Senior Medical Officer

2 weeks ago

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand Waikato Full time

Senior Medical Officer - Radiation Oncology

Job Number:
WAI26045**
Where you'll be working:Waikato Hospital - Hamilton, New Zealand

The details:
Fixed Term - up to 6 Months - 50 Hours per week (1 FTE)

Salary details:
see ASMS MECA

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
Join our dynamic and multidisciplinary team at Waikato Hospital as a Consultant Radiation Oncologist.

This fixed term position is available from November 2023 for up to 6 months, offering an outstanding career opportunity in a progressive environment focused on patient care, research, and education.


  • In joining our team, you'll embrace the exciting opportunity to contribute your expertise across a diverse array of subsites, encompassing the head and neck, central nervous system (CNS), and skin. We also invite you to further expand your horizons by delving into other areas of keen interest. Furthermore, our team places significant emphasis on the realm of stereotactic radiation techniques, making us particularly receptive to applicants who possess experience or a strong enthusiasm for this specialised field. Your role with us as a radiation oncologist promises not only professional growth but also the chance to actively shape the forefront of innovative medical practices.

Click here to view the position description.**- (Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Te Whatu Ora - Waikato website.)_

Mō tātou Ratonga | About our Service

  • Te Whatu Ora, Waikato offers a comprehensive range of Radiation Oncology services. Our department operates on the Eclipse planning system and boasts four linear accelerators capable of delivering stateoftheart radiation treatments, including rotational IMRT and cone beam CT image guidance. We utilize cuttingedge technology such as TrueBeam, HyperArc and Halcyon for radiation procedures. In addition, we have superficial kilovoltage equipment for the treatment of skin cancers and are national leaders in HDR brachytherapy, with an active brachytherapy programme in treating gynaecological and prostate malignancies. Our expertise also extends to stereotactic ablative radiation therapy (SABR) for lung cancer and lung metastases, as well as linear acceleratorbased fractionated radiosurgery for brain metastases. We have well established SABR protocols for the spine, kidney, and prostate, with opportunities for the successful applicant to optimise current SABR protocols or contribute to the development of stereotactic techniques for other body sites. Furthermore, we are the national provider of total skin electron therapy for skin lymphomas.
  • At Waikato Hospital, you will work alongside eight medical oncologists, nine haematologists, ten radiation oncologists, and five palliative care physicians. As a Regional Cancer Centre, we serve a regional population of approximately 750,000 people. Radiation therapy is delivered at Waikato Hospital and outpatient clinics in Hamilton, as well as three secondary hospitals (Thames Hospital, Rotorua Hospital, and Gisborne Hospital).
  • Waikato Hospital is a renowned teaching hospital and one of the University of Auckland, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences' five campuses. As an appointee, you will have opportunities to engage in teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Mōu | About you

He aha Waikato
Waikato is the fourth largest region in Aotearoa New Zealand and located just south of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. It features a wide range of world-class outdoor and cultural experiences.

You can surf the world-famous beaches of Whāingaroa Raglan, swim at the beautiful beaches of the Kapanga Coromandel, hike our majestic mountain ranges, tour the Hobbiton shire, experience the magic of the Waitomo glow worm caves, and encounter a vast array of flora and fauna at the remarkable Maungatautari Ecological Reserve.


  • Waikato is the home of the Kiingitanga and rich in Māori culture. Waikato Hospital sits on whenua gifted by Waikato iwi, situated on the banks of the mighty Waikato Awa, Hamilton is New Zealand's largest metropolitan inland city. Hamilton's vibrant city centre and rich cultural mix makes it an ideal place to experience the authentic friendly Kiwi lifestyle.
  • Learn more about living in the mighty Waikato
    here.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
**Closing date: Open until filled

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