Medical Oncologist

St George's; New Zealand; Remote; NZD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

5 weeks annual leave

Paid parental leave

Income protection

Life insurance

Professional development allowance

Job summary

St George’s Cancer Care Centre in New Zealand seeks a medical oncologist to join its multidisciplinary team. The role supports either full-time or part-time work (minimum 0.4 FTE) with relocation assistance and generous leave provisions.

Appointees must be NZ-registered or eligible, hold a specialist medical oncology qualification, and be Fellowship-certified with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. A strong patient-care focus is essential.

Qualifications

• Absolute commitment to quality patient care.
• Registration or eligibility to register with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• Specialist qualification in medical oncology.
• Current Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.
• Enthusiastic and thrives on ownership of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care in a busy medical oncology service.
• Help extend access to cancer treatments for NZ patients.
• Work in a small, fast-moving multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Commitment to patient care

Ownership attitude

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Medical Council NZ registration

Specialist qualification in medical oncology

Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians

Job description

Job Category: Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical

St George’s Cancer Care Centre is a private centre offering funded and unfunded systemic anti-cancer therapies and radiation treatment. This is a unique opportunity to work in a centre with well-established high quality cancer care services.

At St George’s Hospital, we are on a mission to be a centre of excellence in healthcare within a culture of caring where patients choose to be treated and professionals aspire to work. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We promote equity, diversity, and inclusion of all communities we serve, and who are represented in our workforce.

Are you ready to be part of a passionate, innovative, and supportive team that is shaping the future of healthcare? Join us and take your career to the next level.

Your contribution is valued at St George’s Cancer Care Centre and people love coming to work here. We are committed to developing our staff within the growing oncology service and will provide the opportunities and support to those interested in advancing their clinical skills.

We offer a range of benefits and opportunities including:

• Very competitive remuneration package with relocation support
• Great team environment that values innovation
• The support of an experienced executive team
• 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

Job Description

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 medical oncology service.

This position provides an opportunity to have a real impact as we extend access to treatments available to oncology patients in NZ though our developing drug portfolio.

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.

Desired Skills and Experience

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 medical oncology
• Hold a current Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians
• Be enthusiastic and thrive on taking ownership of what you do

If successfully appointed, you will also need to secure the right to work and live in New Zealand prior to commencing work.