Address- Full time permanent employment contract with a leading public sector healthcare organisation
- Regional oncology service, RACP accredited for training
- 40 hour working week plus on call duties covering acute general medicine
- Excellent remuneration package with visa sponsorship, relocation package and study leave allowance and additional benefits
- Located in a region with an excellent lifestyle, from scenic hiking spots to great schools
The department has a wide-bore CT-simulator, 3 Varian Truebeam linear accelerators each with a six degrees of freedom couch, 1 Siemens multi-modality linear accelerator due to be replaced with a Varian Truebeam in the near future and a superficial X-ray unit. The department uses RayStation treatment planning system and MOSAIQ patient management system. There are well established and accredited IMRT, VMAT, DIBH and IGRT and SBRT programs.
This department is the first in New Zealand to be developing satellite radiation treatment units in the region which will be operational in the next few years to ensure patients can access radiation treatment as close to home as possible.
Key Role Responsibilities and Duties
- You will join a team of seven Radiation Oncologists with a variety of specialist interests in all adult malignancies
- You will deliver clinical care to patients requiring radiation oncology services
- You will conduct outpatient clinics and ward rounds, and other duties, using the allocated time efficiently and effectively towards achieving
the goals of the Annual Plan. - When necessary, you will assist in the management of patients with emergencies.
- You will see and advise promptly on patients referred for a specialist opinion; provide and/or supervise clinical care including the
assessment, investigation, treatment and appropriate referral of patients who present to the Radiation Oncology Service - Share on-call duty periods, providing 24 hour cover for the acute radiation oncology service
- You will provide clinical supervision and teaching for House Surgeons and radiation oncology Registrars and provide education for Medical Officers, resident medical officers, and other staff as appropriate, both formally and informally.
Requirements
- Medical Degree recognised by WHO
- FRACP or equivalent specialist qualification
- Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand, or be eligible for vocational or provisional vocational registration
- Proven knowledge of modern skills and techniques within Radiation Oncology
- Demonstrated ability to provide a high standard of clinical care, management and time management skills
- Commitment to continually updating skills and treatment methods.
- Teaching skills in respect of junior medical staff, other staff
- Demonstrated understanding of departmental / service development and the provision of strong clinical governance.
- Salary ASMS scale for 40 hour week
- Additional allowances for on call duties
- 6 weeks annual leave
- Tailored wellness programmes (Fitness passport; gym membership and discounted health insurance)
- SMASCH Staff Discount (Retail discounts)
- Superannuation (if eligible)
- Study leave 10 days and NZD 16,000 pa
- Relocation package
- Reimbursement of medical licence costs
- Work in a supportive and professional environment
- Enjoy a satisfying role with the right balance of challenging and fulfilling work
How to Apply
If you meet the requirements listed above and are looking for an exciting new challenge in public healthcare, we invite you to apply. Please ensure to include your CV, proof of your medical degree, and your registration status with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
We can assist with applications for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
