Medical Oncology Post Graduate Fellow at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Sep, 26

Salary

237047.0

Posted On

28 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Medical Oncology, Systemic Cancer Treatments, Inpatient Care, Outpatient Care, Clinical Supervision, Solid Tumour Subspecialities, Patient Management, Clinical Trials Research

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

‘Creating exceptional health care together.’ POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title: Medical Oncology Post Graduate Fellow Employment Type: Temporary full time Classification: Post Graduate Fellow Salary: $237,047 (pa) Location: Canberra Health Services Section: Medical Oncology Closing Date: 2 August 2026 Please note: Applications with affiliation to a recruitment agency will not be considered What can we offer you: · City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra · Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital · Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions · 12.5%25 Superannuation · Visa sponsorship for eligible candidates · Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval). To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services About the role: Canberra Hospital is seeking a 1.0 FTE Full-time Temporary (12 months with the possibility of extension up to a maximum of 24 months in total) position as a Post Graduate Fellow in Medical Oncology. To be eligible to apply for the position, applicants must be a minimum of Post Graduate (PGY) seven at the time of appointment. Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding regions. More information can be found on the CHS website. Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available at: ACTPS Medical Practitioners Enterprise Agreement 2023 - 2026 It is expected that the applicant will have general experience and expertise in Medical Oncology, with the ability to provide cover across a variety of solid tumour subspecialities and systemic cancer treatments. This is primarily a clinical service provision role with responsibilities for inpatient and outpatient care, and supervision of trainees/junior medical staff/medical students. The position requires FRACP Fellowship in Medical Oncology, and would be suitable for an early career Medical Oncologist within 5 years of qualifying. The appointee will join the Department of Medical Oncology of the Canberra Region Cancer Centre. The Unit is located within the Canberra Hospital and provides a Medical Oncology service to the Australian Capital Territories and South-Eastern NSW. Canberra Hospital is the single tertiary teaching hospital for the Australian Capital Territory and surrounding NSW region serving a population of over half a million. It is a modern 600-bed hospital providing most trauma services, most medical and surgical sub-specialty services and is the principal teaching hospital for the Australian National University Medical School (ANU). The unit supports an active clinical trials research program and has developed translational research links to the John Curtin School of Medical Research at the ANU as well as the Queensland Institute of Medical Research. These collaborations include biomarker development (cancer stem cells and gene panels), compound screening, novel cancer targeting methods (epigenetic and ribosomal biogenesis) and immunotherapeutics. Participation in the research activities of the Medical Oncology Unit are welcomed but not a core component of the role. By nature of the role, a Post Graduate Fellow would be expected to be full-time on-site during normal business hours. http://www.health.act.gov.au/our-services/cancer-services/health-professionals/medical-oncology The Post Graduate Fellow will work with limited supervision from the Medical Oncology Unit Director and staff specialists, and manage patients on behalf of the unit. They will not have a patient load of their own or their own inpatient bedcard. In addition to a commitment to work, health and safety (WH&S) and contributing to the CHS positive patient focus displaying behaviours consistent with the organisational values of Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind Prior to commencement, the successful candidates will be required to: Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy Comply with Canberra Health Services Credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for medical professionals For more information regarding the position details click here for the Position Description How to apply or want to know more? Applications must be submitted through the e-recruitment system and must include: • A copy of a current resumé. • A response to the selection criteria under “what you require” in no more than two pages, outlining your skills, knowledge and experience and why you should be considered for this role. • Two referee reports. At least one from a current supervisor. You can download the referee report template here CHS Contact: Dr Yu-Jo Chua, Unit Director Medical Oncology, YuJo.Chua@act.gov.au #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

Provide clinical service provision for inpatient and outpatient care across various solid tumour subspecialities and systemic cancer treatments. Supervise trainees, junior medical staff, and medical students within the Medical Oncology unit.