Staff Specialist – Medical Oncology (1.0 FTE)
Permanent Full-Time
Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital | North West Cancer Centre (NWCC)
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD)
The Service
Tamworth Hospital is the major Rural Referral Hospital for North West NSW, with a $260 million acute services redevelopment completed in 2015. The hospital includes 348 treatment spaces and provides comprehensive specialist services across the region.
North West Cancer Centre (NWCC)
NWCC is co-located on site and delivers integrated services:
* Medical Oncology
* Radiation Oncology
* Haematology
NWCC is classified as a Level 4 service, offering a broad and rewarding oncology scope.
Facilities Include
* 12 treatment chairs
* Over 2,400 infusion procedures annually
* Servicing the North West and New England regions
The Team
* 2 Staff Specialist Medical Oncologists
* 1 Advanced Trainee
* 1 Ward SRMO
* 1 JMO
The Role
You will provide contemporary, comprehensive, and patient-centred oncology care across inpatient and outpatient settings.
Responsibilities
* Admitting, consultative, diagnostic, procedural, and outpatient services
* Telehealth and outreach services (including Moree and Narrabri)
* Participation in the on‐call roster
* Contribution to the general medical roster as required
* Clinical supervision and teaching of junior medical officers
* Active involvement in research and quality improvement initiatives
You Will Be Expected To
* Provide safe, effective, evidence‐based specialist care
* Attend and participate in clinical handover
* Be available during rostered hours and on‐call periods
* Contribute to service development within HNELHD
What This Position Offers
* Modern facilities within a major rural referral hospital
* Strong teaching and research programs
* Community outreach opportunities with meaningful regional impact
* Collegial relationships with local specialists and GPs
* Support through the HNE Cancer Network
* Professional autonomy with strong executive support
Selection Criteria / Mandatory Requirements
* A primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA
* FRACP (Medical Oncology) and/or eligibility via an overseas‐trained specialist pathway
* Demonstrated recent and comprehensive experience in Medical Oncology
* Eligibility for specialist registration in Australia
Tamworth Offers
* Affordable housing
* Short commute times
* Strong schooling options
* Direct flights to Sydney
* A vibrant regional community with cultural, sporting, and outdoor opportunities
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