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Respiratory Function Research Scientist

Employment Type: 1 x Temporary Full Time (Up to 12 months)
Position Classification: Scientific Officer
Remuneration: $35.78 - $51.04 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ433819

Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District

Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave (For fulltime staff)

Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)  http://wslhdintranet.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/salary-packaging-with-smartsalary   

Meal entertainment lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay.  (Applicable for eligible employees) http://wslhdintranet.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/salary-packaging-with-smartsalary 

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access

Managers Support - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional consultative service for all managers, HR or senior staff that is confidential and unlimited for people management support

Fitness Passport - permanent employees and their immediate family members can sign-up for this affordable membership which allows access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services from multiple providers across NSW, (not available for temp employees- remove if position temporary)

Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards 

Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary 

Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisions

Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.

What you'll be doing
The Ludwig Engel Centre for Respiratory Research (LECRR) combines both laboratory research and clinical studies aimed at identifying the pathophysiological basis of respiratory and sleep disorders.
 
The respiratory function research scientist is a research and clinical laboratory-based role with a combination of research and clinical responsibilities. The respiratory research scientist will be responsible for collecting questionnaires, clinical, and respiratory function data in patients with pulmonary disease and in otherwise healthy patients. The main responsibility of this role is study co-ordination, participant recruitment, collection and collation of data, in particular respiratory function data, maintenance of an electronic database, and data analysis including statistical analysis in addition to manuscript preparation.
 
The respiratory function research scientist will also perform clinical complex respiratory function testing including spirometry and measurement of lung volumes, diffusion capacity, airway reactivity, allergic responses, exercise capacity and responses to hypoxia. This will require calibration and preparation of equipment used in performance of respiratory function tests and maintaining equipment and accessories to optimum hygiene standards.

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations.  For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.

Essential Requirements

Qualification:  Science degree in relevant area

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in clinical respiratory function measurement.
2. Proven ability to work effectively to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
3. Experience working within a team and autonomously to meet required outcomes.
4. Excellent written, interpersonal and oral communication skills including research presentation skills.
5. Demonstrated experience in research studies including database management.
6. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of quality assurance principles.
7. Demonstrated experience in data analysis and statistical analysis.

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Tracey Burns on Tracey.Burns@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 8th October 2023