Staff Specialist - Medical Oncology

The Location:
Synonymous with great food, wine, waterways and weather this is a fantastic location to spend a few months. This regional city boasts a diversity of cultural, outdoor and sporting activities seldom found anywhere else. Located only two hours north of Melbourne, the area features magnificent food and wine, glorious weather and all the attractions and activities you could imagine in a regional city. Restaurants abound throughout the region, offering an international taste experience to suit all palates.The Facility:
This is a 280 bed acute and extended care facility which provides surgical, medical, paediatric, obstetrics and gynaecology, intensive care and psychiatry services as well as extended care and regional services. A high incidence of road accidents, skin cancer, farm injuries and work safety accidents occur in the region. Population numbers swell during the fruit harvest season when an estimated 10,000 itinerant workers from throughout Australia and overseas visit the region. Snake bites, cuts, scratches to the eyes from branches, injuries caused by falling from a fruit picking ladder and allergic reactions are among the most common conditions treated during the this period.The Role:
The position includes the clinical lead of the CNS oncology stream, as well as a leadership role for the breast and gynaecological oncology streams.The service delivers a multi-modality oncology service - from state of the art radiotherapy and chemotherapy (including outreach), comprehensive allied health and supportive care, research and clinical trials to a vibrant Wellness Centre offering a full suite of complementary therapies.
The Medical Oncology specialist team currently comprises 5 full time and 5 visiting medical oncologists as well as our expanding haematology service including three staff haematologist. An expanded medical training program includes an advanced trainee oncology registrar, a clinical oncology Fellow, two basic trainee medical registrar and medical residents.The Requirements:
To apply you must hold the FRACP or have had your specialist training assessed as being comparable to an Australia trained Medical Oncologist.Please click on 'apply now', or for more information call Liam on 07 3210 6332