Locum Specialist in Palliative Care (Fractional)

Alfred Health is seeking a dedicated and qualified Locum Specialist in Palliative Care on a fractional, part-time basis. Based in the vibrant Melbourne CBD area, this opportunity allows you to contribute your expertise to a leading public health service committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to the community.

As a Locum Specialist in Palliative Care, you will play a vital role in supporting patients and their families through advanced and complex health journeys. While specific daily duties align with standard specialist medical practices within a public health setting, your core responsibilities typically involve:

• Providing expert clinical assessment, symptom management, and palliative care treatment planning for patients.
• Collaborating within a multidisciplinary healthcare team, including nurses, allied health professionals, and support staff, to ensure holistic patient-centered care.
• Communicating sensitively and effectively with patients, families, and caregivers regarding prognosis, care goals, and end-of-life planning.
• Participating in departmental clinical governance, handover processes, and maintaining accurate medical records in accordance with health service standards.
• Contributing to the education and professional development of junior medical staff and clinical trainees where appropriate.

To be successful in this fractional locum role, applicants should hold appropriate medical qualifications, relevant specialist registration, and demonstrable experience in palliative care within a hospital or community healthcare environment. A strong commitment to delivering compassionate care and working collaboratively within a large public health service framework is essential.

If you are a medical professional looking for a flexible, part-time opportunity to make a meaningful difference in palliative medicine within the Melbourne metropolitan area, we welcome your application.

• Company: Alfred Health
• Location: Melbourne CBD, Melbourne
• Job Tags: Melbourne CBD, Part-time