Clinical Research Coordinator - Immunology & Infectious Diseases

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A rewarding role as a Clinical Research Co-ordinator for Immunology & Infectious Diseases at John Hunter Hospital is now available. Apply today to learn new skills and take the next step in your career!

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until April 2022
Position Classification: Registered Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: Depending on qualifications
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ232301

Clinical Research Co-ordinator - Immunology & Infectious Diseases
John Hunter Hospital

About the role:
John Hunter Hospital is seeking a dependable Clinical Research Coordinator to provide co-ordination and support of patient-focused clinical research for the Department of Infectious Diseases. This role will see you ensuring the efficient and effective day to day completion of specific projects enabling the achievement of key objectives in a timely, reliable and efficient manner.

Clinical experience working with patients is desirable as the key functions of the position will be:
i) Engaging directly with patients and their medical records for eligibility assessment, consent discussions and recruitment for clinical trials
ii) Collecting and entering clinical data for clinical trials and observational studies
iii) Helping to co-ordinate the infectious diseases clinical research program, including ethics and governance applications and reporting, financial management such as invoicing for per patient payments, ensuring compliance with good clinical practice for research principles and assisting with preparation and submission of publications and grant applications.

Training in good clinical practice for research (GCP), data and analysis, as well as all current and future research protocols will be provided for the suitable applicant. An opportunity for contract extension may be considered.

About the service:
This position is based within the Department of Infectious Diseases at John Hunter Hospital. We provide inpatient care, inpatient consultations to other teams and outpatient clinics in the areas of Infectious Diseases. The conditions most relevant to our ongoing clinical research program are blood stream infections, bone and joint infections, and staphylococcus aureus infections, among others.

About you:
The successful candidate will have tertiary qualification or working towards with equivalent work experience in a health discipline e.g. nursing, allied health disciplines or health management. You will be passionate about the work you undertake and be eager to excel in your career and become integral part of our dynamic team. You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to effectively communicate healthcare information to patients and their families. You will be able to cultivate and sustain professional relationships and have a drive for improving patient care and outcomes. If your eager to learn and to teach others apply today!

What we can offer you:
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast. Being the largest employer in the region we can offer salary packaging options, educational opportunities and support from a broad network of health professionals. With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen profession. Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• ADO’s each month (for full time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave each year (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Superannuation contributions
• Salary packaging options SalaryPackagingPLUS!
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
  

Job share arrangements will be considered.

An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be: an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or a citizen of another country with an appropriate visa that allows you to work in Australia. If you currently hold a temporary visa that allows you to live and work in Australia you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases
If you are applying for a Category ‘A’ position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive PD2018_009. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy.

Selection Criteria
Please address the selection criteria for this position as thoroughly as possible so your application can be considered for the role. For assistance with selection criteria, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNE_Job_Application_GuideCandidates will be assessed against the Essential Requirements and Selection Criteria for this position. Please ensure you read the position description (link in advertisement below) prior to submitting an application. Candidates invited to interview will need to bring originals of qualifications or licenses required for the position for sighting by the panel.

Need more information?

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Applications Close: 27th May 2021

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