Advanced Trainee

NSW Health; Cudgen; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health invites applications for an Advanced Trainee in Medical Oncology at Tweed Valley Hospital. The role involves supervised clinical management, teaching JMOs, and participation in multidisciplinary teams within a regional health network.

The position supports international medical graduates through eligible pathways and is based in the Tweed Valley region with a strong focus on training and development in a dynamic hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role.
• Advanced ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment.
• Advanced ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Advanced verbal, written and interpersonal skills; adapt communication styles as needed.
• Advanced ability to prioritise workloads with flexible approach.
• Commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
• Commitment to participating in training and development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective clinical management of patients under supervision.
• Contribute to supervising junior medical officers and medical students.
• Participate in clinical meetings and teaching sessions.
• Engage in training and performance reviews as part of the program.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Quality improvement

Self-directed learning

Job description

Department: Medical Oncology
Location: Tweed Valley Hospital

"Applications submitted via an agency on behalf of the doctor will not be accepted."

Working with Northern NSW Local Health District,you can play a part in delivering quality care to our region.More than 280,000 people live within the Northern NSW Local Health District, and around 4.7 per cent of our population are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage.Our health service values the essential role our staff play in delivering innovative ways to respond to the health needs of our patients and clients.

Our staff live and work in some of Australia’s most sought-after destinations, where work/life balance is not a buzzword, it’s a reality!

About Tweed Valley Hospital

Tweed Valley Hospital has:

currently 280 beds with capability to expand to 430 beds

expansive outpatient facilities with opportunity to increase available clinics

a fully capable emergency department with 42 treatment spaces

an integrated cancer care service with radiotherapy

12 operating theatres

a dedicated Learning, Development & Research centre located on campus, with modern library facilities

End of trip facilities (showers etc) and free staff parking!

Where you will be working

Working at Tweed Valley Hospital provides the opportunity for a perfect work-life balance. Located between Byron Bay and the Gold Coast, the Tweed Valley serves up an amazing lifestyle against a stunning natural backdrop. From spectacular mountains to golden beaches and beautiful rivers, the region is overflowing with places to explore among five world heritage listed national parks. The historic town of Murwillumbah is the geographic centre and the cultural hub of the valley. Byron Bay (Australia’s most easterly point) is 30 minutes down the coast and is known for its beauty, relaxed atmosphere and lively entertainment scene. It is a popular spot for tourists and people seeking an alternative lifestyle. Along the coast from Byron up to Tweed Heads, surfers are spoilt for choice!

The hospital is located on the outskirts of Kingscliff - just 10 minutes south of the Queensland border and the Coolangatta International Airport, and 90 minutes to Brisbane!

Why you should consider applying

We can offer you:

• Diverse career pathways


• Professional and personal development


• Help with further study and education


• Flexible and supportive work environment


• Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce


• Challenging, inspiring and rewarding roles, and


• The opportunity to make a difference!

Northern New South Wales

Northern NSW is a diverse region spanning from the jacaranda city of Grafton in the south, to the golden beaches of Tweed Heads in the north. The district is located on the traditional lands of the Bundjalung, Githabul, Gumbaynggirr and Yaegl nations. The Tweed Valley is a subtropical oasis encompassing the rugged terrain of Wollumbin National Park, arty riverside villages, historic coastal towns and the gateway to the Gold Coast.The Ballina and Byron Shires include some of Australia’s most famous surf breaks and holiday destinations, while the hinterland is rich with vibrant communities and mouth-watering local produce.

Whether you’re looking for a relaxing tree-change, a family destination or an adventure, there’s something to suit every lifestyle.Our staff live and work in some of Australia’s most sought-after destinations, where work/life balance is not a buzzword, it’s a reality!

Information for International Medical Graduates

We welcome and encourage applications from candidates eligible for the competent authority pathway for International Medical Graduates (IMGs). This includes applicants who hold full registration in Medical Board approved countries, such as the United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand and Canada.

We are not accepting applications from standard pathway applicants at this time.

For more information on pathways for international medical graduates, please visit Medical Board of Australia - International medical graduates (IMGs).

The primary purpose of the Advanced Trainee in Medical Oncology is to provide effective clinical management of patients, under appropriate supervision by Attending Medical Officers (AMOs), including patient assessment, making treatment decisions, performing procedures, and maintaining adequate medical records; and to develop expertise in medical practice, in a complex clinical environment. This includes supervised general medical management of patients admitted to specialist departments.

The Medical Oncology Advanced Trainee will be in an accredited Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) training program within the Medical Oncology Department in a network of hospitals, or an individual hospital. The Advanced Trainee will be assigned to the Medical Oncology Department for the specified term and will undertake specific tasks and responsibilities at that Hospital. The Advanced Trainee will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise junior medical officers (JMOs) and medical students. It is also expected that the Advanced Trainee participates in the clinical meetings and teaching and be subject to training and performance reviews.

Decision making and supervision will be at the appropriate level according to the trainee’s skills, knowledge and experience. The medical officer will be expected to adopt a progressively more independent approach to patient management according to their experience, under the guidance of and at the discretion of the appropriate Attending Medical Officer (AMO). All patients managed within the hospitals of the health service are under the direct care of a specialist medical practitioner. All decisions regarding their care are to be clearly communicated with the specialist responsible for that care.

These positions are based in NNSWLHD at The Tweed Hospital or Lismore Base Hospital, as the advertised position indicates.

There are eleven networks of hospitals, or individual hospitals, as follows. Liverpool, Macarthur, St Vincent's, Bankstown, Royal North Shore Network, Prince of Wales, St George & Sutherland, St George Private, Wollongong, Royal Prince Alfred (Lifehouse), Concord, Westmead, Nepean, Blacktown, Orange (2 days a week in one of the three month rotations), Calvary Mater Newcastle, Tamworth, Coffs Harbour, Gosford, The Tweed Hospital, Lismore Base Hospital, Port Macquarie, Orange Base Hospital.

• Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role (please address these in your response)


• Advanced ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgment and expertise.


• Advanced ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams, including the sharing of appropriate information internally and externally with key persons or services.


• Advanced verbal, written and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to vary communication style in line with the understanding of the needs of diverse audiences.


• Advanced ability to prioritise workloads and display a flexible approach to meet changing situations in a demanding and unpredictable clinical environment with good time management skills.


• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.


• Commitment to participating in training and development opportunities to further develop skills and knowledge in the area of Medical Oncology, with a capacity for self-directed learning.

Applications Close:12, October 2026

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.