Medical Physicist, Radiation Oncology

REGIONAL CANCER TREATMENT SERVICE

Palmerston North Hospital / Taranaki Base Hospital

New Zealand

Permanent Fulltime

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

Our Radiation Oncology department is expanding from Palmerston North to New Plymouth and has vacancies for a number of medical physics roles across the region.

We are seeking highly motivated Radiation Oncology Medical Physicists to make up our diverse team of nine physicists, two physics registrars and one engineer.

Our service spans Manawatu and Taranaki.

We treat with five Truebeam accelerators and a 300kV Orthovoltage unit.

Pre-treatment uses a Siemens Confidence CT scanner and Raystation TPS.

The department utilises Elekta Mosaiq as our OIS.

The successful applicants will participate in a broad range of clinical physics activities, including quality assurance, calibration, commissioning of equipment, development of treatment techniques and training and education of other staff.

Successful candidates will primarily be located at one of our sites but may occasionally be required to travel to the other.

About the Team / Service

Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees.

We actively seek Maori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions.

With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.

About the Location

Manawatu offers the perfect blend of city convenience and rural charm.

Whether you're drawn to peaceful village life, vibrant townships, or the buzz of the city, you'll find your ideal lifestyle here.

It's a family-friendly region that's easy to live in and even easier to love.

The region is also home to excellent schools and two tertiary institutions : Massey University and the International Pacific College.

Outdoor enthusiasts are spoiled for choice—beaches, ski fields, lakes, and mountains are all within reach, along with fantastic hiking and mountain biking tracks.

With no traffic and a short commute to work, achieving true work-life balance is the everyday reality.

Our central location makes it easy to explore the rest of New Zealand, whether you're heading off on a road trip or catching a short flight.

For more information on living and working in the Manawatu click here

About you

Essential selection criteria :

• An undergraduate degree in physics with a strong component in mathematics.
• A post graduate qualification in medical physics.
• Listed or demonstrated eligibility for listing on the ACPSEM register of qualified medical physics specialists in Radiation Oncology Medical Physics.
• Be able to communicate fluently in English; both written and oral.

Priority will be given to candidates who satisfy the following selection criteria :

The successful applicant will be required to obtain a Use License for Radiation Oncology Medical Physics practices from the New Zealand Office of Radiation Safety.

The title of the position offered to the successful applicant will depend on qualifications held and length of experience.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.

We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.

We welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by the advertised date.

For enquiries, please contact : Tim O'Brien Head of Medical Physics Email :

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.