Fellow Research - Medical Oncology

About the role

This is a Fixed Term Full Time or Fixed Term Part Time position with the possibility of extension(s), based at Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) — a 783‑bed tertiary hospital offering a comprehensive cancer centre, state rehabilitation, mental health, maternity, paediatric/neonatal services, state adult burns, heart/lung transplantation and hyperbaric medicine. As a Research Fellow in Medical Oncology you will work under the supervision of the department’s Consultants to provide leadership and education to other medical practitioners, undertake clinical research and trial work, prepare and apply for research grants, conduct outpatient clinics and clinical duties, and participate in research and quality improvement activities. You will use your knowledge of clinical governance and research methodology, together with strong communication skills, to provide clinical support, education and supervision to the Medical Oncology research department and junior medical staff, and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to advance the department’s clinical trial and research program, giving patients access to new and innovative treatments.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and education to other medical practitioners
• Undertake clinical research and trial work
• Prepare and apply for research grants
• Conduct outpatient clinics and clinical duties
• Participate in research and quality improvement activities
• Provide clinical support, education and supervision to the Medical Oncology research department and junior medical staff
• Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to support the Medical Oncology department
• Advance the clinical trial and research program to provide patients with treatment options and access to new and innovative products and interventions

Requirements

• Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia
• Clinical experience in a relevant specialty at or above post‑graduate level
• Highly motivated with a demonstrated interest and commitment to research, quality improvement and education
• Knowledge of clinical governance and research methodology
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Benefits

• Professional development and Study Leave/assistance as outlined in the WA Health AMA Industrial Agreement
• Access to generous salary packaging
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Employer superannuation contribution (details at WA Treasury)

Conditions of service

Terms and conditions are in accordance with the WA Health System – Medical Practitioners – AMA Industrial Agreement. The role is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. WA Health requires criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process; referees may be asked to comment on integrity and ethical behaviour. This recruitment process may also be used to fill similar vacancies across the WA Health system for a period of 12 months from the authorised delegate’s endorsement.

Contact

For further information contact Dr Wei‑Sen Lam on (08) 6152 2222 or email Wei-Sen.Lam@health.wa.gov.au.