Fellow - Medical Oncology - Parkville, Australia - Peter Mac

Description

H&N Medical Oncology Fellow

Full time – 1 Position

The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre H&N Medical Oncology service is a national and international leader in clinical trials of cutting edge therapies for H&N cancer and cutaneous SCC. The H&N medical oncology fellow's responsibilities will be focussed on the conduct of clinical trials as well as the delivery of standard medical oncology treatments for patients with H&N and skin cancers. There are numerous research opportunities available. It will also be possible to work towards a higher research degree.

Position Summary

To provide high quality patient treatment and care, contribute to a research program and participate in education

Enterprise Agreement

Doctors in Training (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement

Classification or Salary Range

As per Award/EBA

Immunisation Risk Category

Immunisation Category A

Key Relationships

Internal:

• Effective working relationships with medical oncology registrars, haematology registrars and other fellows, resident staff, consultants, nursing and allied health staff.
• Completed at least two years of registrar level training in medical oncology
• Effective working relationships with all staff involved in clinical trials.
• Readiness to take direction and willingness to learn from supervisors, other members of the team and other colleagues.

Education

Skills

Essential Requirements:

• Medical Qualifications registerable by the Medical Board of Victoria
• Completed at least two core years of registrar level of training in medical oncology
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team setting
• Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships with medical staff and other disciplines
• Previous clinical trial experience an advantage

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations

Key Accountabilities

Key AccountabilitiesDemonstrated by / Key Perfomance Indicators1. Provides high quality patient care using an evidence based, cost effective approach.

• Attendance to selected outpatient clinics and clinics in Day Ward
• Completes all patient related documentation according to the Centre's needs
• Participates in after-hour and weekend cover roster for medical oncology
• Liaises and communicates with the multidisciplinary treating team
• Contributes to team meetings and educational activities
• Actively and regularly participates in peer review patient related activities
• Participates in departmental research projects and audits
• Works effectively with all internal and external stakeholders
• Close liaison with specialist members of the medical oncology Unit
• Follows hospital policies and procedures

2. Clinical Research Protocol Development

• Enters and manages patients on clinical trials
• Participates in clinical trial management (if appropriate)
• Develops clinical research protocols, including preparation, submission to committees, analysis and manuscript preparation (if appropriate)

3. Manuscript preparation

• Prepares and submits manuscripts (trial results, case reports, reviews, book chapters etc.)

4. Translational Research development

• Participates in laboratory research activities (as applicable)

5. Medical Oncology and Protocol Development

• Coordinates and develops/updates medical oncology protocol book/intranet site

Key Accountabilities (Contd..)

Enquiries to: Professor Danny Rischin or email
Application close: 11:59pm Sunday 5th May.