Lung Transplant Clinical Research Fellow

Lung Transplant Clinical Research Fellow page is loaded## Lung Transplant Clinical Research Fellowlocations: NSW - Sydney, CBD, Inner West and Eastern Suburbstime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: December 4, 2025 (14 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR145852## Job Description:**Position Title:** Lung Transplant Clinical Research Fellow **Employment Type:** Temporary Full Time, 2 years **Hours per week:** 1.0 FTE **Position Grade:** Post Graduate Fellow **Salary:** As per the award **Enterprise Agreement:** The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations’ Staff Specialist Agreement 2021 **Department Name:** Lung Transplant Unit St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow and innovate. **Benefits of working at St Vincent’s include:*** Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff* Opportunity to access a wide of range of clinical and non-clinical education programs* Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields* Career development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia Network* Employee Assistance Program* Work/Life balance**About the role:**The Lung Transplant Clinical Research Fellow position will involve working closely with senior clinical researchers in expanding research output in the lung transplantation field. It is expected that during their time in this role, a lung transplant focused PhD will be completed, with a plan to utilise specimens from local BioBanks. The fellow will work closely with research nursing staff to oversee clinical database entry for the established BioBanks. The fellow will also be responsible for review of lung transplant patients enrolled in clinical trials.The Lung Transplant Clinical Research Fellow will attend lung transplantation outpatient clinics and is responsible for patient assessment and management; communication of assessment / management decisions to other staff involved in the patients care, communication with the patient and / family regarding the patient’s condition and management plans, maintenance of accurate and relevant patient documentation, coordination of diagnostic tests and consultations, arrangement of patient discharge process and liaison with GPs and other community care services to ensure the provision of optimal patient care to patients presenting to St. Vincent’s Hospital. The Lung Transplant Clinical Research Fellow is delegated responsibility and authority to provide safe, effective and individual patient care both directly and through the allocated junior medical officers by teaching and directing, supervising and ensuring their performances.**Diversity and Inclusion at St Vincent's:** St Vincent's is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. We strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, sexuality or gender diverse and/or living with disability. Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive (PD2023/_022) or subsequent revisions in force. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive. **Application Instructions:** To have your application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the ‘Selection Criteria’ as below. Internal applicants i.e. current employees of St Vincent’s Hospital or an entity of SVHA are required to apply via their Workday account. **Selection Criteria:*** MBBS or equivalent, currently registered with the Medical Board of Australia* Has achieved fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in Respiratory medicine (Or will do so by February 2026)* Prior clinical experience in a lung transplant unit is essential.* Completion or current enrolment in a lung transplant focused PhD.* Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgment and expertise.* Demonstrated teamwork, time management and problem-solving skills as part of a multidisciplinary team.* Demonstrated excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and computer skills.* Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Mission and Values of the Mary Aikenhead Ministries.For more information, please contact Dr Claire Thomson claire.thomson@svha.org.auFor a copy of the position description, please email svhs.smoadmin@svha.org.auThe closing date for applications is 03 December 2025## Reconciliation Action Plan:*At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.**For further information, visit https or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au*## Code of Conduct:St Vincent’s Health Network Sydney (SVHNS) comprises St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney, Sacred Heart Health Service, St Joseph’s Hospital, Auburn, and St Vincent's Correctional Health Service, Parklea.Part of the NSW-based arm of St Vincent’s Health Australia, SVHNS provides significant training and research activities housing several specialty units that are internationally recognised as centres of excellence. These include heart and lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health and drug and alcohol services.We strive to not only meet the health needs of vulnerable populations, but to enable them to flourish as an acknowledgement of human dignity and as a commitment to justice.
#J-18808-Ljbffr