#533327 Senior Research Fellow

Department of Palliative Care

Calvary Mater Newcastle

Fixed Term – Part Time

• Fixed Term Part Time (24 hours per week)
• Salary Classification: Health Service Manager Level 2
• Remuneration: $55.40-$65.37 per hour + superannuation + annual leave loading + salary packaging options + RDO's 

THE ROLE:

The Senior Research Fellow will have opportunity to translate their research experience and skills to embed high quality research practice in a clinical unit. The fellow will provide expert support to clinician researchers in current and planned research projects, collaborate with palliative care leadership to further research capability and frameworks and collaborative partnerships.

DUTIES:

• Contribute to a culture of collaborative research within a clinical setting, provide mentorship and leadership to current and emerging clinician researchers. Foster early career researchers in the department to enable collaborative research and quality improvement activities across the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide expert knowledge and guidance in context of current and planned research activity, research design, grant applications and implementation of research and QI activity.
• Develop a multidisciplinary departmental collaborative network to facilitate education and development of research capabilities in team members.
• Collaboratively manage aspects of departmental research including:
• Mentor departmental staff identifying clinically relevant research projects and QI activities
• Monitor and identify suitable external research funding opportunities
• Coordinate grant application processes
• Develop research project plans, including qualitative research projects, co-design projects and consumer engagement
• Coordinate and enable staff skill development in ethics processes for research projects

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ABOUT YOU:

• Working towards, or attained a PhD or attained Research Master’s degree in a field relevant to Palliative Care. Consideration will also be given to applicants with other postgraduate qualifications who have advanced skills in relevant research areas.
• Demonstrated leadership in the coordination of research projects and patient centred translational research in palliative care or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience and skill in designing and conducting quantitative and qualitative research projects and track record in funding, grant and/or tender submissions.
• Experience in interpretive statistical analysis, high level computer skills and database management. Demonstrated ability and success in working collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Track record of presentation of research findings at major conferences and publication in peer reviewed journals

For further information please contact Dr Laura Bird, Director of Palliative Care on email: laura.bird@calvarymater.org.au  

WHY JOIN US?

CMN is an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Current employees of NSW Health can request to have various leave entitlement balances transferred to CMN on commencement. Leave types may include but not limited to Long Service Leave, Annual Leave and Sick Leave. Applicants are encouraged to discuss this with the Convenor for further information. Working at CMN gives you access to a great range of benefits:

• Fitness Passport. 
• Gender Neutral parental leave
• Annual Leave Loading at 17.5 %
• Superannuation contributions at 11.5%
• ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
• Novated leasing available for eligible employees
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Generous Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay!

WHY NEWCASTLE, NSW?

Newcastle is a thriving city surrounded by magnificent natural scenery. Cosmopolitan and compact, we enjoy all the benefits of a global smart city including world class services and facilities, top-tier education and employment opportunities, all with an average commute time of 15 minutes. Discover inspirational living in a vibrant city that will inspire and delight. Visit Imagine Newcastle, here!

HOW DO YOU APPLY?

• Click ‘Apply for Job’ and follow the prompts. As part of your application, you will be asked to:
• Create a profile in our Calvary People Platform (if you are not an existing user)
• Attach a current resume.
• Provide a written response to four (4) selection criteria.
• Cover letters are optional (1-2 pages max.)

Please note: Only the criteria in the application needs to be addressed, however you’ll be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the attached Position Description.

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, WWCC checks  to ensure suitability for the role.
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role.