Radiation Oncologist

Kia hiwa ra!
Kia hiwa!
Mō mātou | About us
Te 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 Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations.
The Team
Canterbury Regional Cancer and Haematology Service
(CRCHS) provides radiation services to a regional population of approximately
600,000.
CRCHS currently employs 10 radiation oncologists, 10 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 8 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, Mosaiq information management system, Flexitron, HRD 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 and spinal metastases.
Our
HDR brachytherapy programme treats gynaecological and prostate malignancies.
Mō te tūnga | About the role
We are looking for a Consultant Radiation
Oncologist to join our innovative team for Permanent position to start 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.
Christchurch is a great place to live and bring up
a family.
It is easy to get around with ample recreational pursuits on our
doorstep.
Schooling and university facilities are excellent.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako |
Skills & Experience
You 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 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 performing brachytherapy procedures, stereotactic body
treatments, clinical research and registrar teaching.
Registrars who are likely to obtain their RANZCR
fellowship by February 2026 are welcome to apply.
As mentioned, you will need to
be eligible to gain registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand, to
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About Christchurch | Living in
Ōtautahi
Ōtautahi, 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.
Find out more about
our city here.
Our Culture: What matters to us
Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua 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 Here
Being part of the 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 inclusive and equal opportunity
employer that welcomes and respects everyone.
Tono ināianei | Apply now
Apply 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.
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