Islhd - Staff Specialist - Medical Oncologist - Wollongong, Australia - NSW Government -Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District

NSW Government -Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District

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Wollongong, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Medical Oncologist
- Staff Specialist 0.

5FTE - ISLHD - Permanent:
ISLHD
|$131,188 - $177,239 per annum
| Staff Specialist, Permanent 0.5 FTE
| REQ451049

Together, we can do more.
Are you a passionate and motivated individual looking to enhance your career in Medical Oncology?

Are you interested in living by the beach on the beautiful NSW South Coast?

Then you could be the perfect Medical Oncologist to join the professionals at Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD).

We're looking for a qualified Medical Oncologist who can:

Support the development of Cancer Care services in particular, breast, lung and gynaecological cancers
Support and facilitate a culture of learning and best practice
Support and develop medical oncology research within the department

This position would be part of a large team of Medical Oncologists working across the region to support cancer care for our community.

There is likely to be significant growth in our district into the future and we anticipate our services will be expanded, particularly in the Shoalhaven.

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Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District.
From Helensburgh in the north to Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms. ISLHD operate seven hospital sites, employ over 8,500 staff and provide community health services across 58 locations. Commute times are short and childcare and schooling options are plentiful.

The Shoalhaven is a vibrant regional centre nestled between the escarpment and the ocean. Located a 60 minute drive from Wollongong and a two hour drive from Sydney CBD.

The Illawarra Shoalhaven boasts some of the NSW coasts' most beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, incredible bushwalks and friendly people.

The region is also host to many annual food, wine and arts festivals and events.

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Looking for more than just a salary?

Besides your salary, you'll also have access to:

Training, Education and Study Leave (TESL)
25 calendar days per year and $38,000
Salary packaging less tax and more takehome pay
Novated leasing lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pretaxed salary (eligible fulltime employees)
Fitness Passport discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
We can offer some flexibility of working arrangements with many of our meetings now available on MS Teams.

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Selection Criteria:

Specialist registration or eligible for specialist registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) within three months.
Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) with subspecialty training in Medical Oncology and/or equivalent specialist recognition. Or, eligible for Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) with subspecialty training in Medical Oncology and/or equivalent specialist recognition within three months.
Evidence of continuing medical education and self-monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the position and demonstrated commitment to teaching with experience in teaching both undergraduate and post graduate students and other staff of the hospital.
Proven capacity and/or experience in the provision of effective high quality services, demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position including evidence of participation in quality improvement activities relevant to the specialty.
Demonstrated commitment to the development of cancer services in the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District and provision of services to the local community.
Demonstrate the skills and attitudes appropriate as a Senior Medical Practitioner including modelling a high standard of professional behaviour to junior medical staff.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and harmoniously with medical and other health services colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and staff and to work as an effective member of the clinical team across multiple sites.
Demonstrated experience in and commitment to research relevant to the role and needs of the department

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