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Offer: Specialist Radiation Oncologist:Waikato DHBJob description:Job listing Specialist Radiation OncologistEmployer Waikato DHBWorkplace Waikato DHB Specialty Radiation Oncology Term Permanent Grading Specialist / Consultant Hours per week 40 Commencement date Open Application closing date Open Employer Waikato DHB Workplace Waikato DHB Specialty Radiation Oncology Term Permanent Grading Specialist / Consultant Commencement date Open Hours per week 40 Application closing date Open Job descriptionRadiation Oncology SMOJob Number: WAI18898 Specialist Radiation Oncologist Waikato Hospital 2.0 FTE Permanent Position We are pursuing two Consultant Radiation Oncologists to join our progressive and multidisciplinary department at Waikato Hospital for full time permanent positions. Our broad focus on patient care, research and education offers an excellent career opportunity. We are seeking for clinicians with skills or interest in stereotactic body radiation (SBRT), central nervous system (CNS) and head and neck cancers, sarcomas and gynaecological cancers. The remuneration package for this function is in conformity with the Senior Medical agents MECA. Waikato DHB provides the full spectrum of Radiation Oncology services. Our department runs on the Eclipse planning system and has four linear accelerators able to provide all aspects of modern radiation delivery including rotational IMRT and image guidance through cone beam CT. The department also has superficial kilovoltage equipment for the treatment of skin cancers. We are a leading centre in HDR brachytherapy treatment, with an active brachytherapy programme treating multiple different anatomic sites with an emphasis on gynaecological and prostate brachytherapy. We routinely use stereotactic ablative radiation therapy for many sites including lung, CNS, spine and bone. We are one of the few centres in the country treating kidney & prostate cancers using SABR. The prosperous applicant would have the opportunity to be involved in the development of radiosurgical techniques to other body sites if they chose. We are also the national provider of total skin electron therapy for skin lymphomas. At Waikato Hospital you would join a team of seven medical oncologists, seven haematologists, eight radiation oncologists and seven palliative care physicians. As a Regional Cancer Centre we provide oncology services to a regional population of approximately 750,000 with radiation therapy treatment provided at Waikato Hospital and outpatient clinics in Hamilton and three secondary hospitals. Waikato Hospital is a teaching hospital and one of five campuses of the University of Auckland Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences. The appointee has opportunities to become involved in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Currently we have 5 Radiation Oncology Registrars in the accredited training programme. Many staff would call Hamilton New Zealand's best kept secret, situated in the North Island of New Zealand along the banks of the mighty Waikato River. New Zealand is one of the top 10 safest countries in the world and living in the Waikato gives you the opportunity to have the perfect work-life balance. With a population of 150,000 Hamilton has surf, sand and snow a short drive away, outdoor adventure of all types, world class sport and entertainment facilities, affordable housing and excellent public and private schooling for all ages. Find out more about our region at www.hamiltonwaikato.com. The candidate must have qualifications that would satisfy the requirements for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand and must have a full current driver licence. For more information, Contact Us by: Naomi Knight, Operations Manager, Cancer & Chronic Conditions naomi.knight@waikatodhb.health.nz Closing date: Until filled Application form Email to a friend Skills:
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