Clinical Trial Assistant - Medical Oncology Clinical Trial Unit

Employment Type: 2x Temporary Full Time (up to 12 months)
Position Classification: Technical Officer Grade 1 / Grade 2
Remuneration: $32.13 - $46.29 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ486351Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.What you'll be doing
The Westmead Medical Oncology Clinical Trials Unit is responsible for clinical drug trials and investigator-initiated Cancer research studies. It is a long-standing unit that has recently had a major restructure and hiring of a new leadership team.
The Clinical Trials Assistant is responsible for providing research and administrative support to ensure effective and efficient team operations. In conjunction with team members the Clinical Trials Assistant will be responsible for maintaining appropriate study documents and will assist with some laboratory procedures. This role will work across the trials unit and assist with general trial support as requested or allocated.People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.Essential Criteria:Qualification: Relevant Tertiary qualification in a health disciplineSelection Criteria: * Tertiary qualification in a health or science discipline and equivalent training and experience.

• Proven proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook as well as database software.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines, adapt to a fast pace environment and be flexible with work hours.
• Flexibility to work collaboratively within a team and independently with self-oversight.
• Demonstrated excellent organisational, problem solving skills and ability to multi-task and prioritise work.
• Ability to complete tasks efficiently and deliver outcomes as required, with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and/or laboratory based work and/or venepuncture certification.

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For role related queries or questions contact Meenal Rai on meenal.rai@health.nsw.gov.au OR (02) 8890 8935.Applications Close: 22nd May 2024.