit, collaboration with the Royal Melbourne Hospital on peritoneal dialysis care and vascular access, and direct performance of key procedures such as kidney biopsies and dialysis catheter insertions.Your responsibilities will include:

Supervising and delivering dialysis care (both haemodialysis and peritoneal)
Managing acute and chronic renal patients through clinics, ward rounds, and consults
Collaborating with Royal Melbourne’s nephro-surgical and dialysis units
Maintaining policies and procedures for renal care delivery
Teaching and mentoring junior doctors and medical students
Leading quality assurance, audit, and improvement initiatives
Participating in regular clinical reviews, M&M meetings, and data audits
Providing outpatient consulting services via the MBPH Specialist Clinic
Contributing to the development and oversight of renal service strategy

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a progressive, supportive environment with strong clinical governance, and the ability to help shape renal services for a growing and diverse region.Requirements

Eligible applicants will hold FRACP in Nephrology or equivalent international qualifications, such as CCT in Nephrology (UK), CSCST in Nephrology (Ireland), or Board Certification in Nephrology and Internal Medicine (USA), with completion of accredited specialist training programmes in their respective countries.
Significant recent clinical experience in public hospital renal services
Evidence of involvement in quality assurance and clinical governance
Teaching or clinical education experience
Research background or interest in clinical innovation

The LocationMildura is a vibrant regional city on the banks of the Murray River, offering a unique blend of lifestyle and opportunity. With over 300 days of sunshine a year, an incredible local food and wine scene, and easy access to both Melbourne and Adelaide (via direct flights), Mildura is a fantastic place to live and work.

Award-winning local produce, markets, and vineyards
House prices and cost of living well below metropolitan areas
Outdoor lifestyle: river activities, national parks, golf, cycling, and more
Excellent public and private schooling
Easy domestic connections and gateway to outback adventures

What Head Medical can do for youArranging a position overseas is very exciting, but we understand that it can also be daunting and time consuming. We’re the UK’s specialist in international medical recruitment and we’ve helped many Doctors relocate since we first started out in 2008 (you can read what people have said about working with us on our testimonials page). We know it’s important to balance career opportunities with lifestyle and we’ll talk through your plans and will get to know you to make sure we find the right role in the right location. Once we have secured a job for you, we’ll manage the Medical Registration and Visa application process and support you (and your family) with the relocation itself.

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