 The Kidney and Transplant Service are are looking for Renal Transplant Fellow to join their team. Participate in the provision of the clinical renal transplantation and nephrology service within the Department of Nephrology and Kidney Transplant Service at registrar/fellow level.  To participate in clinical research projects within the Department of Nephrology and Kidney Transplant Unit.  Participate in the provision of the out of hours on call roster for clinical nephrology services at a registrar/fellow level. This commitment is generally on a 1 in 6 basis.

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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

• Advanced skills and experience in the medical management of patients with kidney disease and working within the multi-disciplinary team. Demonstrated clinical and technical expertise with appropriate knowledge, skills, and ability to deliver quality specialist Nephrology care to patients in a clinical setting.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in multidisciplinary renal teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to education, research and total quality management programs within Nephrology and its related disciplines and demonstrated ability to construct and/or maintain opportunities for same.
• Understanding of and commitment to the principles of quality in health care.
• Applicants are expected to have a sound level of clinical expertise and knowledge in the area of renal transplantation (including the care of renal transplant recipients in the early post-transplant period).
• Applicants are expected to possess skills in real-time ultrasound-guided renal biopsy, clinical assessment of transplant recipients and living donors and transplant management of renal transplant complications.
• An impressive track record in clinical and/or basic science research would be an advantage.
• Fulfil the accountabilities and responsibilities of this role in accordance with Metro South's purpose and objectives, as outlined below.
• Provide appropriate evidenced-based clinical care.

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.

• Renal Transplant Fellow 2025 RD (PDF, 278KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information Guide for Applicants 2024 (PDF, 647KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  We are MSH - five reasons why you should join us (PDF, 415KB)
  Application Kit