The Radiation Oncology Unit (ROPAIR) are looking for a Fellow to join their team. To acquire clinical expertise in one or two tumour sites and to complete a minimum of one research project. To provide clinical care under supervision to in-patients and out-patients of the Division of Cancer – Radiation Oncology Department, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Metro South Hospital and Health Service.

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We are Metro South Health

We are the major public healthcare provider for Brisbane's south side, Logan, Redlands and the Scenic Rim. We operate five major hospitals and a range of community, specialty and state-wide healthcare services. We are renowned for teaching and research excellence.

We are truly dedicated people who care about our community. We come to work to make a difference. We save lives, changes lives and make the world a better place. We overcome the many challenges that come our way by going above and beyond and achieve the best possible outcomes by working together. We are bold, innovative, collaborative, inspiring.

We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation and family responsibilities to apply.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community.

We are part of and proud of the community we serve. We are better together.

Join us at Metro South Health and be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology, excellence in health care, teaching, research and empowering our people to be the best in serving our community.

About the Role

• Fulfil the accountabilities and responsibilities of this role in accordance with Metro South's purpose and objectives, as outlined below.
• The Radiation Oncology fellow will apply the basic principles of Radiation Oncology and continue to acquire new knowledge. Approximately 50% of time will be allocated to clinical duties and 50% to research, educational and administrative activities, depending on individual requirements.
• The Fellow will actively participate in new and review patient consultations under the supervision of a consultant.
• The Fellow will attend allocated multidisciplinary meetings.
• The Fellow may be required to attend clinics elsewhere as determined by the Director of Radiation oncology.
• The Fellow will present cases at peer-review discussions.
• The Fellow will be expected to complete a minimum of one research project during their time of appointment.
• The Fellow will be expected to assist with registrar and undergraduate student teaching.
• The Fellow will participate in in-service lectures to staff.
• The Fellow will attend and participate in quality activities such as grand round presentations, journal clubs and research meetings.
• The Fellow will perform ward rounds on relevant patients as required and be available for weekend rostered ward rounds.

 Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

Our values of Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Engagement and Excellence, shape our culture within Metro South Health. Our values guide our day-to-day decision making and are fundamental to what we care about as a health service, how we behave, how we interact with each other and provide care to the many patients who come through our doors every day.

We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

As a Metro South employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.

You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro South here: www.metrosouth.health.qld.gov.au/join-our-team.  

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online; please review the Role Description for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Radiation Oncology Fellow (ROPAIR) RD 2025 (PDF, 276KB)
  Role Description
  
  We are MSH - five reasons why you should join us (PDF, 415KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Information Guide for Applicants 2024 (PDF, 647KB)
  Application Kit