Position Title: Postgraduate Fellow in Respiratory & Sleep Medicine – Lung Transplant
Employment Type: Temporary part time for 12 months with the option to extend
Hours per week: 0.5 FTE
Position Grade: Post Graduate Fellow
Salary: As per the award
Enterprise Agreement: NSW (Non-Declared)
Affiliated Health Organisation's Staff Specialist Agreement
Department Name: Thoracic Medicine
About us
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 and/or the creation of animal models and Ex-Vivo Lung Perfusion for basic science research.
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 performance.
Applicants for this position should have completed or will have completed advanced training in Thoracic Medicine with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians,



and either completed or currently enrolled in a higher degree research PhD program.
The duties and responsibilities of the position will include completion of lung transplant focused research either utilising the lung transplant biobank or performing basic science experiments including animal models and Ex-ViVo Lung Perfusion.
It will also include clinical assessment and management of post lung transplant patients and review of lung transplant patients enrolled in clinical trials.
Applicants will be expected to work within the framework of the philosophy and policies of the Hospital to provide and maintain a high quality of individual patient care.
They will provide an educational environment for junior medical, nursing and allied health staff assigned to the Department, and also to supervise and complete accurate and comprehensive medical records.
ST VINCENT'S HEALTH AUSTRALIA: IDENTITY
Applicants for this position should have completed or will have completed advanced training in Thoracic Medicine with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and either, completed or currently enrolled in a higher degree research PhD program.
The duties and responsibilities of the position will include completion of lung transplant focused research either utilising the lung transplant biobank or performing basic science experiments including animal models and Ex-ViVo Lung Perfusion.
It will also include clinical assessment and management of post lung transplant patients and review of lung transplant patients enrolled in clinical trials.
Applicants will be expected to work within the framework of the philosophy and policies of the Hospital to provide and maintain a high quality of individual patient care.
They will provide an educational environment for junior medical, nursing and allied health staff assigned to the Department, also to supervise and complete accurate and comprehensive medical records.
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 (PD****_022) or subsequent revisions in force.
Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive.
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
Prior clinical experience in a lung transplant unit is essential.
Completion or current enrolment in a PhD with a focus on clinical lung transplantation, animal models for thoracic transplantation or Ex-Vivo Lung Perfusion.
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.
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For more information, please contact Dr David Darley - ****** For a copy of the position description, please email ******
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.
Company Background
St Vincent's Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in ****.
Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent's is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD.
Our founder, Mary Aikenhead's vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do.
From modest beginnings, St Vincent's Health Australia is today the nation's largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities.
The St Vincent's family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more.
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📌 Postgraduate Fellow In Respiratory & Sleep Medicine – Lung Transplant (New South Wales)
🏢 St Vincent's Health Australia
📍 New South Wales