Fellow Medical Oncology (Breast Cancer)

Job Description

The Medical Oncology Unit is looking for a Fellow to join their team. The fellow will be primarily involved in breast medical oncology programs which will involve participation and supervision of clinical trials, in addition to involvement with in-patient and ambulatory patient (day ward and outpatients) care and coordination of some unit activities. While the role will have a focus on breast cancer, the candidate will be expected to be involved in the activities of the unit and other solid tumours as per the needs of the unit. We are the major public healthcare provider for Brisbane's south side, Logan, Redlands, and the Scenic Rim. We operate five major hospitals and a range of community, specialty, and state-wide healthcare services. We are renowned for teaching and research excellence. We are truly dedicated people who care about our community. We come to work to make a difference. We save lives, change lives, and make the world a better place. We overcome the many challenges that come our way by going above and beyond and achieve the best possible outcomes by working together. We are bold, innovative, collaborative, and inspiring. We recognize our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation, and family responsibilities to apply. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. Join us at Metro South Health and be part of a world-class, dynamic, and growing health service that embraces technology, excellence in healthcare, teaching, research, and empowering our people to be the best in serving our community. About the Role To participate in the multidisciplinary management of breast cancer patients and where possible attend the weekly breast cancer multidisciplinary meeting. Fulfil the accountabilities and responsibilities of this role in accordance with Metro South's purpose and objectives. A suitable candidate for this position will be in the process of completing or have completed their training in Medical Oncology within the RACP and have an interest in breast cancer. This position has no staffing and budget responsibilities. To provide ethical decision making in the achievement of organisational goals. Provide inpatient and outpatient care by assessing patients, determining and instigating appropriate investigations; establish management plans for patients in consultation with the consultant; ensure discharge planning commences early in the process of care (inpatients only). Communicate assessment findings, proposed management plans, and alternatives to patients and carers and seek consent; liaise and communicate with the multidisciplinary treating team. Ensure appropriate and timely communication to the General Practitioner, other healthcare providers, and carers to ensure ongoing patient care post-hospital stay. Demonstrate an awareness of Queensland Health hospital policies and procedures. Follow hospital practices and demonstrate initiative aligned to ensuring the safest possible environment for patients and staff. Report adverse incidents and near misses and actively participate in the Hospital's Integrated Risk Management and Safety Program. Actively participate in outcome reviews and audits and participate in organisational systems improvement, including committees. Participate in departmental research projects and audits. Contribute to team meetings and educational activities. Our values of Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Engagement, and Excellence shape our culture within Metro South Health. Our values guide our day-to-day decision making and are fundamental to what we care about as a health service, how we behave, how we interact with each other, and provide care to the many patients who come through our doors every day. We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance. As a Metro South employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements, and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases. We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. Applicants are encouraged to apply online; please review the Role Description for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr