Jobs

Senior Medical Physicist

Closing Date	21/03/2012
Reference	51202-50437
Salary

RADIATION ONCOLOGY, WAIKATO REGIONAL CANCER CENTRE

HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND

40 hours per week

We are seeking a dynamic and innovative medical physicist experienced in radiation oncology to join our medical physics team of 5 physicists and two registrars.

The Waikato Regional Cancer Centre is located in Hamilton, New Zealand. The Unit serves a population of 550,000, has a staff of approximately 120 and includes an Oncology Outpatient Department comprising Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy treatment areas, an Inpatient Ward, an Oncology Hostel, a Palliative Care Service and a Haematology Outpatient Department. Radiotherapy is delivered by four Varian linear accelerators with Rapid-Arc capability and on-board imaging and a comprehensive HDR Brachytherapy programme. We use advanced treatment techniques incorporating IMRT and IGRT and have a strong involvement in clinical trials and research.
Hamilton is a vibrant city in the heart of New Zealand’s North Island and offers a relaxed lifestyle with great opportunities for a wide range of outdoor activities and easy access to iconic attractions such as Raglan, Rotorua and Taupo all within an easy 2 hour drive.

Essential Qualities:

Applicants should possess a MSc in Physics/Medical Physics and have experience in a full range of clinical radiation oncology physics activities, including quality assurance programmes, first-line machine problem solving, commissioning and development of equipment and treatment techniques.
Eight years plus experience and ACPSEM radiotherapy accreditation or equivalent.
The successful candidate would need to demonstrate good communication skills and be able to function well within a team.
It would be desirable for the candidate to have IMRT, RapidArc, IGRT and HDR experience.

For more information on the centre please visit: http://www.waikatodhb.govt.nz/radiationtherapystaff

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Mark Holmes

Closing date: Open until filled

For further information and to apply please visit our website www.waikatodhb.health.nz/jobs or phone +64 7 839 8949. Please quote position number when applying.