Provisional Fellow
Remuneration: $110,986.00 - $139,187.00 per annum
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: CAM25915 - Haematology (Clinical Trials) - Provisional Fellow
Supercharge your training at St George Hospital
What you’ll be doing
As a Provisional Fellow in Clinical Trials you will be assigned to the Haematology Clinical Research Unit at St George Hospital for the specified term of 12 months where you will conduct clinical trials under the supervision of the Director of Haematology Clinical Research Unit or delegated trial Principal Investigator. The duties and responsibilities of the position will include the care of inpatient and outpatients recruited to clinical research trials under the supervision of the Haematologists and you will be expected to actively participate in both clinical and laboratory research and be available for duties outside normal working hours if required by the department.
In addition, the Provisional Fellow will provide clinical care to Haematology Clinical Research patients under the supervision of Principal Investigators for 1 clinic per week and support the provision of inpatient care as required. The Fellow will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the Clinical Research Unit and will participate in clinical meetings and teachings.
St George & Sutherland Hospitals are both part of the South East Sydney and Illawarra Health District Haematology Training Network. The St George Hospital Cancer Care Centre is one of the busiest Comprehensive Cancer Centres in New South Wales and provides co-located Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology and Haematology services. The St George Hospital Clinical Research Unit conducts clinical research into cancer across a wide range of major tumour streams as well as across the disciplines of Clinical Trials; Pharmacology and Quality Use of Medicines; Safety and Quality; Meta-analysis and Trial Design; Supportive Care; Psychosocial Oncology, Tumour Biology and Medical Education.
The 10 Haematologists at St George Hospital pride themselves on providing excellent training opportunities as well as exposure to their own professional interests across research, medical education and quality improvement.
Where you will be working
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
St George Hospital Haematology Clinical Trial Unit is one of the largest Haematology Clinical Trial units in the state. It oversees and runs many pharmaceutical sponsored trials as well as investigation list studies. Haematology trainees or fellows interested in broadening their clinical trial experience are encouraged to apply. The position provides experience in understanding the principles and steps involved in running clinical trials including the opportunity and support to develop an investigation-initiated study.
St George Hospital and Health Services is an accredited, principal teaching hospital of the University of New South Wales. It is the largest hospital within South Eastern Sydney Local Health District with 627 inpatient beds. St George Hospital is a Level 1 Trauma Centre and a leading centre for trauma and emergency management in NSW. The hospital’s proximity to Sydney airport makes it a vital service providing first response to the airport precinct.
The hospital is in Kogarah, 14 kilometres south of the Sydney CBD. It is well serviced by buses, trains and major roads. The area is well known for its cosmopolitan cafes and restaurants, as well as its food and cultural markets which showcase the distinct flavours and traditions of Kogarah's multicultural community.
10 REASONS TO CHOOSE ST GEORGE HOSPITAL FOR YOUR MEDICAL TRAINING
1. Live in the bustling city, by our gorgeous beaches at world famous Bondi and Cronulla, or the eclectic inner west – we’re only a very short commute and easily accessible by car or public transport
2. A fabulous local café culture
3. A welcoming and supportive culture with fantastic, committed and friendly consultants
4. Hands on experience
5. State of the art facilities with a brand-new ambulatory care and outpatient precinct due for completion in 2026
6. The largest hospital in the district and the principal teaching hospital of the University of New South Wales with opportunities for JMOs to contribute to medical student teaching
7. One of the state’s leading centres for trauma and emergency management
8. A committed Medical Workforce team dedicated to supporting you throughout your medical training
9. Strong links with Justice Health, Calvary, Sutherland, Griffith, Shoalhaven and Coffs Harbour for a wide and varied range of experiences
10. An unwavering commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging
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Selection Criteria
- MBBS or equivalent, current general registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
- Must have a minimum of 3 years post graduate experience in hospital. Completion of Part 1 requirements for Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and College of Pathologists. Trainees who have completed Part 1 BPT Training with intention to do Hematology Advance Trainee can be considered
- Demonstrated ability to manage a project (For example research, quality assurance) & demonstrated ability in basic research skills; literature review; critical thinking; data collection; data analysis and reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgment and expertise.
- Demonstrated organisational skills, good time management skills and capacity for self-directed learning.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal & communication skills and Capacity to work within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Commitment to core values of hospital based medical practice: patient care, teaching, research and quality improvement.
- Experience conducting haematology clinical trials and reviewing and assessing cancer patients on haematology clinical trials desirable but not essential
The CORE Values which guide patient care in SESLHD are: Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. These define how we aim to work and hopefully inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
Additional Information
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
- Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their careers, feel supported. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates, for advice, please contact the SESLHD Aboriginal Employment Team on SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au
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For role related queries or questions contact Dr Shir-Jing Ho on Shirjing.Ho@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 05, August 2025
