Part-Time Casual Research GP Opportunity at University of Newcastle
We are seeking a research GP to join our national research study team as a Part-Time Casual Research GP for a ground-breaking digital asthma management trial aimed to revolutionise asthma management in Australia.
The Digital Asthma Management Trial
* Aims to assess the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a centralised, national digital asthma care program compared to enhanced usual care.
* Empowers asthma and comorbidity self-management through a comprehensive digital solution developed under the DIGITAL TEAM initiative.
* Led by several esteemed institutions, including: The University of Newcastle; Asthma Australia; Hunter Medical Research Institute and Hunter New England Local Health District.
Study Design:
* National Telehealth-based Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT)
* Total Participants: 1,200 (600 in the control arm, 600 in the intervention arm)
* Recruitment: Australia-wide via digital/print media advertisements and referrals.
* Research Team: Responsible for eligibility screening, consenting, data collection, training, oversight and study management.
Key Responsibilities of the Research GP:
* Monitoring Participants: Track intervention arm participants through an online study portal.
* Asthma Action Plans and Prescriptions: Generate and review asthma action plans, issue prescriptions and make referrals as needed.
* Telehealth Assessments: Conduct assessments and provide consultations via telephone or telehealth.
* Remote Access: The GP will have remote access to the study administration portal for telehealth software and participant profiles.
* Training Provided: Comprehensive training will be offered to ensure familiarity with study protocols and systems.
Position Details:
* Employment Type: Part-time Casual Employee (~4-6 hours/week) for approximately 18 months
* Remuneration: $170/hour
* Work Environment: All assessments and participant interactions will be conducted remotely via telephone or teleconsultation.