Provisional Fellow – Lung Transplant Research

Job Description:Position Title: Lung Transplant Clinical Research Fellow
Employment Type: Maximum Term
Hours per week: Fulltime 38 hours/week
Position Grade: Resident Medical Officer/ Registrar
Salary: $110,986 – $139,187
Enterprise Agreement:
The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations’ Medical Officer Agreement 2009Department Name: Lung Transplant UnitPosition Summary:The lung transplant team at St Vincent’s Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a 1 year clinical research fellowship. The position would suit a clinician interested in starting a PhD in the field of lung transplantation. Potential applications should have a medical background, experience working in lung transplantation and have completed at least 2 years of advanced training in respiratory medicine. The duties and responsibilities of the position will include design and implementation of a lung transplant focused clinical research project. Clinical assessment and management of post lung transplant patients. Review of lung transplant patients enrolled in clinical trials.The vacancy is open to Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens who hold a valid New Zealand passport, Australian permanent residents and those non-residents deemed by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship to be eligible to work in Australia only.This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information and how to apply, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian website www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/working-with-children/working-with-children-checkAbout St Vincent’s Health Network Sydney:St Vincent’s Health Network Sydney is made up of two public hospitals, St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney and Sacred Heart Health Service. We are part of St Vincent’s Health Australia, the largest diversified health care organisation within Australia’s not for profit Catholic health care sector. As a Catholic health and aged care service provider, our mission is to bring God’s love to those in need through the healing ministry of Jesus, with a commitment to those who are poor and vulnerable.We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, and the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment. Appropriate criminal record and child protection checks are conducted for all successful candidates.What we offer:

• Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff

• Opportunity to access a large range of clinical and non-clinical education programs

• Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields

• Careers development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia Network.

• Accrued day off once a month where applicable

• Employee Assistance Program

Diversity and Inclusion at St Vincent’s:
St Vincent’s is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. We strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, sexuality or gender diverse and/or living with disability.Employment with St Vincent’s is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases – NSW Health Policy Directive (PD2023_022) or subsequent revisions in force. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive.Application Instructions:
To have your application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the ‘Selection Criteria’ as below. Internal applicants i.e. current employees of St Vincent’s Hospital or an entity of SVHA are required to apply via their Workday account.Selection Criteria:
1. MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia
2. Completed or undertaking final year of Respiratory/Thoracic Medicine Advanced Training program with Royal Australasian College of Physicians3. Prior clinical experience in a lung transplant unit is essential.4.Plan to commence PhD in lung transplantation5. Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgment and expertise.6.Demonstrated teamwork, time management and problem solving skills as part of a multidisciplinary team.7.Demonstrated excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and computer skills.8. Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent’s Health AustraliaApplications close on 14/07/2024Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:Contact Details: Dr Claire Thomson. Email: [email protected]Alternate Contact: Dr David Darley. Email: [email protected]Closing Date: 21 July 2024 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:At St Vincent’s we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.For further information, visit https or get in contact atCode of Conduct: