Locum - Medical Oncologist - Dunedin Hospital at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Otago

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Dunedin Hospital
• Fixed-term, full-time role (1.0 FTE)
• Our people are at the heart of everything we do

About the role

We are seeking a locum Medical Oncologist to join our friendly team at Dunedin Hospital for a three-month period.

The Southern Blood and Cancer Service includes a team of eight medical oncologists, one nurse practitioner, five radiation oncologists, and six haematologists working within a tertiary referral centre. The service has strong links to the University of Otago School of Medicine. Dunedin Hospital is a 350-bed teaching and training institution offering a full complement of sub-specialties and is a recognised training site for the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. We actively encourage and support staff research and continuing medical education, and we welcome applications from physicians with sub-specialty or teaching interests.

Our service provides regional care across the lower South Island. You will participate in outreach clinics to peripheral centres and contribute to the on-call roster, overseeing admissions, managing inpatients alongside your RMO team, and providing advice to clinicians and patients across the district.

We believe our dedicated and passionate staff are key to maintaining our high standards of care, and we are looking for like-minded individuals to join us.

The Southern district offers excellent amenities, quality education from primary through to tertiary level, and outstanding recreational opportunities. Whether your interests include surfing, kayaking, sailing, skiing, hunting, fishing, theatre, live music, or art - there is something for everyone.

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for, we encourage you to apply.

About you

You must hold Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or an equivalent qualification, enabling specialist (vocational) registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We are dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to being a good employer and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome applications from people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and abilities. A diverse and inclusive workforce enables us to better understand and serve our communities. We are a pro-equity organisation, with a focus on achieving equitable outcomes for Māori, Pacific peoples, and disabled communities.

How to apply

To apply please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Agatha Chen, Recruitment Advisor - Senior Medical Officers agatha.chen@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Pre-employment checks

In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following:

• Occupational health assessment
• Police vetting and Ministry of Justice safety checks
• Serious misconduct checks (previous public service departments and statutory Crown entities only)

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.