Clinical Research Fellow - Medical Oncology - Te Pūriri o Te Ora Regional Cancer and Blood Service

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

At Te Toka Tumai | Auckland DHB we are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

• One year fixed term starting in early February 2023
• Largest teaching hospital in New Zealand with supportive and stimulating atmosphere
• Internationally recognised Cancer and Blood Service
• Relocation assistance provided

Te Pūriri o Te Ora Regional Cancer and Blood Service at Auckland Hospital and the Discipline of Oncology at the University of Auckland collectively aim to transform care and improve patient outcomes by being a leader in health care delivery, research and education. Together these two units strive to increase research opportunities across all aspects of patient care and are recognised for their academia and close collaboration. Te Pūriri o Te Ora, in conjunction with the University of Auckland are pleased to jointly offer the following clinical research fellow positions for 2023.

Our Medical Oncology Unit delivers care to patients with a wide variety of malignancies, with an emphasis on evidence-based medicine and the importance of the multi-disciplinary teams. We serve a patient population of close to 2 million people, with over 2000 new patient appointments each year. Research is an integral part of practice and reflects the teams aim to provide the best care possible.

Embedded within our research unit is Auckland Cancer Trials Centre - the largest phase I unit in New Zealand. The unit has experienced exponential growth with a strong focus on small molecule inhibitors, next-generation chemotherapy trials, immunotherapy agents, combination/multi-modality Phase I trials and molecular characterisation/translational studies. The Auckland Hospital team is involved in numerous clinical and translational research projects and closely collaborates with a number of research programs underway at the University of Auckland. Together, the university and hospital will open a clinically accredited cancer sequencing programme in 2022.

As part of the fellowship you will be exposed to clinical research spanning the spectrum of patient care. The fellow will be involved in managing all aspects of trial patients, through new patient consultation, consent and screening patients and reviewing patients at follow-up appointments. Clinical responsibilities will involve both clinical trial work and medical oncology care. As part of these fellowships, there will be the opportunity to be part of the molecular tumour board and cutting edge research led by the University.

There will be the opportunity to also develop expertise in specific tumour streams of your interest.

For further details, please refer to the position description here

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

These positions are suitable for enthusiastic and research-motivated clinicians, who are pursuing a career in Medical Oncology and have an interest in gaining further research and clinical trial experience. Clinical responsibilities will occupy approximately 50% - 60% of the Fellow’s time. These roles have the key responsibility for co-ordinating the management of oncology patients eligible for or enrolled on clinical trials within the Oncology Unit of Auckland City Hospital. This includes overseeing trial patients, their treatments and protocol specified reviews. Engagement of individual research projects during the placement will be expected. There will be the opportunity to develop your own research ideas and also the potential work towards a higher research degree with support and mentorship.

The successful applicant must be registered or be eligible for general registration as a Medical Officer with the Medical Council of New Zealand. (www.mcnz.org.nz). Please note, if you are an international applicant, you will be required to provide source verification of your qualifications for your registration application. For more information about the registration process and source verification of qualifications, please visit www.mcnz.org.nz

Key contacts: 

• Dr Michelle Wilson (SCD Cancer and Blood Research) miwilson@adhb.govt.nz 
• Dr Ben Lawrence (Director of Oncology, University of Auckland) b.lawrence@auckland.ac.nz 
• Dr Sanjeev Deva (Medical Director, Auckland Cancer Trials Centre) SanjeevD@adhb.govt.nz 

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here

We recognise there is more to life than mahi | work, and we encourage and provide access to all our staff several services and benefits to support themselves whilst they are employed within Te Toka Tumai | Auckland DHB.

For more information on what we offer, please click here.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Advertising closes: 10th June 2022

Please submit your application online, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role.

If you have any queries about the online process, please contact Caryne Tee, Recruitment Consultant at CaryneT@adhb.govt.nz