Medical Oncologist | Fixed Term

Kia hiwa ra! Kia hiwa!

Mō mātou | About us

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 medical oncology services to a regional population of approximately 600,000. CRCHS currently employs 11 medical oncologists, 11 radiation oncologists, six haematologists and four palliative care physicians. We are a collaborative unit and work closely with a highly skilled team of nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialists and allied health professionals from other medical disciplines.

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

Systemic anti-cancer therapies are supervised by teams of medical oncologists enabled by a team of CNS. SACT infusions are delivered in our 11-chair chemotherapy day ward and lower risk infusions are delivered at our secondary site at Burwood hospital. Inpatient care is provided by a RMO team lead by the Medical Oncologists on call on a weekly basis.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

We are looking for a Consultant Medical Oncologist to join our innovative team for a Fixed Term, Sabbatical Leave cover (Full Time) position starting January 2025.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills & Experience

You will need to hold the FRACP, or an equivalent qualification, that would enable registration as a specialist medical 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.

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 inclusive and equal opportunity employer that welcomes and respects everyone.

Tono ināianei | Apply now

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 : tony.rahman@cdhb.health.nz

Email: Amy.Walker@cdhb.health.nz

Please note that applications made via an agency will not be considered.

Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai!