Haematology Advanced Trainee

Latrobe Regional Health is a leading provider of health care services across the Gippsland Region

About the role

Are you seeking a rewarding and diverse Haematology Advanced Trainee role in a leading regional hospital? Join the Medical Services team at Latrobe Regional Health, where we value our employees by providing a safe and supportive workplace culture that enables you to thrive. 

Latrobe Regional Health is looking for Haematology Advanced Trainee to join our growing team on a full time (1.0EFT) fixed term basis.

 The Haematology Advanced Trainee is a senior registrar training position within the Division of Cancer Services at LRH. As part of a large multidisciplinary clinical, research and academic team, the role provides specialist haematology services to patients across inpatient and outpatient settings. Working under supervision of senior medical staff, the Advanced Trainee delivers high-quality, person-centred care while developing clinical skills consistent with RACP Advanced Training requirements. The position contributes to multidisciplinary team, education of junior medical staff and medical students, and supports the delivery of safe, effective cancer and haematology services within a regional health setting.

Working Together | We will respond to challenges together to create a safe, quality health service

The role of the Haematology Advanced Trainee is to:

• Provide day-to-day specialist haematology care to patients at a level commensurate with advanced training, under supervision of senior medical staff.
• Conduct outpatient clinics with responsibility for assessment, management planning and longitudinal follow-up of allocated patients.
• Deliver specialist haematology services including bone marrow biopsy procedures and coordination of transfusion management.
• Coordinate patient care within the Division of Cancer Services through effective collaboration with multidisciplinary clinical teams.
• Ensure timely, clear and accurate clinical documentation, including effective handover and prompt escalation of clinical concerns to consultants when required.
• Participate in supervision and teaching of junior medical staff and medical students, and contribute to the on-call roster in accordance with safe working hour provisions.

About you

Ideal candidates for this role will have:

• A Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (or equivalent) with eligibility for unconditional registration with AHPRA.
• Current registration with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) as an Advanced Trainee.
• Clinical competence appropriate to senior registrar level, with the ability to manage complex haematology patients under supervision.
• A commitment to high-quality, person-centred care, ongoing professional development, education and quality improvement.
• Adaptability, empathy and respect when working with patients, families, colleagues and broader health services.
• A strong interest in pursuing a long-term career in Medical Oncology or Haematology in a regional setting (desirable).

Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
• Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
• Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
• A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
• Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing
• Access to discounted gym membership and fitness services through Fitness Passport Services.

Interested about this exciting opportunity, but want more information? We encourage you to contact Medical Workforce Unit email on MedicalWorkfroceUnit@lrh.com.au for a confidential discussion.

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About us

Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.

LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.

Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.

Diversity and inclusion

We embrace workforce diversity and actively encourage applications from across our community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities and people with disabilities. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email: AboriginalHealthUnit@lrh.com.au 

How to apply

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Please click the APPLY button to be directed to our Careers page for direct application. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume.

Applications Close: 22 May 2026

Explore all the great things happening at LRH by visiting our Careers and Training page of our website www.lrh.com.au/Careers-and-Training/ and take the next step in your career journey.

Before commencement, the successful applicant will

Provide evidence of an original and valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and a current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.