Oncology Registrar (514731)

Service Tasmania; Launceston; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Launceston is offering a Medical Oncology advanced training position for 12 months, accredited by the RACP. The role involves managing oncology patients, mentoring junior staff, and participating in a comprehensive cancer care team. Applicants should have registration with the Medical Board of Australia. This position offers competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have general or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Experience with ambulant medical oncology patients preferred.
• Ability to participate in on-call roster with consultant support.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage medical oncology patients at the WP Holman Clinic.
• Advise and mentor junior medical staff in patient care.
• Participate in the on-call roster with consultant support.

Skills

Assessment and management skills

Mentoring and supervising juniors

Communication skills

Education

General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia

Job description

A Medical Oncology advanced training position is available at the Launceston General Hospital, Launceston, Tasmania, in 2026. This position is accredited by the RACP for 12 months of medical oncology core training and is supported by a team of 6.4 FTE consultant medical oncologists, 1 BPT ward registrar and 2 residents.

Work involves the following duties:

1. Assessment and management of ambulant medical oncology patients requiring treatment within the WP Holman Clinic outpatient facility, Launceston General Hospital.

2. Advising, mentoring and overseeing the work of junior medical staff assigned to the care of inpatient medical oncology patients at the Launceston General Hospital including participation in the on-call roster with Consultant Support.

The Northern Cancer Service provides comprehensive cancer care to the population of Northern/North West Tasmania (250,000 people). Treatment centres are located at the WP Holman Clinic, Launceston General Hospital, North West Regional Cancer Centre, Burnie, and the Mersey Community Hospital.

The oncology service at the Launceston General Hospital (where the advanced trainee position is based) provides an integrated, multi-disciplinary approach to diagnosis and treatment. Using start of the art technology, the service combines the disciplines of medical and radiation oncology, as well as haematology and palliative care on one site.

The Northern Cancer Service will provide the successful applicant with a quality, clinical, educational and developmental experience. An extensive range of diagnostic and imaging services, including CT, MRI and PET, are available in Launceston.

Formal oncology MDT meetings are conducted in the areas of urology, gastroenterology, breast, lung, head and neck, as well as state-wide neurosurgery and gynae-oncology meetings.

The Launceston General Hospital is a major training site for the University of Tasmania Clinical School. Teaching and research is encouraged and attendance at national and international oncology meetings, as well as training and educational events, will be supported.

There is an on-call requirement for advanced trainees which equates to a 1 in 4 rotation based in Launceston. This is for medical oncology patients and supported by a consultant.

Launceston offers a fabulous regional lifestyle with excellent public and private schools, recreational and sporting facilities, shopping, entertainment and cultural pursuits. Country or city living is available within minutes of the hospital and there is easy access to Melbourne.

Outline the team, what the team is doing and how the team works as a part of DOH to serve the community to be detailed by the hiring manager.

Details of appointment:

12 month, fixed term full time working up to 80 hours per fortnight, commencing from Feb 2, 2026

Registrars only: You will receive 10 hours of paid, protected training time per fortnight, pro rata.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time and casual vacancies.

Salary:

Medical Practitioner Level 5 - 11 $134,930 - $189,005 per annum, pro rata+ 12% superannuation+ access to salary packaging

• Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022

Eligibility:

Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria as

• General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• Generic Staff Specialist-Senior Staff Specialist SMP1-11, SSMP1-3 (July 2023) CSU.docx

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 pages application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

*only Agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to this role

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Dr Jeremy Power

Medical Oncologist

Northern Cancer Service

Launceston General Hospital

Ph: [phone]

Email:[e-mail]

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