Radiation Oncologist - Relocate to New Zealand

We're recruiting both Radiation Oncologists and Medical Oncologists eager to get the most out of their career and quality of life across a number of roles within New Zealand. Lindis Pass, Canterbury (Miles Holden) Bluff, Southland (Miles Holden) Wellington Art Gallery

Work as an Oncologist in New Zealand

Our holistic cancer care approach in New Zealand includes Oncologists' input for patients from diagnosis, treatment planning and administration to care coordination and monitoring. We're offering you an amazing opportunity to make a difference, somewhere different. Oncologists (Senior Medical Officers) are on Tier 1 of New Zealand's Green List which means you are eligible for a fast-tracked Straight to Residence Visa and can apply for New Zealand residency before you arrive, provided you have a job offer from an accredited employer, like us! Radiation Oncologists bring a unique set of highly specialised skills to provide world-leading Oncology treatment to our patients. They play a pivotal role in our cross-disciplinary cancer care teams.

• In New Zealand, the salary and benefits of some roles are determined by collective agreements between unions and employers
• Ourworkforce receives a minimum of four (4) weeks annual leave and usually work a set 40-hour week
• Study leave attendance allowances at one or two international conferences per annum per staff member, national meetings and conferences for education and network development, participation in Special Interest Groups (tumour-directed specialist groups for advocacy and education in specific topics)
• SMOsreceive an annual sum for CME which can be used to support travel and accommodation to conferences etc., and can also be used for IT tools relevant to the delivery of care or role as an SMO
• On-call allowances are built into the salary.

Roles and responsibilities

• Youwill perform duties as required by your service to meet the needs of your discipline and population.

A good understandingof Te Tiriti o Waitangi (The Treaty of Waitangi) and implementing the principlesfor better health outcomes is necessary for all healthcare practitioners. To become a Radiation Oncologist, you will need to:

• complete a Health Sciences First Year programme at Otago University, or the first year of either the Bachelor of Health Sciences or Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science at Auckland University
• complete a five-year Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree at Otago or Auckland University
• workfor two years as a house officer (Junior Doctor or RMO) in a hospital

Medical Oncologists play an important role in our multidisciplinary Oncology services, aiming to provide the best possible outcomes for patients while maintaining their quality of life.

• In New Zealand, the salary and benefits of some roles are determined by collective agreements between unions and employers
• Ourworkforce receives a minimum of four (4) weeks annual leave and usually work a set 40-hour week
• Study leave attendance allowances at one or two international conferences per annum per staff member, national meetings and conferences for education and network development, participation in Special Interest Groups (tumour directed specialist groups for advocacy and education in specific topics)
• SMOsreceive an annual sum for CME which can be used to support travel and accommodation to conferences etc., and can also be used for IT tools relevant to the delivery of care or role as an SMO
• On-call allowances are built into the salary.

Roles and responsibilitites

• Youwill perform duties as required by your service to meet the needs of your discipline and population.

A good understandingof Te Tiriti o Waitangi (The Treaty of Waitangi) and implementing the principlesfor better health outcomes is necessary for all healthcare practitioners.

Required qualifications and experience

• A Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) or equivalent, plus a Fellowship at the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) or equivalent.

Desired qualifications and experience

• Medical Oncology experience is desired - either as a trained Medical Oncologist or a Clinical Oncologist (in the United Kingdom).
• Experience in solid malignancy treatment, including Breast, Colorectal, Upper GI, NET, Melanoma and other cutaneous malignancies, Gynaecological malignancies, Lung, Genitourinary, Head & Neck, Thyroid, CNS, and Sarcoma.

To become a Medical Oncologist, you will need to:

• complete a five-year Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree at Otago or Auckland University
• workfor two years as a house officer (Junior Doctor or RMO) in a hospital

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Step 2: Review

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Step 3: Referral

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Step 4: Contact

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Step 5: Handover

Your application moves through employers' hiring processes Aotearoa New Zealand has been in the top 5 countries in the Global Peace Index every year since it launched in 2009, and has a broad range of places to call home, from the bustling metropolis of our main centres, to the easygoing vibe of our coastal or rural communities. Find out more information about what part of our beautiful country is the best fit for you. There is a real sense of camaraderie here, and your knowledge, expertise and new ideas will be very much welcomed. Each day you’ll work closely with Haematologists, Oncology Nurses and Radiation Therapists. What’s more, you’ll have access to state-of-the-art technology and innovation.

The Opportunity

Regardless of where you are in New Zealand, you can look forward to being a highly valued and respected member of a leading-edge, outcome-focused oncology service. You can expect your career to go from strength to strength here, as you’ll be immersed in an environment of world-leading practices and technology, field-leading clinicians and collaborative, cross-disciplinary ways of working. There is a real sense of camaraderie here, and your knowledge, expertise and new ideas will be very much welcomed. Each day you’ll work closely with Haematologists, Oncology Nurses and Radiation Therapists. What’s more, you’ll have access to state-of-the-art technology and innovation.

The Opportunity

Regardless of where you are in New Zealand, you can look forward to being a highly valued and respected member of a leading-edge, outcome-focused oncology service. You can expect your career to go from strength to strength here, as you’ll be immersed in an environment of world-leading practices and technology, field-leading clinicians and collaborative, cross-disciplinary ways of working. There is a real sense of camaraderie here, and your knowledge, expertise and new ideas will be very much welcomed. Each day you’ll work closely with Haematologists, Oncology Nurses and Radiation Therapists. What’s more, you’ll have access to state-of-the-art technology and innovation.

Aotearoa New Zealand - a place like no other

The quality of life here has to be lived to be believed. So if you’re ready to bring true balance back to your life, while being part of an innovative, progressive and passionate Oncology team, we sure have something for you. Learn more about what its like to be an Oncologist in New Zealand in this video from our South Island teams.

The People

Together, we can drive positive change that can improve care and outcomes for our communities.

The People

We are a supportive, passionate and experienced team who can be at our best thanks to the non-hierarchical, high trust environment we operate in. Knowledge sharing is common, and we all focus on driving a culture of high-quality care. We are empowered to think collectively about how we can best improve and plan ahead. Together, we can drive positive change that can improve care and outcomes for our communities.

The People

We are a supportive, passionate and experienced team who can be at our best thanks to the non-hierarchical, high trust environment we operate in. Knowledge sharing is common, and we all focus on driving a culture of high-quality care. We are empowered to think collectively about how we can best improve and plan ahead. Together, we can drive positive change that can improve care and outcomes for our communities.

How Kiwi Health Jobs works for you

When you apply, you will be redirected to Kiwi Health Jobs, a centralised recruitment portal that is owned and operated by Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora. The Kiwi Health Jobs team are here tosimplify the recruitment process by providing guidance, answering queries and connecting you to the right people in the Districts where you are most interested in working. Kiwi Health Jobs also advertises a wide range of vacancies across the Health Sector, including vacancies at public, not-for-profit and private employers. Connecting you to locations across NZ that match your lifestyle A choice of relocation packages to help you with the move Recruitment expertise to assess your career aspirations Our Candidate Kaitiaki (guides) ensure the best outcomes for you Settlement support when you arrive at your new home in New Zealand

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