The Medical Oncology Unit are looking for a Fellow (Breast Cancer) to join their team. The fellow will be primarily involved in breast medical oncology programs which will involve participation and supervision of clinical trials, in addition to involvement with in-patient and ambulatory patient (day ward and outpatients) care and coordination of some unit activities. While the role will have a focus on breast cancer, the candidate will be expected to be involved in the activities of the unit and other solid tumours as per the needs of the unit.

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

The following position reports to the Director of Medical Oncology

• Fulfil the accountabilities and responsibilities of this role in accordance with Metro South's purpose and objectives, as outlined below.
• To participate in the multidisciplinary management of breast cancer patients and where possible attend the weekly breast cancer multidisciplinary meeting.
• Fulfil the accountabilities and responsibilities of this role in accordance with Metro South's purpose and objectives, as outlined below.
• A suitable candidate for this position will be in the process of completing or have completed their training in Medical Oncology within the RACP and have an interest in breast cancer.
• This position has no Staffing and budget responsibilities.
• 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)

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.

• We are MSH - five reasons why you should join us (PDF, 415KB)
  Application Kit
  
  Application essentials - things you need to know (PDF, 371KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Medical Oncology Fellow - Breast Cancer RD (PDF, 179KB)
  Role Description