The Haematology Unit are looking for a fellow to join their team. The Fellows will be selected based on a demonstrated commitment to a career in academic haematology and an intention to enrol in a research degree (MPhil, PhD) is strongly encouraged.  The Lymphoma Fellow will preferably be primarily involved in translational research programs (approximately 70-80% of the time) as well as attending 2-3 clinics per week.  Alternatively a more clinical research role could be arranged.

Job details

We are Metro South Health

We are the major public healthcare provider for Brisbane's south side, Logan, Redlands and the Scenic Rim. We operate five major hospitals and a range of community, specialty and state-wide healthcare services. We are renowned for teaching and research excellence.

We are truly dedicated people who care about our community. We come to work to make a difference. We save lives, changes lives and make the world a better place. We overcome the many challenges that come our way by going above and beyond and achieve the best possible outcomes by working together. We are bold, innovative, collaborative, inspiring.

We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation and family responsibilities to apply.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community.

We are part of and proud of the community we serve. We are better together.

Join us at Metro South Health and be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology, excellence in health care, teaching, research and empowering our people to be the best in serving our community.

 About the Role

 Fulfil the accountabilities and responsibilities of this role in accordance with Metro South's purpose and objectives, as outlined below.

• Staffing and budget responsibilities: Not applicable
• To provide ethical decision making in the achievement of organisational goals.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient care by assessing patients, determining and instigating appropriate investigations; Establish management plan for patients in consultation with the consultant; Where appropriate, ensure discharge planning commences early in the process of care (inpatients only);
• Communicate assessment findings, proposed management plans and alternatives to patient and carers and seek consent; Liaise and communicates with the multidisciplinary treating team. Ensure appropriate and timely communication to the General Practitioner, other health care providers and carers to ensure ongoing patient care post hospital stay
• Develops Research Protocols, including preparation, submission to committees, analysis and manuscript preparation. Prepares and submits manuscripts (trial results, case reports, reviews, book chapters etc) for presentation and publication
• If applicable, participates in Laboratory Research Activities including grant application, experimental design, learning of experimental techniques and methodology, carrying out of experiments and analysing results

 Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

Our values of Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Engagement and Excellence, shape our culture within Metro South Health. Our values guide our day-to-day decision making and are fundamental to what we care about as a health service, how we behave, how we interact with each other and provide care to the many patients who come through our doors every day.

We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

As a Metro South employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.

You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro South here: www.metrosouth.health.qld.gov.au/join-our-team.    

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online; please review the Role Description for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Information for Applicants (PDF, 263KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Haematology Fellow Lymphoma 2024 (PDF, 266KB)
  Role Description