Radiation Oncologist at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Toka Tumai Auckland, AucklandFixed term for 18 months, full time based at Northern Regional Radiation Oncology serving Te Toka Tumai (Auckland City Hospital) and Te Tai Tokerau (Whangarei Hospital)Work in a large, modern, comprehensive Oncology facilityIdeally you are able to join our team soon with start date negotiable.Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity Te Puriri o Te Ora – Cancer & Blood Services at Auckland City Hospital is a large, internationally recognised cancer centre delivering Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology and Haematology care. The Radiation Oncology Service is increasing research opportunities across the patient care pathway. The department is involved in clinical trials including from the Trans-Tasman Radiation Oncology Group (TROG) and the Medical Research Council (MRC) in the UK.
A full radiation treatment programme is provided including Paediatric Radiation Oncology, Brachytherapy and Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy. In collaboration with the University of Auckland, Auckland City Hospital is recognised for its academic programme and is the largest teaching hospital in New Zealand. There is an active Registrar training Programme with eleven Radiation Oncology Registrars.
The successful applicant will join a team of 23 Radiation Oncologists and will be responsible for one or more sub-specialty areas of interest. The department is looking for Radiation Oncologists with experience and passion in any of the following tumour streams: Breast, Lung, GU, GI, and Haematology, including Palliative RT. Experience in these alongside VMAT, IGRT are essential. Experience with SABR is desirable.
Many of our protocols involve combined radiation and chemotherapy, and we work closely with the medical oncologists and haematologists, who are also based in the service. The successful applicant should demonstrate a strong ability to work in a team environment and provide high quality multi-disciplinary care. A strong academic record, broad experience in Radiation Oncology and interest in research are required. The successful applicant should contribute to improvement initiatives as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Minimum Requirements Fellowship of the RANZCR Faculty of Radiation Oncology and vocational registration, or eligibility for vocational registration, in the specialty of Radiation Oncology with the NZMC are mandatory requirements for this position - www.mcnz.org.nz.
Application Process Applications are invited from suitably qualified Medical Practitioners. Please submit your application online, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role.
If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, please contact Jade Cowley - Recruitment Consultant at ****** to discuss how we can best support your application.
Employer Information Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Toka Tumai Auckland provides health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand.
We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngati Whatua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.
Immigration NZ has introduced a new Accredited Employer Work Visa system from 4 July 2022 that includes a simplified residency process for health workers on the new "Green List" of occupations – this position is one of those designated critical positions! For successful candidates offered a position with us who require a Work Visa, we will provide support with their Visa application.
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