The Radiation Oncology Unit are looking for a Principal House Officer to join their team. To provide clinical care to patients undergoing radiation therapy under the supervision of a consultant Radiation Oncologist. To gain exposure to the skills and knowledge required of a Principal House Officer within Radiation Oncology. Fulfil the accountabilities and responsibilities of this role in accordance with Metro South’s purpose and objectives, as outlined.

Job details

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

• To provide ethical decision making in the achievement of organisational goals.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient care by
• Assessing patients, determining and instigating appropriate investigations
• Establish management plan for patients in consultation with the consultant.
• Where appropriate, ensure discharge planning commences early in the process of care (inpatients only)
• Communicate assessment findings, proposed management plans and alternatives to patient and carers and seek consent.
• Gather input from appropriate multidisciplinary team for patients ongoing clinical care.
• Continually monitor and review patient progress and adjust the management plan when necessary; and
• Ensure timely, effective and appropriate clinical handover with other staff and healthcare providers.
• Ensure appropriate and timely communication to the General Practitioner, other health care providers and carers to ensure ongoing patient care post hospital stay.
• Attend tutorials, participate and present at grand rounds, attend compulsory courses, and participate in on-the-job training in order to develop clinical knowledge and skills.
• Act as a role model to residents and interns through providing on the job guidance and direction to and become involved in prevocational educational programs.
• Follow hospital practices and demonstrate initiative aligned to ensuring the safest possible environment for patients and staff.
• Be aware of the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS Standards) and how they relate to this position.
• Actively participate in outcome reviews and audits and participate in organisational systems improvement, including committees.

 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.

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