Advanced Trainee

#522947 Advanced Trainee

Department of Medical Oncology

Calvary Mater Newcastle

Fixed-Term Full-Time

• Fixed-Term Full-Time (February 2025) (Medical Training Program)
• Salary Classification: Registrar Year 1-4
• Remuneration: $55.97 - $70.19 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging options designed to reduce your taxable income!

About the Role:

As a Medical Oncology Advanced Trainee at the Calvary Mater Newcastle, you are a member of one of the largest Oncology units in New South Wales. This role will support exemplary patient care, with a particular focus on outpatient Medical Oncology services, safe chemotherapy prescribing and acute Oncology. 

The role is accredited for Core Training with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.

The unit has a robust education program comprising:

• Weekly Medical Oncology Journal Club.
• Weekly Friday Oncology Grand Rounds.
• Weekly Medical Oncology Research meetings (Trials).
• Monthly Patient Clinical Care Review.
• There are 11 regular MDTs with the expectation to be present in those pertaining to their consultants.
• Dedicated one-hour weekly teaching by consultants as well as dedicated RACP research project meetings.

There is extra training support with funding to attend National and International Oncology conferences.  The unit has a track record in research with trainees expected to be involved in multiple projects through our close collaboration with the University of Newcastle and the Hunter Medical Research Institute. 

Key Responsibilities

• Practice in accordance with Calvary and relevant Government Health policies and procedures, the position description, Code of Conduct and industrial agreements.
• Work in accordance with the mission and vision of Calvary and actively participate in developing a culture that promotes Calvary’s values of healing, hospitality, stewardship and respect.
• Use effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills appropriate to the intended audience and situation, ensuring professionalism and maintenance of confidentiality and use of appropriate discretion.
• Effective teamwork and ability to function within a multidisciplinary team while maintaining harmonious relations with hospital staff in a respectful and non-confrontational manner.

 What you bring 

• Qualifications: MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia. Completion of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians written and clinical examinations and the requirements of PREP Basic Training or equivalent (completed or working towards)
• Clinical - Basic clinical experience as a medical officer. The Trainee is expected to pursue excellence in patient care and has overriding responsibility to serve the health care needs of the community served by the Department of Medical Oncology, predominantly focused on outpatient care.
• Interest and/or experience in research studies and teaching. Advanced Trainees will be required to coordinate and conduct some ongoing clinical trials.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgement and expertise.

We encourage you to Contact Dr James Lynam, Director of Medical Oncology on (02) 40143574 or james.lynam@calvarymater.org.au to find out more about the type of Advanced Trainee that we are looking for and what we can offer you as a team member.

WHY JOIN US?

CMN is an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Current employees of NSW Health can request to have various leave entitlement balances transferred to CMN on commencement. Leave types may include but not limited to Long Service Leave, Annual Leave and Sick Leave. Applicants are encouraged to discuss this with the Convenor for further information. Working at CMN gives you access to a great range of benefits:

• Gender Neutral parental leave
• Superannuation contributions
• ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
• Novated leasing available for eligible employees
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Generous Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay!

HOW DO YOU APPLY?

• Click ‘Apply for Job’ and follow the prompts. As part of your application, you will be asked to:
• Create a profile in our Calvary People Platform (if you are not an existing user)
• Attach a current resume.
• Provide a written response to four (4) selection criteria.
• Cover letters are optional (1-2 pages max.)

Please note: Only the criteria in the application needs to be addressed, however you’ll be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the attached Position Description.

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, WWCC checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role.
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, and varicella.