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Form of workAbout the Role
Applications are sought from Medical Oncology trainees or Medical Oncologists for the position of Clinical Research Fellow at Western Health commencing 3rd February 2025 for a period of 12 months. The position is suitable for a third year trainee or a junior consultant.
This position would be an opportunity for a trainee or an oncologist to work as part of a large clinical, research and academic team and take on the responsibility of the care of patients on clinical trials.
The applicant would be exposed to a range of research activities including phase I to large phase III national and international clinical trials. You would be expected to work in an autonomous fashion but will be fully supported by Clinical Research and oncology staff. You will gain experience in numerous areas of Clinical Research including day to day management of patients, adverse event reporting, good clinical practice, protocol development, ethics submissions.
Duties
The role of the Clinical Research Fellow is to be part of a large clinical, research and academic team based at Sunshine Hospital Cancer Services. The Fellow will take on the responsibility of the care of patients on clinical trials and will be exposed to range of research activities including phase I to large phase III national and international clinical trials.
The Fellow will attend at least two (2) and possibly three general and subspecialty Oncology clinics with the support of 16 Oncologists of varying subspecialties. These clinics are located at both Sunshine and Footscray Hospitals. There will be opportunities for writing papers, involvement in projects and participation in national and international conferences. The fellow will work in an autonomous fashion while fully supported by Clinical Research and oncology staff. The fellow will participate in an approximately 1 in 6 after-hours roster covering calls from the wards in the evenings and overnight and conducting weekend ward rounds.
The candidate will gain experience in numerous areas of Clinical Research including day today management of patients, adverse event reporting, good clinical practice, protocol development and ethics submissions. He/She will be involved in a formal teaching program designed for Oncology trainees and Fellow’s and be given various opportunities to do Clinical Research projects and writing papers with research opportunities available in most tumor streams.
Skills & Experience
- A medical qualification recognised in Victoria, Australia
- Current medical registration
- Clinical competence as required for level of position
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Commitment to professional development
- Third year Medical Oncology Trainee or Junior Consultant
- Good communication skills
- Interest in clinical trials
About Us
Our workforce of over 11,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.
Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Hazeldean, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.
Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:
- Professional development support
- Career advancement opportunities
- Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
- Work-life balance
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.
Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.
