Radiation Oncologist

Job Category:
Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical

St George’s Cancer Care Centre is a private centre based in Christchurch, offering chemotherapy, targeted therapy and radiation treatment and is home to New Zealand’s first and only MR Linac. The Centre is dedicated to treating cancer patients through an integrated approach to care – from radiation and chemotherapy/immunotherapy to psychology, nutrition and exercise advice.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a centre with well-established high quality cancer care services.

We offer a range of benefits and opportunities including:

• Very competitive remuneration package with relocation support
• Great team environment that values innovation
• 5 weeks annual leave entitlements and generous paid parental leave
• Immediate income protection and life insurance
• Professional development allowance
• Professional development leave 10 days pro-rata per annum

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. In this role you will contribute to multidisciplinary care, managing patients across key tumour streams.

This position provides an opportunity to have a real impact on the standard of treatment available to oncology patients in NZ. It provides an ideal opportunity to complete research, build a private practice and experience NZ.

The position can be either full time or part time (minimum of 0.4 FTE). Please advise in your application what FTE you are looking for.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Essential skills/experience for the role:

• Have an absolute commitment to quality patient care
• Have registration or be eligible to register with the Medical Council of New Zealand
• Hold a specialist qualification in radiation oncology that is recognised by the Royal Australia and New Zealand College of Radiation Oncologists (RANZCR)
• Be enthusiastic and thrive on taking ownership of what you do

All applications must be submitted through our website. We will be reviewing applications as they are received, vacancy close dates are therefore subject to change. We encourage your early application.

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 whānau oriented within a supportive environment.