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- Excellent benefits including salary packaging
- 0.2 FTE 12 month fixed term role
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
About the Role
The Department of Gastroenterology provides a specialist oesophageal atresia clinical service. The service is responsible for managing patients with oesophageal atresia who transition from the paediatric gastroenterology service at the Royal Children's Hospital to the adult gastroenterology service at St Vincent's Hospital, as well as patients with complex oesophageal and gastric disorders including Barrett's oesophagus , oesophageal squamous dysplasia and premalignant lesions of the stomach and oesophagus.
This role is a 0.2 EFT Project Officer position that is fixed term for 12 months with possibility of expansion and/or conversion to permanent EFT.
The position involves the following key duties:
- Optimise the clinical Transition Service provided through the Oesophageal Atresia Review Clinic at St Vincent's to patients from the Royal Children's Hospital, in particular by supporting:
the transition process, including liaising with the Oesophageal Atresia nurses at the Royal Children's Hospital
facilitating bookings and appointments
actively contacting patients who have not been reviewed to advise them of recommendation for review and regular endoscopy
developing a computerised recall system and running this recall process
work with the Oesophageal Atresia nurses at the Royal Children's Hospital to develop written and electronic information for patients
- Support data collection and research into oesophageal atresia as well as other disorders of the oesophagus and upper gastrointestinal tract, duties including:
database development
ongoing data entry and collation
data analysis and research report writing
administrative governance of research conducted by the gastroenterology department concerning oesophageal disorders, including oesophageal atresia, Barrett's oesophagus, squamous dysplasia of the oesophagus and other premalignant lesions of the upper gastrointestinal tract.
The Project Officer will work with clinicians and the Research Governance Unit (Human Research and Ethics Committee, HREC), to ensure that research protocols conducted at St Vincent's Hospital are compliant with all relevant guidelines and legislation
Classifications for this position is Grade 1A - HS1A ($27.75 per hour).
Your Contribution
High school certificate (VCE equivalent)
Confidence using information technology is integral to being able to perform the role with Microsoft ACCESS, EXCEL, WORD, SVHM (PAS and MRO), Adobe Acrobat (pdf), scanning, , fax all frequently used.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills will be required. Ability to communicate effectively across a broad range of internal and external clients
Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements and implement effective solutions
Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain
What we Offer
- A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
- Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
- Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
- Salary Packaging - Increase your take home pay!
- In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne's best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
- Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
- Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
- Culture of continuous improvement
About the Gastroenterology Department
The Gastroenterology Department provides a comprehensive range of consultative and diagnostic procedures in Gastroenterology with particular interest in chronic viral hepatitis, liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease, therapeutic endoscopy and oesophageal disorders. Clinical treatment is delivered in the Gastroenterology Department, and also in the Inpatient Services Building.
Working at St Vincent's
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.
Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:
Contact Details:
Alex Thompson, Director of Gastroenterology Surgical Services - alexander.thompson@svha.org.au
Alternate Contact:
Closing Date:
28 April 2024 11:59pm
Reconciliation Action Plan:
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au
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