Principal Physicist

Radiation Oncology

REGIONAL CANCER TREATMENT SERVICE

Taranaki Base Hospital, New Zealand

Our Radiation Oncology department is expanding from Palmerston North to New Plymouth and is looking for a Medical Physics lead for the new Taranaki Cancer Centre located in New Plymouth.

We are seeking highly motivated Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist to manage Medical Physics at the remote site with one other physicist, in cooperation with the wider Medical Physics team based in Palmerston North.

The site has a single Truebeam linac for treatment delivery only.

Pre-treatment is performed at Palmerston North and uses a Siemens Confidence CT scanner and Raystation TPS.

The department utilises Elekta Mosaiq as our OIS.

The successful applicants will primarily manage the Medical Physics Service in Taranaki but 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 over the whole service.

Successful candidates may occasionally be required to travel to Palmerston North.

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.

We value flexibility and are open to discuss non standard working hours to suit family commitments or advanced study.

Come and join us

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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.

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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.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.