Radiation Oncologist

Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, leads the day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. It weaves the functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.

As an organisation we deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations.

The Team

Canterbury Regional Cancer and Haematology Service (CRCHS) provides radiation services to a regional population of approximately 600,000. CRCHS currently employs 10 radiation oncologists, 10 medical oncologists, six haematologists and four palliative care physicians. We are a collaborative unit and work closely with a highly skilled team of radiation therapists, nurses and specialists from other medical disciplines.

CRCHS has accreditation for radiation oncology training with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists. In addition to 8 accredited radiation oncology registrar training posts, we have trainees in medical oncology, haematology and palliative care.

The department has four linear accelerators, all with six-degree of freedom couches, a wide-bore CT-simulator, Monaco treatment planning system, Mosaiq information management system, Flexitron, HRD Brachytherapy and ABC deep inspiratory breath hold units. We led the introduction of stereotactic lung radiation therapy to New Zealand departments, and expanded the stereotactic programme to include CNS metastases and spinal metastases. Our HDR brachytherapy programme treats gynaecological and prostate malignancies.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

We are looking for a Consultant Radiation Oncologist to join our innovative team for a permanent position to start January 2025.

CRCHS maintains close links with the University of Otago - Christchurch School of Medicine and we are involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. We are active participants in Australasian and international cooperative group clinical trials and have an experienced clinical research support team.

You will need to hold the FRANZCR, or an equivalent qualification, that would enable registration as a specialist radiation oncologist by the Medical Council of New Zealand. In addition to your clinical, research, academic and administration duties, you will be participating in the after-hours on-call roster as well as covering clinical services in out-reach clinics. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative team are essential. Additional desirable skills include experience or interest in performing brachytherapy procedures, stereotactic body treatments, clinical research and registrar teaching.

Registrars who are likely to obtain their RANZCR fellowship by February 2026 are welcome to apply.

As mentioned, you will need to be eligible to gain registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand, to find out more please follow this link https://www.mcnz.org.nz/registration/

About Christchurch | Living in Ōtautahi

Ōtautahi, Christchurch is a great place to live and bring up a family. It is easy to get around with just a short commute from work to home, no matter where you live in the city. We are surrounded by beautiful scenery with ample recreational pursuits on our doorstep. There is a vibrant cultural scene with dining, theatre, music and a host of other entertainment on offer. Schooling and university facilities are excellent. Find out more about our city here.

Our Culture:What matters to us

Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi|Putting people at the heart of all we do

Health is ultimately all about people. What's important around here is the way we care for and respect others, the responsibility taken for delivering outcomes, and going about our work with integrity.

Belonging Here

Being part of the Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, our people enjoy access to flexible working arrangements and a genuine and ongoing focus on career development.

Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand believes that diversity and inclusion is key to ensure we deliver the best care for our diverse population. As an organisation we are an inclusive and equal opportunity employer that welcomes and respects everyone.

Apply online, or to find out more information about the recruitment process, please contact Amy Walker, Recruitment Specialist. Or to find out more about the role specifics, please contact Dr Melissa James.

Email: Amy.Walker@cdhb.health.nz

Job Reference: PC3374653

Location: South Island - Canterbury - Christchurch

Job type: Clinical - Senior Medical Officers, Medical Officers and Fellows - Oncology