Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Dunedin Hospital
- Permanent or locum options
- Full-time or part-time position available
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora invites applications for a Radiation Oncologist to join our team at Dunedin Hospital. This is an opportunity to work in a vibrant clinical environment with professional development opportunities and a close relationship with the University of Otago.
Why join us?
- Diverse caseload from a wide geographic region providing rewarding challenges
- Strong ties to the University of Otago, with opportunities to engage in teaching and mentorship
- Family-friendly city with excellent outdoor activities and community life
- On-site and off-site work options
About us
We have three linear accelerators, delivering over 1500 courses of radiation therapy per year to a wide range of indications and supported by tertiary specialities and providing the NZ cranial stereotactic radiosurgery service. We use Brainlab and Monaco planning systems. We have an established research group and are involved in both radiation and systemic therapy trials.
About you
We are ideally looking for a radiation oncologist with experience caring for patients with head and neck cancers and also gynaecological cancers, plus also a willingness to provide clinical care across other tumour streams.
To join us, you'll need the following:
- A Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent
- Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists or equivalent
- Eligibility for vocational or Locum Tenens registration in Radiation Oncology with the Medical Council of New Zealand
We also encourage applications from those who are very close to completing their radiation oncology training and thus meeting these requirements.
Salary range
This role belongs to the ASMS Collective Agreement and falls between Step 1 ($185,380) and Step 15 ($267,980) per annum pro-rata. Due to the nature of this role, we offer a competitive salary package.
How we support you?
Health New Zealand Southern provides global mobility support that includes the following - conditional on leadership approval:
- Relocation Support for immediate family
- Immigration (work permit visa support) if required
- Strategic job plan incentive
How to apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on Friday, 11 April 2025. If you have any questions about the role or would like to have an informal discussion before applying, please contact Agatha Chen, Recruitment Advisor - Senior Medical Officers at agatha.chen@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/