Fellow - Medical Oncology

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Melbourne, VIC
Permanent
Part-time

17 days ago

Medical Oncology Breast Cancer Prevention and Treatment FellowPart-Time 2 to 3 daysThis position supervised by Professor Kelly-Anne Phillips is predominantly a clinical position, with responsibility for seeing patients in both the breast and prevention clinics. The applicant will gain significant experience in the precision prevention and treatment of breast cancer. Research projects could lead to an advanced degree (PhD or Masters). The applicant will work with world-renowned Breast cancer clinicians and researchers within a research-oriented multidisciplinary team.Position SummaryTo provide high quality breast cancer prevention, treatment, and care, contribute to a research program and participate in education.Enterprise AgreementDoctors in Training (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2022-2026Classification or Salary RangeAs per Award/EBAImmunisation Risk CategoryImmunisation Category AKey RelationshipsInternal:

Effective working relationships with medical oncology registrars, haematology registrars and other fellows, resident staff, consultants, nursing and allied health staff.
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.

EducationSkillsEssential 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

Desirable Requirements:

Strong interest in breast cancer prevention, treatment, and care.

Certifications, Licenses & RegistrationsKey AccountabilitiesKey Accountabilities Demonstrated by / Key Perfomance Indicators
1. 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 and cohort study 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. Medical Oncology and Breast Unit Protocol Development

Coordinates and develops/updates medical oncology and breast unit protocol book/intranet site as required

5. Trains residents, medical students and participates in other educational activities

Participates in internal and external educational programs

Key Accountabilities (Contd..)Enquiries to: Jana Reed

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

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