Seeking a consultant radiation oncologist for a full time, permanent role with a regional oncology services serving the southern region of New Zealand's North Island.
Position Highlights
- Permanent employment contract to join a team of Radiation Oncologists with a variety of specialist interests in all adult malignancies.
- Scope of work is general Radiation Oncology, although there are opportunities to develop an area of subspecialty cancer interest.
- well equipped modern department with a wide-bore CT-simulator, 4 Varian Truebeam linear accelerators each with a six degrees of freedom couch, and a new orthovoltage unit.
- department uses the RayStation treatment planning system and the MOSAIQ patient management system.
- there are well established and accredited IMRT, VMAT, DIBH and IGRT and SBRT programs.
- the department is developing satellite radiation treatment units in our region which will be operational in the next few years
- a strong culture of multidisciplinary meetings and an active clinical trials portfolio.
- some travel may be required to satellite clinics
Professional Requirements
- FRANZCR or equivalent specialist qualification in Radiation Oncology
- Vocational registration or eligibility for vocational/provisional registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand
- salary paid in accordance with ASMS scale, dependent upon experience level NZD 200000-350,000 PA
- 6 weeks annual leave
- Superannuation
- Study leave allowance of 10 days and NZD 16,000 expenses
- Comprehensive relocation package
- Reimbursement of medical licence costs
An university city in the North Island, Palmerston North offers a relaxed pace of life in a small city with close access to Wellington, short commutes, affordable housing and plenty of good schools.
Some features:
- located at the hub of key routes to the central North Island ski fields, and river adventures.
- Wellington the capital city, is only a two-hour journey by road, as are the local wine growing regions.
- the region offers visitors and residents a unique mix of lifestyle by combining rural charm with the convenience of sophisticated living with all modern services and luxuries expected of vibrant cities, including a shopping plaza, a Globe theatrical centre, the Regent and Centre Point theatres, and dozens of hotels/motels.
- excellent primary, intermediate and secondary schooling, both public and private, mixed and single sex.
- cost of living is reasonable, housing very affordable, and rural living with stunning views only minutes from town is very achievable.
If you are a passionate Radiologist with expertise in breast imaging and a commitment to delivering high-quality screening services, we would be interested to hear from you.
Please upload your CV and cover letter. For confidential enquiries, please contact us on +44 203 409 5597.