About this role

Mater Cancer Care Centre Brisbane is currently seeking applications for 1-2 Medical Oncology Fellow positions.  This position is offered as a full-time position on a fixed term contract for 12 months from the 3^rd February 2025, however part time arrangements can be discussed.

As Medical Oncology Fellow you will provide direct medical care to assigned patients under the supervision and guidance of a Senior Staff Specialist appointed.  The role will be research focused with clinical commitments.

The Mater Cancer Care Centre (MCCC) includes specialist suites, consultation rooms, cancer care treatment pods, palliative care, support programs and a specialised pharmacy.  The layout of the centre will enable a holistic approach to cancer care all from the one convenient location offering 40 treatment pods, consultation rooms, wellness lounge and Mater Pharmacy.

There is a strong focus on academic oncology and clinical trials, and candidates with relevant research experience will be viewed favourably.  State of the art research laboratories are contained within our Mater Medical Research Institute (http://research.mater.org.au/) at the nearby Transitional Research Institute (https://www.tri.edu.au/)

Salary range: Commensurate with experience, per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits!

What you’ll be doing

Specific role expectations include (but are not limited to):

• Interview, examine and arrange appropriate investigations and treatments of assigned patients, ensuring actions are properly documented.
• Develop and/or be involved in an oncology research projects and research trials.
• Re-assess the condition of assigned patients with appropriate regularity depending on their clinical condition.
• Maintain comprehensive, accurate and concise medical records for assigned patients.
• Maintain a close association especially in relation to the care of assigned patients with nursing staff and liaise with clinically appropriate allied health professionals, passing information to and from their Senior Staff Specialist as required.
• Take part in audits, clinical research and quality management initiatives for Cancer Services.
• Undertake administrative clinical duties; maintain high quality patient records under the direction of the Senior Staff Specialist.

About you

To be Successful in the role you must have:

• Registration as a medical practitioner without conditions, with APHRA
• FRACP in Medical Oncology or experience in medical oncology preferred.
• Clinical skills and abilities are expected, consistent with the level of training in oncology according to the years of experience in the specialty.
• Good communication skills are expected at a primary patient care and inter-professional level.

The successful applicant will have the up-to-date knowledge of clinical medicine and the particular requirements of medicine at a senior registrar level, and have clinical skills and abilities, consistent with the level of training in oncology according to the years of experience in the specialty.

Why join us?

In return of your skills you will have the opportunity to work for an Australian leader in the field of Health and work with a team who make a real difference to the lives of our patients.

Mater provides benefits not offered in other workplaces.  In addition to being part of a workplace that offers compassionate care in the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy, pioneers in the provision of healthcare to Queensland for over 100 years, you will then have opportunities to increase your take-home pay with our salary packaging options.

For further information, please contact Dr Vikram Jain, Director of Medical Oncology, on 07 3163 6166.

Applications close on 11th July 2024

*Please note we will be reviewing the contacting applicants prior to closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.