Radiation Oncologist

St George's; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Very competitive remuneration package

Relocation support

Great team environment that values …

Job summary

St George’s Cancer Care Centre in Christchurch, New Zealand, invites a specialist radiation oncologist to join a small, fast-moving multi-disciplinary team delivering high‑quality cancer care. You will contribute to multidisciplinary care, managing patients across key tumour streams and supporting research initiatives.

The role offers an opportunity to develop a private practice in NZ. The position can be full time or part time (minimum 0.4 FTE); relocation support and a competitive remuneration

Qualifications

• Absolute commitment to quality patient care.
• Hold a specialist qualification in radiation oncology recognised by the Royal Australia and New Zealand College of Radiation Oncologists (RANZCR).
• Be enthusiastic and thrive on taking ownership of what you do.

Responsibilities

• Take active role in the full range of clinical activities in a busy radiation oncology service.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary care and manage patients across key tumour streams.

Skills

Quality patient care

Registration with NZ Medical Council

RANZCR-recognised qualification

Ownership and enthusiasm

Job description

Job Category: Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical

St George’s Cancer Care Centre is a private centre based in Christchurch, offering chemotherapy, targeted therapy and radiation treatment and is home to New Zealand’s first and only MR Linac. The Centre is dedicated to treating cancer patients through an integrated approach to care – from radiation and chemotherapy/immunotherapy to psychology, nutrition and exercise advice.

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.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a centre with well-established high quality cancer care services. Are you ready to be part of a passionate, innovative, and supportive team that is shaping the future of healthcare?

We offer a range of benefits and opportunities including:

• Very competitive remuneration package
• 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 radiation oncology service. In this role you will contribute to multidisciplinary care, managing patients across key tumour streams.

This position provides an opportunity to have a real impact on the standard of treatment available to oncology patients in NZ. It provides an ideal opportunity to complete research, build a private practice and experience NZ.

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 radiation oncology that is recognised by the Royal Australia and New Zealand College of Radiation Oncologists (RANZCR)
• 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.