Imagine working in a world class hospital implementing and working with cutting edge technology…St George's Cancer Care Centre is a private centre offering high quality cancer care services based in Christchurch, New Zealand. It would be hard to find an easier city than Christchurch to live in. Situated in the centre of the east coast of the South Island and known as 'The Garden City', Christchurch boasts an enviable lifestyle with an easy commute, surfing, skiing and other outdoor pursuits virtually on your doorstep, award winning wineries and breweries, and a thriving arts scene.About usThe centre is equipped with:The only state-of-the-art Unity MR-Linac in New Zealand2 Elekta Linear Accelerators (including a brand new VersaHD)Job DescriptionWe have an exciting career opportunity for an enthusiastic radiation oncology medical physicist to join our innovative team. We're a small fast-moving multi-disciplinary team so you can expect to take an active role in the full range of clinical activities associated with a busy and progressive radiation oncology service.What you'll do:Provide management and scientific advice for complex treatment planningCollect, process and analyse complex radiation beam data from radiotherapy equipmentPerform highly accurate routine and non-routine dosimetry and geometric quality control of the radiotherapy equipmentCollaborate with third party vendorsBe encouraged and supported to contribute to technological innovations and research.Provide training to staff, students and registrarsResearch opportunities might be available for the right candidateWhat's in it for youYour contribution is valued at St George's and people love coming to work here. We can offer a range of benefits and opportunities including:The opportunity to work in a modern State-of-the-Art hospitalA supportive friendly team environment throughout the Hospital - everyone works togetherSecure on-site parkingFlexible hours that acknowledges you have a life outside work – make the most of our great location5 weeks annual leave entitlements and generous paid parental leaveIncome protection and life insuranceThe successful candidates will:Have an MSc or PhD in Medical PhysicsHave professional registration from a recognized body.Have at least 3 years post qualification clinical experienceHave excellent communication skillsHave excellent all round technical knowledgeExperience with MR would be an advantageAlign with our Valueso We Care for our patients and Whanau/familyo We Care for each othero We Care for our businesso We Care for QualityHow to applyLive the dream. Make this your next and best career move. Click on 'Apply for this job' and follow the online application process. For a copy of the full position, please visit the careers section of our website ( )Talk to us about how we can support your relocation to NZ.For more information on the role, please contact Jerome Gastaldo - Chief Physicist, Cancer Care Centre, ****** close on 27 March 2024. Please note we will be considering applications as we receive them.If successfully appointed, you will need to secure the right to work and live in New Zealand prior to commencing work.St George's Hospital requires all our employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with an approved vaccine, including have had one booster vaccination. Successful applicants must meet this criterion.St George's Hospital is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion of people from all communities we serve being represented in our workforce. We acknowledge and respect our colleagues' diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is whanau oriented within a supportive environment.Job details Job Reference:Job Reference: KHJ/1780431Location:South Island - Canterbury - ChristchurchJob type:Job type: Permanent Full timeExpertise:Clinical - Technical - Medical Physicist#J-18808-Ljbffr
