Fellow - Medical Oncology

Date:  10 Dec 2024
Site:  VCCC (Parkville)
Location: 

MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000

Company:  Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Unit:  Medical Oncology
Division:  Chief Operating Officer
Department:  Medical Oncology
Enterprise Agreement:  Doctors in Training (Victorian Public Health Secto
Medical Oncology

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.

 

YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE

Medical Oncology Melanoma and Genito-Urinary Fellow
A full time position for a Medical Oncology Melanoma and Genito-Urinary Fellow is available from 4 August 2025 for a six month position.
This position is predominantly a clinical position, with responsibility for seeing and managing melanoma and urology cancer patients. 
The applicant will gain significant experience in management of new drugs, early phase clinical studies, as well as learn about genomics and immunology. 
Research projects could lead to an advanced degree (PhD or Masters). The applicant will work with world-renowned cancer clinicians and researchers within a research-oriented multidisciplinary team

 

Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.

 

For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.

Hiring Manager: A/Prof Shahneen Sandhu
Contact Number: (03) 8559 7882
Email: Shahneen.Sandhu@petermac.org

Applications Close: 5 January 2025
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Position Summary

To provide high quality patient treatment and care, contribute to a research program and participate in education 

Enterprise Agreement

Doctors in Training (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2024

Classification or Salary Range

As per Award/EBA 

Immunisation Risk Category

Immunisation Category A

Key Relationships

Internal:

  • Effective working relationships with medical oncology registrars, haematology registrars and other fellows, resident staff, consultants, nursing and allied health staff.
  • Effective working relationships with all staff involved in clinical trials. 
  • Readiness to take direction and willingness to learn from supervisors, other members of the team and other colleagues.

Education

Skills

Essential Requirements: 

  • Medical Qualifications registerable by the Medical Board of Victoria
  • Completed at least two core years of registrar level of training in medical oncology
  • Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team setting
  • Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships with medical staff and other disciplines
  • Previous clinical trial experience an advantage 

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations

Key Accountabilities

Key Accountabilities Demonstrated by / Key Perfomance Indicators
1. Provides high quality patient care using an evidence based, cost effective approach. 

 

  • Attendance to selected outpatient clinics and clinics in Day Ward
  • Completes all patient related documentation according to the Centre’s needs
  • Participates in after-hour and weekend cover roster for medical oncology
  • Liaises and communicates with the multidisciplinary treating team
  • Contributes to team meetings and educational activities
  • Actively and regularly participates in peer review patient related activities 
  • Participates in departmental research projects and audits
  • Works effectively with all internal and external stakeholders
  • Close liaison with specialist members of the medical oncology Unit 
  • Follows hospital policies and procedures 

 

2. Clinical Research Protocol Development

 

  • Enrols and manages patients on clinical trials
  • Participates in clinical trial management (if appropriate) 
  • Develops clinical research protocols, including preparation, submission to committees, analysis and manuscript preparation (if appropriate) 

 

3. Manuscript preparation 

 

  • Prepares and submits manuscripts (trial results, case reports, reviews, book chapters etc.) 

 

4. Translational Research development 

 

  • Participates in laboratory research activities (as applicable) 

 

5. Medical Oncology and Protocol Development 

 

  • Coordinates and develops/updates medical oncology protocol book/intranet site 

 

 

Key Accountabilities (Contd..)

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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

 

 

Peter Mac requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to discuss this requirement.

 

 

WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

 

  • Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
  • Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
  • We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.