Principal/ Medical Physicist, Radiation Oncology - Auckland City Hospital at Auckland District Health Board (Central Auckland), Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

At Te Toka Tumai | Auckland DHB we are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

• Two exciting opportunities to take up permanent positions in the Radiation Oncology Medical Physics team at Auckland City Hospital
• In this role, you may be eligible for the Fast Tracked ‘Straight to Residence’ pathway!
• Relocation options may be available to the successful candidates

Now is a great opportunity for you to come and enjoy the kiwi lifestyle and hospitality. You will become part of a team providing a comprehensive service to a population of ~1.5 million people in the greater Auckland and Northland areas. Our team consists of 14 Physicists, 1 Physics Technician and 5 Medical Physics Registrars, providing physics support to a service which treats around 3500 adult and paediatric patients per year.

ADHB offers VMAT/SABR, HDR Brachytherapy, TBI and systemic radioiodine therapy to our patients. These are delivered using six linear accelerators (Varian and Elekta), C-RAD SGRT systems, Dual Energy CT, kV therapy unit, RaySearch Treatment Planning System, Mobius, SNC and Octavius QA platforms and a Flexitron HDR. Construction of a new brachytherapy suite will begin next year. We are also an accredited training centre with an excellent reputation for training medical physics registrars.

The Principal Physicist role holds the responsibility for dosimetry and quality assurance for the Radiation Therapy Service. The successful applicant will lead and manage our dosimetry/QA programme, including acceptance testing and commissioning of new equipment. You will initiate and collaborate on innovation and clinical development to ensure we are able to provide the highest quality treatment for our patients. The department is soon to replace two linear accelerators and the successful applicant will lead the implementation of this project.

The Medical Physicist role offers the opportunity to provide Physics support across the Radiation Therapy Service. This includes acceptance testing, commissioning and calibration of Radiation Therapy equipment, routine equipment QA, treatment planning support, patient specific QA, brachytherapy, use of unsealed sources and radiation safety. The successful applicant will also have a significant role in clinical development projects and in the implementation of new techniques and technologies in the service. Applications are welcome from newly qualified to experienced Physicists.

Auckland City Hospital is based in the heart of Auckland, voted as one of the best cities to live in the world! The city is set in a pristine marine-based environment with a temperate climate. It has a vibrant mixture of lifestyles and cultures and offers easy access to stunning and diverse scenery and a wonderful range of outdoor pursuits. With its beautiful countryside and dynamic metropolitan centres, New Zealand offers something for everyone. 

For further details, please refer to the position description below

Principal Physicist

Senior Physicist

Medical Physicist

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

To be considered for the Principal Physicist role, you will be a qualified medical physicist (ACPSEM Certified ROMP or equivalent) ideally with 8+ years’ relevant experience post qualification. However applications from physicists with less experience will also be considered. For the Physicist role you will be a qualified Medical Physicist (ACPSEM Certified or equivalent).

For further information about the role or an informal chat, please contact Laura Ciurlionis - Radiation Oncology Medical Physics Head on LCiurlionis@adhb.govt.nz or +64 (0) 21539154

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here

We recognise there is more to life than mahi | work, and we encourage and provide access to all our staff several services and benefits to support themselves whilst they are employed within Te Toka Tumai | Auckland DHB.

For more information on what we offer, please click here.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Advertising closes: 11 July 2022 at 11:59pm.

Please submit your application online, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role. Only online applications via our website will be accepted. 

If you have any queries about the online process, please contact Nisha Karipoth, Recruitment Consultant - Talent Sourcing at NKaripoth@adhb.govt.nz