Radiation Oncologist required on NZ's South Island

Job Code	1487/130
Date Posted	08/02/2012
Seniority	Consultant/ Specialist
Specialty	Radiology
Location	New Zealand
Duration	Permanent

A Radiation Oncology Service on the South Island is seeking a Radiation Oncologist to join their team. The service is based at the regions tertiary hospital, a 350-bed teaching hospital affiliated with the local universities. The Radiation Oncology Service provides a tertiary level Radiotherapy Service to approximately 300,000 residents in the south of New Zealand.

In this busy role as a Radiation Oncologist, you will join our Oncology and Haematology team consisting of four Medical Oncologists, three Radiation Oncologists and three Haematologists. Your department has access to excellent facilities including three linear accelerators, a Pantak ortho-voltage unit, MRI and CT scanners to name a few. This service is a national provider and a leading cancer treatment centre.

Everyone loves the lifestyle here! The pace of life is slower here and stress levels are even lower. Museums and galleries offer active holiday programs, and beaches, parks and playgrounds are never far from home. Further afield, there are tracks near the local rivers, half-day hikes along the regions dramatic skyline, walks to mysterious places, and serious hikes are all available for you here. Its vibrant and cosmopolitan esplanade is just a short drive from the city centre and there are spectacular and varied coastlines, with good surfing north and south and a host of safe swimming beaches.