About the role

The Endocrinology Research Fellow will develop skills in clinical research within the Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes. As per below, the Research Fellow will advance their knowledge of clinical trials within the Endocrine Research Unit, but also have opportunities to lead research in the Endocrine Fellow's area of interest, supported by senior staff members.

About you

Specific tasks of the Endocrinology Research Fellow will include, but not be limited to:

• Identification of eligible clinical trial candidates
• Consenting clinical trial participants
• Performing study visits for clinical trials
• Clinical care of clinical trial participants
• Assessment and reporting of potential adverse events and reviewing participant progress following adverse events in clinical trials
• Liaise closely with Clinical Research nurses to provide clinical oversight and complete clinical trials paperwork for study visits
• Undertake training and regulatory requirements for ongoing clinical trials in the capacity of an Associate Investigator (including Good Clinical Practice training)
• Lead clinical research in endocrinology (under supervision), with or without enrolment in a Research Higher Degree
• Contribute to scholarly research output within the Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes
• Successful applicants will be expected to undertake and remain up-to-date with Good Clinical Practice requirements

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED