Medical Oncologist

About us

St George's Cancer Care Centre is a private centre offering high quality cancer care services based in Christchurch, New Zealand. It would be hard to find an easier city than Christchurch to live in. Situated in the centre of the east coast of the South Island and known as ‘The Garden City', Christchurch boasts an enviable lifestyle with an easy commute, surfing, skiing and other outdoor pursuits virtually on your doorstep, award winning wineries and breweries, and a thriving arts scene.

St George's Cancer Care Centre aims to be recognised as “The South Island Centre of Excellence” for cancer services - where patients choose to be treated and where people choose to work.

Job Description

We have an exciting career opportunity for a medical oncologist to join our innovative team in either a full time or part time capacity. We're a small fast-moving multi-disciplinary team so you can expect to take an active role in the full range of clinical activities associated with a busy and progressive medical oncology service.

This position provides an opportunity to have a real impact as we extend access to treatments available to oncology patients in NZ through our developing drug portfolio.

What's in it for you

Your contribution is valued at St George's and people love coming to work here. We can offer a range of benefits and opportunities including:

• Competitive salary and relocation support
• Great team environment with a supportive culture
• Income protection and life insurance
• Secure on-site parking
• Discount at our on-site café and pharmacy
• 5 weeks annual leave

The successful candidate will:

• Have an absolute commitment to quality patient care
• Have registration or be eligible to register with the Medical Council of New Zealand
• Hold a specialist qualification in medical oncology
• Subsites focus in upper GI, head and neck, brain and skin cancers
• Hold a current Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians
• Be enthusiastic and thrive on taking ownership of what you do
• Align with our Values

• Excellence
• Resilience
• Collaboration
• Integrity

Apply now

To apply for this vacancy and for a full copy of the position description please click on the "Apply for this job" button and visit our website: http://www.stgeorges.org.nz/careers/vacancies/

All applications must be submitted through our website.

If successfully appointed, you will hold or be eligible to hold vocational registration with the NZ Medical Council. You will also need to secure the right to work and live in New Zealand prior to commencing work.

For more information on the role, please contact Caroline Stark, General Manager Cancer Care Centre, [email protected]

Applications are being reviewed as they are received.

St George's Hospital is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion of people from all communities we serve being represented in our workforce. We acknowledge and respect our colleagues' diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is whānau oriented within a supportive environment.