Applications are sought from Medical Oncology Trainees or Medical Oncologist for the position of Clinical Research Fellow at Western Health commencing on 1st February 2016 for a period of 12 months.  The position is suitable for a third year trainee or a junior consultant.

This position would be an opportunity for a trainee or an oncologist to work as part of a large clinical, research and academic team and take on the responsibility of the care of patients on clinical trials. 

The applicant would be exposed to a range of research activities including phase I to large phase III national and international clinical trials. You would be expected to work in an autonomous fashion but will be fully supported by clinical research and oncology staff. You will gain experience in numerous areas of clinical research including day to day management of patients, adverse event reporting, good clinical practice, protocol development, ethics submissions.
You will be given various opportunities to do clinical research projects and writing papers with research opportunities available in most tumor streams. 

You will also be attending oncology clinics in the various sub-specialties of oncology.

There are no on call commitments.

Please Note:
All applicants must ensure that you attach the completed Application Form online with your Cover Letter and CV at the time of submitting your application.

Please ensure that the Referee Assessment Form is downloaded and forwarded to your three (3) Referees for completion. The completed form is to be returned via fax to Western Health (03 8345 6355) as close as possible to the nominated Closing Date as this is a very important step in the short-listing process.