Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Position Classification: JMO Unaccredited Trainee
Remuneration: $117,745 - $147,664
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ666962 - CCLHD Radiation Oncology Unaccredited Trainee
Agency applications will not be accepted for this position.
Welcome to Central Coast Local Health District where we strive to deliver exceptional healthcare services and enhance the health and wellbeing of our community. We invite suitably trained and experienced medical officers to join our community and enjoy the benefits of a relaxed, coastal lifestyle paired with a rewarding career supporting our rapidly growing population.
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The Radiation Oncology Senior Resident Medical Officer will work in Medical Oncology for the remainder of the 2026 Clinical Year.
At CCLHD we value our staff as our most important resource and offer ongoing support and development opportunities. :
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Where you will be working:
Medical oncology involves using chemotherapy, hormone therapy and other targeted therapy for the treatment of cancer.
The medical oncology service consists of an outpatient service and an in-patient consultation and admission service, with clinics conducted at the Central Coast Cancer Centre at Gosford Hospital and the Cancer Centre at Wyong Hospital.
The department prides itself on its commitment to clinical trials for which it received the NSW Premier’s Award for Outstanding Cancer Research – Innovation in Cancer Clinical Trials, in 2016. In addition, the department remains active in medical education through its affiliation with the University of Newcastle.
Gosford Hospital is the principal referral hospital and trauma centre for the Central Coast, with over 500 inpatient beds and 24/7 access to the emergency department and operating theatres. A recent $368 million dollar redevelopment delivered a new emergency department, ICU, nuclear medicine facility, special care nursery and expanded medical imaging services.
Wyong Hospital is an acute major metropolitan hospital with over 300 beds providing inpatient, outpatient and emergency services to residents in the northern region of the Central Coast. A recent $200 million expansion delivered a new emergency department, ICU, paediatric unit, inpatient wards, theatres and expanded medical imaging services.
In conjunction with the University of Newcastle, CCLHD has recently opened the Central Coast Clinical School and Research Institute on the Gosford Hospital campus, providing additional opportunities in training and research.
What you'll be doing
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The primary purpose of the position is to provide quality care to patients in a complex clinical environment.
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Medical Officers will work under an appropriate level of supervision according to their level of competence to evaluate, diagnose, treat and provide consultation to patients of all ages presenting in any condition and will work in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings.
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You may be required to work at the different facilities and locations with the NSW public health system as part of Central Coast Local Health District which includes Gosford, Wyong, Woy Woy and Long Jetty Hospitals.
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Clinical Services: Management of oncology patients in the outpatient setting under supervision of the Radiation Oncologist. Provide inpatient consultation services under supervision. Participate in an on-call roster. Participate and present at departmental audit meetings and multidisciplinary meetings.
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Teaching, Research and Education: Attend and contribute to educational activities within the Department relating to radiation oncology, medical oncology and palliative care. Provide supervision and education for junior medical staff including ward resident and medical students. Depending on the level of experience and interest, to undertake a research project under supervision with the aim of presentation/publication locally or internationally.
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Administrative aspects: Maintain comprehensive patient records within the electronic medical records within the department and comply with medical record keeping within the hospital.
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Future aspirations in radiation oncology: The current position is an unaccredited position. It is anticipated that the appointee would have an interest in working towards obtaining an accredited training position in Radiation Oncology following completion of the one-year contract.
