Medical Physicist at Southern District Health Board (Invercargill/Dunedin), Otago

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Medical Physicist

Southern Blood and Cancer Service

Dunedin Hospital, New Zealand

• Opportunity to share your expertise in radiation oncology and develop clinical techniques
• Full-time, permanent 1.0FTE vacancy (40 hours per week)

Are you looking for a new challenge and the chance to live in beautiful Aotearoa? Southern District Health Board in our fabulous South Island has an exciting opportunity for you to make your mark. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Medical Physicist to join our friendly team in Dunedin Hospital on a full-time, permanent basis.

Radiation Oncology Physics team at Dunedin Hospital

The Southern Blood and Cancer Service (SBCS) provides a Radiation Oncology Service for the entire Southern region. Medical Physicists play a vital role in the clinical application of radiation to treat cancer. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will ensure that treatments are safe and effective. We are seeking an additional experienced Medical Physicist to join the current team of eight Medical Physicists and two Technicians.

The service has three Linear Accelerators including two Elekta HD Versas, and a Varian TrueBeam, a Monaco treatment planning system and Mosaiq oncology patient management system, and Siemens CT scanner. SBCS delivers Body Stereotactic treatment for lung and spine in addition to providing the national cranial stereotactic service. The Physicist will be expected to engage in all areas of medical physics including clinical consultancy, treatment delivery and verification, quality assurance and latest technology evaluation.

Position requirements

The candidates must have a proven ability to lead the development of clinical techniques and innovations. Applicants must also possess ACPSEM certification/accreditation in radiation oncology medical physics, or an international equivalent, and have a post-graduate degree in Medical Physics or Physics. Candidates should have experience with Elekta and Varian LINACs including clinical experience with Stereotactic Ablative Body Radiotherapy (SABR); and LINAC quality assurance procedures. It is desirable to have Elekta Monaco treatment planning experience.

About Southern DHB

Southern DHB has the largest regional coverage of all the New Zealand health boards, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities across a huge geographical area. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

Now is also a great time to relocate to Southern if you were considering a move. The Southern district offers the benefits of excellent amenities, first class primary through to tertiary education and outstanding recreational opportunities. Whether it is surfing, kayaking or sailing; skiing, hunting or fishing; theatre, live-music or art - there's literally something for everyone. Why don't you check out https://southernhealthcareers.nz/ for what the region and we can offer you and your whanau.

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for then apply today!

Closing date: Sunday, 3 July 2022.

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Do you currently work for Southern DHB? If so, please apply for this role via the internal careers site.

For further information please contact Karen Cope, Recruitment Advisor - Medical Directorate. Email: Karen.cope@southerndhb.govt.nz

Due to the fast-paced nature of the DHB, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.

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 / Ministry of Justice safety checks
• Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)

Covid vaccination requirements

Following the update to COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021 this also includes the requirement that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. You will need to provide proof of this to Occupational Health staff.

To apply

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/job-invite/16647/