Position highlights
- a tertiary referral and teaching hospital located 90 minutes drive from Auckland
- Radiation oncology department operates on the Eclipse planning system and boasts four linear accelerators capable of delivering state-of-the-art radiation treatments, including rotational IMRT and cone beam CT image guidance.
- use cutting-edge technology such as TrueBeam, HyperArc and Halcyon for radiation procedures
- use superficial kilovoltage equipment for the treatment of skin cancers
- national leaders in HDR brachytherapy, with an active brachytherapy programme in treating gynaecological and prostate malignancies.
- stereotactic ablative radiation therapy (SABR) for lung cancer and lung metastases, as well as linear accelerator-based fractionated radiosurgery for brain metastases.
- 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.
- New Zealand's national provider of total skin electron therapy for skin lymphomas.
- oncology team comprises eight medical oncologists, nine haematologists, ten radiation oncologists, and five palliative care physicians.
- Waikato region offers wonderful opportunities for a family and outdoor enthusiasts.
Fellowship of the Royal Australia and New Zealand College of Radiologists (FRANZCR) or an equivalent qualification and be eligible for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ).
Remuneration
- salary and allowances NZD 200,000 - 450,000 PA DOE
- relocation package
- visa sponsorship
- study leave and allowance of NZD 16K pa
- 6 weeks paid vacation PA
Hamilton, Waikato
Hamilton City, located on the banks of the Waikato River, is the fastest growing city in New Zealand and the largest in- land city. It has easy access to beaches and mountains which offer a range of water sports, mountain biking and vineyard lunches. Some highlights:
- Education and research and development play an important part in Hamilton's economy, as the city is home to approximately 40,000 tertiary students and 1,000 PhD-qualified scientists
- Home to two institutes of higher education, the University of Waikato and the Waikato Institute of Technology
- host to several large scale music festivals, Opus Chamber Orchestra and New Zealand Chamber Soloists
- Hamilton Gardens, Hamilton Zoo, the Waikato Museum, the Hamilton Astronomical Society Observatory, the Arts Post art gallery, and the SkyCity casino
- 53 schools, state and private
If this post is of interest, please apply with your CV and cover letter.
We can assist with applications for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
