NSLHD - Staff Specialist - Radiation Oncology (Lung and Head & Neck Cancers) - Royal North Shore Hospital (Apply via eCredential)

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REQ580079 Requisition #

The Department of Radiation Oncology at Royal North Shore Hospital is looking for a Radiation Oncologist for the management of patients with Lung and Head & Neck Cancer

Applications are accepted via eCredential only, to apply click here

Position Classification: Staff Specialist
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time
Hours Per Week: up to 32 
Duration: until 1 April 2026
About the Role
The successful applicant will have demonstrated experience with:
  • Lung and Head & Neck Cancers outpatients' clinics
  • Inpatient management of Lung and Head & Neck patients
  • Multidisciplinary Care and leading MDT meetings
  • Supervising and managing advanced trainees, and medical students.
  • Involvement in clinical trials in Lung and Head & Neck and early-phase research


Purpose of the Position
Provide clinical management and consultation service to patients in the Department of Radiation Oncology and participate in an appropriate on-call roster for Royal North Shore Hospital. This care will be provided within the scope of practice endorsed by the NSLHD Medical and Dental 
Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC). 
The position will provide clinical consultation services within NSLHD and will contribute to the teaching and training of medical students, graduates and other health care professionals and to research, evaluation and quality improvement activities within the District. 

This position is temporary with the possibility of temporary extension based on performance, funding and need

Selection Criteria

  1. MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia. Applicants must have Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists or recognition as a specialist by the Medical Board of Australia. 
  2. Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them.
  3. Appropriate experience to practice as a Medical Practitioner in Radiotheraphy.
  4. Demonstrated experience in advanced radiotherapy techniques and as a consultant in Head & Neck and Lung Cancer practice in Australia or internationally
  5. Demonstrated experience in translational research in Head & Neck and Lung Cancers
  6. Demonstrated relevant clinical practice at a high standard commensurate to experience.
  7. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to lead and work within a multidisciplinary team environment
  8. Demonstrated commitment to teaching and training of undergraduate and postgraduate medical officers, and published research as relevant to the position and interest in the RANZCR Education Programme and supervision of advanced trainees in Radiation Oncology

Need more information? 
  1) The requirements of the position can be viewed via the Position Description
  2) For assistance with your application please refer to the eCredential guide
  3) To view the Scope of Clinical Practice for this position click here

For role related queries or questions contact A/Prof Michael Back on (02) 9463 1300 or email michael.back@health.nsw.gov.au  

Applications Close: 9 June 2025

Please Note: NSW Health does not require or accept the ‘Fit2Work badge’ offered as an option in eCredential.  

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