Tamworth Rural and Regional Hospital is seeking to appoint a full-time staff specialist to join its integrated cancer service. The successful applicant will work within well-established, modern facilities at the North West Cancer Centre (NWCC) outpatient facility, as well as the inpatient facility of Tamworth Hospital.

Tamworth Hospital, with a $260 million acute services redevelopment completed in 2015, is equipped with 348 treatment spaces and is the major Rural Referral Hospital of the north west of NSW. NWCC, co-located with Tamworth Hospital, is an integrated cancer outpatient service delivering medical oncology, radiation oncology, and haematology care, with facilities including 12 treatment chairs. The infusion service performs over 2,400 procedures each year, supporting patients across the Northwest and New England regions.

You'll join a team of medical oncologists focused on providing evidence-based, holistic care across a wide range of cancer management in the Hunter New England region. The team already has 2 medical oncologists, an advanced trainee position, a ward SRMO, and one JMO.

You're expected to participate in medical oncology services, including on-calls and contribute to the general medical roster as required. You're also required to demonstrate a strong commitment to research, teaching, and supervision of junior medical officers. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within and across teams are essential.

What does this position offer you?

This position offers the opportunity to join a friendly, committed, and innovative team with strong teaching and research programs, while making a meaningful impact through community outreach services in the Moree and Narrabri regions. It provides the opportunity to develop collaborative, collegiate relationships with medical specialists and general practitioners, supported by a team of experienced colleagues.

In addition, the role offers engagement with an HNE cancer network that supports peer connection and ongoing professional development. Need more information? Please review the 

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For role related queries or questions contact Cheryl Hayes on Cheryl.Hayes1@health.nsw.gov.au

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