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Kia hiwa!Mo matouTe Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, leads the day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional, and national levels.
It weaves the functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.As an organisation, we deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region.
We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Maori are at the forefront of all our conversations.The TeamCanterbury Regional Cancer and Haematology Service (CRCHS) provides radiation services to a regional population of approximately 600,000.
CRCHS currently employs 11 radiation oncologists, 11 medical oncologists, six haematologists, and four palliative care physicians.
We are a collaborative unit and work closely with a highly skilled team of radiation therapists, nurses, and specialists from other medical disciplines.CRCHS has accreditation for radiation oncology training with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists.
In addition to 10 accredited radiation oncology registrar training posts, we have trainees in medical oncology, haematology, and palliative care.The department has four linear accelerators, all with six-degree of freedom couches, a wide-bore CT-simulator, Monaco treatment planning system, Flexitron HDR Brachytherapy, and ABC deep inspiratory breath hold units.
We led the introduction of stereotactic lung radiation therapy to New Zealand departments and expanded the stereotactic programme to include CNS metastases.
Recent developments include spine and oligo-metastases and prostate stereotactic RT.
Our HDR brachytherapy programme treats gynaecological and prostate malignancies.Mo te tungaWe are looking for a Consultant Radiation Oncologist to join our innovative team, starting as soon as possible.
CRCHS maintains close links with the University of Otago's Christchurch School of Medicine and we are involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
We are active participants in Australasian and international cooperative group clinical trials and have an experienced clinical research support team.Nga pukenga me nga wheakoYou will need to hold the FRANZCR, or an equivalent qualification, that would enable registration as a specialist radiation oncologist by the Medical Council of New Zealand.
In addition to your clinical, research, academic, and administration duties, you will be participating in the after-hours on-call roster as well as potentially covering clinical services in out-reach clinics.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative team are essential.
Additional desirable skills include experience or interest in the treatment of urological cancers and/or sarcoma, clinical research, and registrar teaching.As mentioned, you will need to be eligible to gain registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.About ChristchurchLiving in Otautahi, Christchurch is a great place to live and bring up a family.
It is easy to get around with just a short commute from work to home, no matter where you live in the city.
We are surrounded by beautiful scenery with ample recreational pursuits on our doorstep.
There is a vibrant cultural scene with dining, theatre, music, and a host of other entertainment on offer.
Schooling and university facilities are excellent.Our Culture: What matters to usKo nga tangata, te matua mahi Putting people at the heart of all we do.
Health is ultimately all about people.
What's important around here is the way we care for and respect others, the responsibility taken for delivering outcomes, and going about our work with integrity.Belonging HereBeing part of Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, our people enjoy access to flexible working arrangements and a genuine and ongoing focus on career development.
Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand believes that diversity and inclusion is key to ensure we deliver the best care for our diverse population.
As an organisation, we are an inclusive and equal opportunity employer that welcomes and respects everyone.Tono inaianeiApply online, or to find out more information about the recruitment process, please contact Amy Walker, Recruitment Specialist.
Or to find out more about the role specifics, please contact Dr. Melissa James.Email: ******: ****** mai, haere mai, tauti mai!
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