Clinical Research Officer | Part-time Temporary

Closes: 02 May 2021

Classification: Health Professional Level 3
Salary: $95,883 – $101,033 (up to $106,044 on achieving a personal upgrade) plus superannuation
Position No: 24266 – 01VF4
Directorate:
Advertised (Gazettal date): 20 April 2021
Contact Officer: Dr Michael Chapman on or

Our Vision: Creating exceptional health care together.
Our Role: To be a health service that is trusted by our community.
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT)—a catchment of approximately 400, 000 people. It also services the surrounding Southern New South Wales region which includes the Bega Valley, Bombala, Cooma-Monaro, Eurobodalla, Goulburn, Mulwaree, Palerang, Queanbeyan, Snowy River, Upper Lachlan Shire and the Yass Valley.

CHS administers a range publicly funded health facilities, programs and services including but not limited to:

The Canberra Hospital: a modern 600-bed tertiary hospital providing trauma services and most major medical and surgical sub-specialty services.

University of Canberra Hospital Specialist Centre for Rehabilitation, Recovery and Research: a dedicated and purpose-built rehabilitation facility, with 140 inpatient beds, 75-day places and additional outpatient services.

Four Walk-in Centres: which provide free treatment for minor illness and injury.

Six community health centres: providing a range of general and specialist health services to people of all ages.

A range of community based health services including early childhood services, youth and women’s health, dental health, mental health and alcohol and drug services.

Overview of the Work Area and Position

The Division of Cancer and Ambulatory Support (CAS) provides comprehensive cancer screening, diagnostic, assessment and treatment services in inpatient, outpatient and non-admitted treatment settings. The division is also responsible for immunology, specialist palliative care, medical physics and radiation safety, walk in centres and organisational outpatient support through Central Intake, transcription, policy support and the Central Outpatients Department.

The position is part-time (0.4FTE) which can be flexibly completed within business hours Monday to Friday.

Working closely with the palliative care team and the Director of Palliative Care, Dr Michael Chapman, the role will support the development and enactment of the palliative care service research plan and provide comprehensive support to specific palliative care research projects.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

Mandatory:

Qualification in a discipline related to palliative care or healthcare research. Have an understanding of how the National Standards and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role

Desirable:

Experience in conducting research

Prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment

Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

Note:
This position is part-time at (15:00) hours per week and the full-time salary noted above will be pro-rata.

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This position is part-time at (15:00) hours per week and the full-time salary noted above will be pro-rata.

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