Two-year clinical fellowship and research program in Cardiology, combining advanced clinical training with a funded higher research degree (MPhil/PhD).

Job details

About the role

• The Joint Training Program (JTP) is a two-year clinical fellowship and higher degree by research (HDR) training program to be offered in the Department of Cardiology.
• The aim of the JTP is to support and capacity build investigator-driven research within the Department of Cardiology.
• The expectation of the JTP is that it will promote, drive and establish high-quality clinical research aligned with the international standing of the Department and create the potential for independent and competitively awarded research funding.
• TPCH Department of Cardiology has several advanced trainees and fellows, yet few undertake a higher degree (MPhil or PhD) with several well-known barriers, which include; absence from foundational and advanced clinical training, and the associated penalty of decreased income to undertake research.  These barriers may be alleviated by implementing an adequately funded and integrated clinical fellowship and research training program.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• All candidates are to be enrolled in a recognised HDR programme (e.g.. MPhil-University of Queensland; Masters of Medical Research-Griffith University) at the start of the JTP with completion over the 2-year period. The choice of the HDR will depend on professional interests of the successful candidate and available supervision/mentorship. Requirements and progress to Year 2 of the Fellowship is contingent upon satisfactory progress, meeting all timelines of the HDR and mutually agreed clinical and research activities for Year 2. There is an expectation that the research and clinical training will be highly integrated, consistent with the aims of a joint program, and the candidate submits a suitable and comprehensive thesis at end of the 2-year period that has a high probability of being awarded.
• Year 1 of JTP is primarily research-based with shared clinical commitment.
• Year 2 will be primarily subspeciality clinical fellowship training with a minimum 0.2FTE allocated for research. Overall, half of the allocated time will be spent on research and half on clinical training over the 2 years.
• Up to a maximum of four (4) JTP positions per year will be offered in the cardiology department across the subspeciality training areas.

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services;  and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

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

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Further information

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

Documents

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• Application Support (PDF, 860KB)
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  Benefits for working with MN (PDF, 1.00MB)
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  PCH641621 - Role Description (PDF, 422KB)
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