About the role
Mater Cancer Care Centre Brisbane is currently seeking applications for a Fellow in Medical Oncology. This position is offered as a full-time position on a fixed term contract for 12 months.
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 and at the nearby Transitional Research Institute.
Salary: Commensurate with experience 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 speciality.
- 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 speciality.
Why join us?
Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.
We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
- Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
- Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
- Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
- Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
- Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
- Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
- Convenient, discounted on-site parking
- Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
- Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.
Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GETBETTERWITHMATER
For more information regarding the role, please contact Dr Vikram Jain, Director of Medical Oncology, on 07 3163 6166.
Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!
Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.
Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.
Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.
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