Provisional Fellow
Remuneration: $110,986.00 - $139,187.00 per annum
Hours Per Week: 8
Requisition ID: CAM26380 - Medical Oncology - Provisional Fellow
Supercharge your training at St George Hospital
What you’ll be doing
The Fellow will be assigned to Medical Oncology Department at St George & Sutherland Hospitals for the specified term of 12 months to undertake specific tasks and responsibilities. The position is based at St George Hospital with the main role to provide clinical care to medical oncology outpatients under the supervision of a Senior Staff Specialist for 1 clinic per week and support the provision of inpatient care as required. The position will focus on genitourinary and breast malignancies. Opportunities will be available to participate in clinical trials and research
The Fellow will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and support the supervision of Advanced Trainees, Junior Medical Officers (JMOs) and medical students as required. The Fellow will also participate in clinical meetings and teaching and be subject to training and performance reviews.
Where you will be working
The vision for Southeastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to our community being healthy and well, and providing the best possible compassionate care.
St George Hospital is an accredited, principal teaching hospital of the University of New South Wales. It is the largest hospital in SESLHD with 627 inpatient beds. It is a Level 1 Trauma Centre and a leader in 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 and a kilometre from Botany Bay. 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, close to gorgeous beaches like the 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 skilled, committed and friendly consultants
4. An emphasis on ‘hands on’ experience with close clinical supervision
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 completed the core component of advanced training and eligible for elective year in Medical Oncology or have completed the requirements for Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians as a Medical Oncologist.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a project (e.g. research, quality assurance) and 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 utlisiing excellent clinical skills, judgment and expertise.
- Demonstrated organisational skills, good time management skills and capacity for self-directed learning.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and 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.
- Understanding that training commitment entails potential secondment to community, regional and or rural hospital
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
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
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For role related queries or questions contact Dr Carole Harris on Carole.Harris@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 05, August 2025
