At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTUREQualitative Clinical Research Assistant3x Casual positions availableRoughly 4-8 hours per weekThis role plays a crucial part in collecting and analysing data from focus groups and interviews conducted with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) patients from Peter Mac and Austin Health. Interviews and focus groups will be conducted by the qualitative research assistants with Greek, Mandarin or Vietnamese patients treated at Peter Mac or Austin Health. Interview and focus group audio recordings must then be transcribed and translated in English by the research assistants.This research aims to understand patients'' experiences managing treatment-related side effects and is part of a broader initiative to improve access to symptom support services, specifically symptom and urgent review clinics and clinical nurse consultants.The ideal candidate for this position will meet the following essential requirements:Must be bilingual in Greek, Mandarin OR Vietnamese for this position.Ability to hear and transcribe audio recordings in Greek, Mandarin or Vietnamese into EnglishExcellent written and oral communication skillsCurrent drivers license to travel between sites if requiredUnderstanding of medical terminologyExcellent organisational skillsSound knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office software and typing proficiencyThe ideal candidate may also display the following desirable skills:Experience in medical clinical or qualitative researchA relevant tertiary qualification (science, healthcare or a clinical research related field)Knowledge and understanding of ICH-GCP and the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human ResearchApplicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.Applications Close: 10th March 2025Position SummaryThe research assistant role will be integral to the running of a multi-site qualitative, co-design research project with patients from a CALD background as well as healthcare professionals, carers and community representatives. You will assist with contacting and consenting study participants, some of whom will speak Mandarin, Vietnamese, Greek or Arabic as their primary language. You will facilitate focus groups and interviews and transcribe the audio recordings into English. Weekly hours will fluctuate but likely consist of 4-8 hrs/week.Key RelationshipsInternalProject team members including project officerClinical services including tumor stream leads, doctors, specialist nurses and allied healthExternalPeople affected by cancer (patients, carers)Health care professionals at Austin Health (clinical nurse consultants, doctors)Members of the Ethnic Communities Council of VictoriaKey AccountabilitiesResearchConducting qualitative research fieldwork (focus groups and interviews) including:Conducting focus groups and interviews in bilingual nature (in English/Mandarin, English/Vietnamese, English/Greek or English/Arabic)Preparation and note taking in focus groupsUphold standards of patient confidentialityAbility to work with limited supervisionWork with a high level of integrity and ethicsHuman Resource ManagementComplies with Peter Mac policies to maintain a safe workplaceFollows established procedures and guidelinesPeter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.WHY WORK FOR PETER MACPeter Mac offers a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Clinical Research Assistant