Medical Physicist, Radiation Oncology

1 day ago

Palmerston North, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral Full time

**Our Organisation**

Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral (MidCentral) is part of Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand and provides healthcare services to over 180,000 people across the Manawatū, Horowhenua and Tararua regions. With a large hospital campus in Palmerston North, it also provides key health care and support services to neighbouring communities.

**_The Opportunity_**

Our Radiation Oncology department is seeking a highly motivated Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist to join our team of eight physicists, two physics registrars and one engineer. Our department treats with four linear Varian Truebeam accelerators and a 150kV superficial unit. Pre-treatment uses a Siemens Confidence CT scanner and Raystation TPS. The department uses Elekta Mosaiq as our OIS.

The successful applicant will participate in a broad range of clinical physics activities, including quality assurance, calibration, commissioning of equipment, development of treatment techniques and training and education of other staff.

Essential selection criteria:

- An undergraduate degree in physics with a strong component in mathematics.
- A post graduate qualification in medical physics.
- Listed or demonstrated eligibility for listing on the ACPSEM register of qualified medical physics specialists in Radiation Oncology Medical Physics.
- Be able to communicate fluently in English; both written and oral.
- ACPSEM certification (or an equivalent, recognized by the ACPSEM) in radiation Oncology Medical Physics.
- Several years of experience in a modern radiation oncology department.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment with a high degree of professionalism.
- Excellent problem solving skills and self motivation.
- Experience in development and commissioning of new equipment and treatment techniques.

The successful applicant will be required to obtain a Use License for Radiation Oncology Medical Physics practices from the New Zealand Office of Radiation Safety.

The title of the position offered to the successful applicant will depend on qualifications held.

**Come and join us**

Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions. With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds - the perfect blend of rural and city living.

**Benefits**
- An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged
- A professional and supportive culture and team setting
- Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options
- Tailored wellness programmes

**How to apply**

For enquiries, please contact:
Tim O'Brien
Head of Medical Physics

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