Company Description Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients.
Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.
Job Description
In this part-time (0.8), 12-month fixed term position, you will be part of the Epworth Medical Oncology clinical trials unit, a dynamic team dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of patients with solid tumour cancers. Reporting to the Clinical Research Nurse Team Leader you will work with a close-knit team and be responsible for coordinating study activities including set-up, ethics and governance applications, sample management and processing, document management and close out.
You will make an impact by:
Providing overall support for both industry sponsored and investigator-initiated research activities, including preparation of ethics and applications, relating to Medical Oncology
Coordination and processing of laboratory specimens including collection, receipt and storage of viable patient samples in accordance with Good Clinical Practice, Good Laboratory Practice and other relevant guidelines
Maintaining a high standard of study documentation, records and data for concurrent studies in accordance with Good Clinical Practice and other relevant guidelines
Working collaboratively within a Multidisciplinary team, building quality relationships within Epworth, our participants and other key stakeholders including clinicians, investigators, sponsors, donors, and granting bodies
To be successful in this role…
You will have laboratory experience in handling, documenting, processing and shipping specimens. Flexible and agile in your approach, you are eager and have a willingness to learn and contribute to the team, the ability to work effectively as a team member and confidence in working autonomously. You are an effective communicator able to develop strong relationships with colleagues, our participants, study sponsors and third-party contractors and other stakeholders.
You will have:
Bachelor degree in Health or science
Previous laboratory and clinical research experience
Solid understanding of the Principles of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Excellent inter-personal skills
Position Description Inherent Requirement
We will review applications as we receive them.
Additional Information
At Epworth, everybody matters. It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation that puts the patient in the centre of all that is done. In addition to this, you will have access to:
Salary packaging benefits of $15,900 per annum
In addition you will be able to salary package meal/accommodation expenses up to $2,650 per annum
Flexible work arrangements
Reduced out-of-pocket expenses for health services at Epworth
Discounted private health insurance
Discounts to leading Australian retailers through the "My Benefits" Program
At Epworth, we care.
We care about our patients and we care about our people. We care about keeping everyone safe. We care about valuing and empowering our people, and growing careers. And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive, and contribute to our communities.
Enquire / Apply for this Position
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For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact Epworth Talent (03) 9426 0606.
It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.
As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).
At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.