Clinical Assistant - Save Sight Institute
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Clinical Assistant - Save Sight Institute
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* x1 Part Time (0.6FTE) fixed term until 7 November 2025 at Sydney Eye Hospital
* opportunity to provide clinicall support and assistance to Save Sight Institute Clinic
* Base Salary HEO 4, $80,037 to $84,568 + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The Save Sight Institute (SSI) is a Centre of The University of Sydney, within the Faculty of Medicine and Health, located on the campus of Sydney Eye Hospital in Macquarie Street, Sydney. It was established in 1985 and has grown to be one of the top three ophthalmic research institutes in Australia, is internationally recognised as a centre of innovative research into ophthalmology and as a centre of excellence for clinical research, learning and teaching.
The Clinical Assistant provides essential clinical support and assistance to clinicians (Ophthalmologists) and other clinical staff working across the SSI clinic and Sydney Eye Hospital. The clinical assistant key role is to provide procedural assistance for intravitreal injections clinics ensuring the relevant work, health and safety standards aligned to the university and NSW health policies are met. They may contribute towards clinical trials.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
* prepare for intravitreal injection procedures encompassing both administrative and clinical tasks following relevant established protocols
* perform level 2 clinical procedure checks for patients undergoing injections Provide support and work collaboratively with ophthalmologists, researchers, students, other clinical staff, and administrative team
* undertake ad hoc projects and other activities including involvement with clinical trials
* restock necessary procedural consumables, preparation of patient medical records, request and collect missing files from Sydney Eye Hospital medical records, and outpatient department
* carrying out appropriate clinical handover
* assist with clinical flow and maintain a safe procedure room environment
* ensure clinical safety for procedure management is conducted during patient injections and day to day tasks
* ensure the safe storage and disposal of hazardous substances and support a clean, safe environment.
About you
* Diploma or Advanced Diploma in relevant field e.g Enrolled Nursing (with no conditions) or an equivalent combination of relevant training experience
* APRAH registration and
* Registered with/ or eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) to practice as an Enrolled Nurse, and accredited to administer medication
* experience with handling hazardous substances.
* proven ability to implement safety requirements.
* ability to remain calm and prioritise work under pressure with competing priorities
* ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
* ability to follow directions and set protocols, seeks additional knowledge/information /advice presented with unfamiliar situations
* demonstrate excellent communication skills and ability to interact effectively with a broad range of people and patients including clinicians, elderly, non-english speaking patients and those with visual disability. strong organizational and time management skills
* demonstrated ability to work well in a team and collaborate with others.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires valid work rights for Australia.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
As this position is located on an NSW Health site, it is a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting in this position. For more information and instructions, please visit:NSW Health employment requirements
EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.
How to apply
Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.
For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.
For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Deepna Chand, Recruitment Operations by email to .
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