Fellow - Clinical Haematology - Myeloma

Date: 1 May 2024

Site: VCCC (Parkville)

Location:

MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000

Company: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Unit: Haematology

Division: Chief Operating Officer

Department: Haematology

Enterprise Agreement: Doctors in Training (Victorian Public Health Secto

Haematology

Clinical Haematology Myeloma Fellow

Outstanding candidates are encouraged to apply for positions within Clinical Haematology at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and the Royal Melbourne Hospital and employed via Peter Mac based within the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre building in Parkville, Melbourne, Australia

Clinical Haematology is a vibrant multi-disciplinary service providing advanced care and research opportunities in all aspects of haematology.

Your role in our future.

This role is a 12-month full-time clinical fellow position within Clinical Haematology of Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Responsibilities include the oversight and care of patients undergoing clinical trial and non-clinical trial treatments in the field of Myeloma and related conditions. The position is also expected to contribute to the development of new clinical trial concepts and support and participate in lab-based research across the precinct in the field of myeloma.

Position Summary

This position is as a full time clinical fellow for 12 months (or up to 24 months for outstanding candidates) within Clinical Haematology of the Royal Melbourne Hospital and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Australia.

Responsibilities include the oversight and care of patients undergoing clinical trial and non-clinical trial treatments in the field of Myeloma and related conditions.

The position is also expected to contribute to the development of new clinical trial concepts and support/ participate in lab-based research across the precinct in the field of myeloma.

Enterprise Agreement

Doctors in Training Enterprise Agreement 2022 - 2026

Classification or Salary Range

As per Award and EBA

Immunisation Risk Category

Category A: Position involving direct patient contact, potential for exposure to blood, body fluid, human tissue specimens during course of a normal working day

Key Relationships

Internal :
• The position will be expected to work closely with all members of the
Clinical Haematology team and in particular Senior Medical Staff, Nurse
Consultants, Donor Co-coordinators, Research Staff, Apheresis Staff and
Laboratory Staff involved with the delivery of cellular therapies.

External:
• VCCC Precinct Partners

Education

Skills

Essential Requirements:

• Applicants will have medical qualifications registerable within Australia and evidence of
significant experience in clinical trials or the clinical application of cellular therapies in
myeloma. A higher degree in haematology, immunology or cellular therapy is strongly
desired.
• Post graduate qualifications in internal medicine and haematology
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team setting.

Desirable Requirements:

• Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships with medical staff and other disciplines

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations

AHPRA Registration

Key Accountabilities

Key Accountabilities	Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators
1. Provides high quality patient care using an evidence based, cost effective approach	• Participates in registrar or consultant ward service roster (as applicable to experience) which includes overseeing patient care for all patients admitted to haematology service or referred to service during that rostered period. • Liaise with the consultants appropriately regarding decisions about management issues. • Attendance to selected outpatient and day ward clinics. All private practice revenue will be donated to the hospital • Complete all patient related documentation according to the Institute’ s needs. • Liaise and communicate with the multidisciplinary treating team. • Contribute to team meetings and educational activities. • Actively and regularly participates in peer review patient related activities. • Participates in departmental research projects and audits. • Responds to on call commitments within an appropriate time frame. • Works effectively with all internal and external stakeholders. • Close liaison with specialist members of the Haematology, Apheresis and Cell Therapy Units. • Follows hospital policies and procedures.
2. Clinical Research Protocol Development	• Develops clinical/ translational research Protocols, including preparation, submission to committees, analysis and manuscript preparation.
3. Manuscript preparation	• Substantial opportunities for participation in research projects exist and academic submissions of abstracts or manuscripts for publication are expected.
4. Laboratory Research participation	• Participates in Laboratory Research Program.
5. Haematology Unit Treatment Guidelines	• Assist the Haematology Fellows to coordinate and develop/update Haematology Unit Treatment Guidelines.
6. Trains residents, medical students and participates in other educational activities	• Participates in internal and external educational programs.

Key Accountabilities (Contd..)

All Peter MacCallum team members must:

• Demonstrate and role model Peter Mac values
• Comply with all Peter Mac Policies and Procedures.
• Comply with the Requirements of the National Safety & Quality Health Service Standards.
• Work in accordance with the Data Accountability Framework to maintain data integrity.
• Complete and maintain all mandatory training relevant to area of practice.
• Participate in Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre’s performance development process as required.
• Contribute to a safe and healthy working environment.
• Report unsafe work practices in the incident reporting system.
• Promote a no blame culture of safety and wellbeing.
• Maintain working knowledge of emergency procedures and location of emergency equipment.
• Take all reasonable steps to prevent bullying, discrimination and harassment in the workplace.
• Observe child safe principles and expectations for appropriate behaviour toward and in the company of children.
• Be able to travel between campuses as necessary for their role

For further information about this opportunity, please contact Amit Khot, Stream Lead on Amit.Khot@petermac.org