Fellow - Medical Oncology - Adolescent & Young Adult
Date: 31 Aug ****
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YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE - MY Room Adolescent & Young Adult Oncology Fellow
Overview:
The Victorian AYA Cancer Service is a state-wide initiative aimed at improving the delivery of high-quality care for young Victorians diagnosed with cancer.
Embedded within the service, the The My Room Adolescent & Young Adult Oncology Fellow position offers a unique opportunity to gain specialised experience and training in AYA Oncology. The fellowship provides broad exposure in the care of young people across multiple tumour streams including sarcoma, testicular cancer and brain tumours, as well as participation in the AYA transition program. A strong emphasis is placed on developing skills in developmentally appropriate, age ‐ specific oncological care. The role offers excellent opportunities for AYA specific clinical experience, research, teaching and education. There are also opportunities to lead research and/or quality improvement projects under the supervision of the Adolescent & Young Adult Oncology Leadership Team. The fellowship is open to both paediatric and adult oncology trainees and is suitable to be used for the Paediatric Developmental and Psychosocial mandatory training term or Non-core adult training requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Provision of high-quality care to young people (aged under 39 years) and their families across a range of tumour streams including sarcoma, testicular cancer and brain tumours.
Participate in and contribute to AYA clinical services including the AYA triage meeting, transition and survivorship program.
Attend and contribute to relevant multidisciplinary meetings (AYA psychosocial MDM, Adult Sarcoma MDM, Brain MDM, RCH solid MDM, and others as appropriate).
Actively contribute to education of junior medical staff, nursing, allied health and students as appropriate
Hands-on experience managing AYA patients independently, supported by expert supervision
Accredited training toward Development and Psychosocial mandatory requirements for paediatric oncology training (6 months) or non-core adult training requirements




Opportunity to participate in or lead research / quality improvement projects under the supervision of the Adolescent & Young Adult Oncology Leadership Team
Ideal Candidate:
This position is ideally suited to paediatric or adult oncology advanced trainees with a strong interest in AYA oncology.
The Victorian Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer Service is a multidisciplinary service providing high quality oncology care to young people and their families alongside a state-wide secondary consultation service, AYA directed research and education and training programs.
This Clinical Fellow position provides experience and training in Adolescent & Young Adult Oncology. The fellowship is embedded within a range of tumour streams (sarcoma, testicular and brain cancer) with a focus on building the skillset for developmentally appropriate oncological care. There are excellent opportunities for AYA specific clinical experience, research teaching and education. There are also opportunities to lead quality improvement projects under the supervision of the Adolescent & Young Adult Oncology Leadership Team.
The Victorian Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer Service has zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to acting in the best interest of children and young people in our care. We promote cultural safety and participation of Aboriginal children, children of cultural and linguistic diversity and those with disabilities to keep them safe at all times.
Doctor in Training
Classification or Salary Range
Category A
Key Relationships
Direct
Medical Director, Victorian Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer Service
Indirect
Director of Medical Oncology
Program Director, Victorian Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer Service
Skills
Medical Qualifications registerable by AHPRA
Completed at least two core years of registrar level of training in adult medical oncology or paediatric oncology
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team setting
Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships with medical staff and other disciplines
Previous research experience an advantage
Valid National Criminal Record Check and a Working with Children Check prior to commencing employment
Academic standing:



PhD and/or profile including 1st author in peer reviewed publications and presentations
Prior experience in AYA oncology
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
AHPRA Registration
Key Accountabilities
Key Accountabilities Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators
1. Clinical Service
Provision of clinical care to young people (aged under 39) and their families across a range of tumour streams including sarcoma, testicular and brain cancer.
Provision and involvement in a range of AYA clinical services including the AYA triage meeting, transition and survivorship program.
Provision of clinical care in the outpatient setting.
Attendance at relevant multidisciplinary meetings (AYA psychosocial MDM, Adult Sarcoma MDM, Brain MDM, RCH solid MDM, selected others as appropriate).
Timely and accurate completion of patient related documentation, including EMR encounters, outpatient documentation and any other required documentation relevant to enhancing continuity of care
Actively and regularly participates in peer review patient related activities
Follows hospital policies and procedure
2. Clinical Research
Enrols and manages patients on clinical trials
Participates in AYA service development with potential involvement in program development, AYA research projects and clinical audits
3. Education & Training
Attendance at relevant educational activities
Timely completion and compliance with all hospital mandated training
Active contribution to education of junior staff, nursing, allied health and medical students as appropriate
Active contribution to education and training programs as appropriate
Key Accountabilities (Contd..)
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Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC
Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, career development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.
The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which our five sites are located throughout Victoria. We recognise their strength and resilience and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
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