Senior Resident Medical Officer

Welcome to Central Coast Local Health District where we strive to deliver exceptional healthcare services and enhance the health and wellbeing of our community.  We invite suitably trained and experienced Medical Officers to join our community and enjoy the benefits of a relaxed, coastal lifestyle paired with a rewarding career supporting our rapidly growing population.  Please watch our welcome video.

The Medical Oncology Senior Resident Medical Officer will work in Medical Oncology for the remainder of the 2023 Clinical Year.

At CCLHD we value our staff as our most important resource and offer ongoing support and development opportunities.  Find out more: 

·         Central Coast Local Health District - Imagine Regional (nsw.gov.au)

·         Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) - NSW Health

·         Find your place at Central Coast Health, like Dr Nick - YouTube

·         CCLHD - YouTube

Please click on the following link to apply for Positions: https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/  

Where you will be working: 

Medical oncology involves using chemotherapy, hormone therapy and other targeted therapy for the treatment of cancer.The medical oncology service consists of an outpatient service and an in-patient consultation and admission service, with clinics conducted at the Central Coast Cancer Centre at Gosford Hospital and the Cancer Centre at Wyong Hospital.

The department prides itself on its commitment to clinical trials for which it received the NSW Premier’s Award for Outstanding Cancer Research – Innovation in Cancer Clinical Trials, in 2016. In addition, the department remains active in medical education through its affiliation with the University of Newcastle.

Gosford Hospital is the principal referral hospital and trauma centre for the Central Coast, with over 500 inpatient beds and 24/7 access to the emergency department and operating theatres. A recent $368 million dollar redevelopment delivered a new emergency department, ICU, nuclear medicine facility, special care nursery and expanded medical imaging services.

Wyong Hospital is an acute major metropolitan hospital with over 300 beds providing inpatient, outpatient and emergency services to residents in the northern region of the Central Coast. A recent $200 million expansion delivered a new emergency department, ICU, paediatric unit, inpatient wards, theatres and expanded medical imaging services.

In conjunction with the University of Newcastle, CCLHD has recently opened the Central Coast Clinical School and Research Institute on the Gosford Hospital campus, providing additional opportunities in training and research.For more information about what it is like to work with us, please visit our Facebook page.For questions contact our JMO Recruitment Team via ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

1. MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
2. Aus/NZ/Competent Authority Pathway: Completion of a minimum of two postgraduate years working as a Medical Officer with related medical experience in relevant specialities along with demonstrated competence and eligibility to be accepted into a recognised training program.
3. Non-Competent Authority Pathway: Completion of a minimum of three postgraduate years working as a Medical Officer with related medical experience in relevant specialities along with demonstrated competence and eligibility to be accepted into a recognised training program.
4. Completion of three months Medical Oncology or more within the last two years, in a hospital setting within an Australian Hospital or equivalent.
5. Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills judgment and expertise, with demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
6. Demonstrated time management, problem solving skills and excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and computer skills, with minimum of 30 words per minute.

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For role related queries or questions contact Dr Craig Kukard on ************@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close:  Friday 22nd March 2024, 11.59pm