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Form of workAbout the Role
The Clinical Research Lead – Oncology is a new initiative for Grampians Health funded through the MRFF ReViTALISE program grant. The appointee will make a significant contribution to our cancer research capability by developing and undertaking research projects and quality improvement activities and providing a clinical leadership role for oncology clinical trials.
As a research-focussed clinician you will make significant contributions to the development and expansion of the cancer research program and trial portfolio at Grampians Health and to facilitate the activities outlined in the ReViTALISE program.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide a clinical leadership and mentoring role in the continued growth of the oncology trials portfolio with a particular focus on equity of access for our community
- Build a local network of emerging leaders in cancer research and knowledge translation with strong links across services and organisations
- Assist the health service to efficiently translate research findings into program and practice change
- Provide career development and opportunities for early career clinician researchers
- Lead initiatives in community engagement in clinical trials
- Play a major role in building engagement around research with fellow clinicians and staff internally as will as industry and the local community.
Skills & Experience
- Current FRACP in Medical Oncology and post graduate qualification in the relevant discipline area or closely related research field
- As a research-focused clinician - established experience in clinical research and the leadership and training of others.
- Ethical scholar who values diversity and inclusion, demonstrates compassion and accountability
- Significant experience as a clinical trial investigator and excellent understanding of the National & International trial operating landscape
Culture & Benefits
At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.
- Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
- Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
- Access to discounted health club membership
- Staff rewards and recognition programs
About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell.
Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.
How to apply
Click APPLY or contact Ashleigh Clarke, Director Research Operations on (03) 5320 8*** for a confidential discussion.
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.
All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.
Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.
