Position Available for 2025 Training Year- Medical Oncology 6 Month Run and Advanced Training P

Auckland consistently ranks as one of the most liveable cities in the world with its stunning natural landscapes, mix of cultures and world class entertainment.
Working in the Auckland Region you will have the opportunity to work alongside our passionate and knowledgeable senior clinicians who will provide you with world class supervision and mentorship.
Te Pūriri o Te Ora, Auckland Regional Blood and Cancer services at Auckland City Hospital, is the largest oncology centre in New Zealand and one of the largest in the Southern Hemisphere, providing a tertiary regional service for the greater Auckland region and Northland.
Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology and Haematology are encompassed within this service.
The Medical Oncology department sees over 3000 new patients a year and delivers over 10000 chemotherapy treatments in the outpatient unit and has a 27 bed inpatient ward.
This offers a supportive training environment with excellent learning opportunities for trainees.
Working as a Medical Oncology Advanced Trainee
Within the Medical Oncology Department there are 37 SMO's, 13 Registrars and 2 House Officers.
The department is accredited for 8 Advanced Trainee registrar positions for 24 months of core medical oncology, with a Director of Training overseeing the training programme.
The department works in tumour specific teams with consultants specialising in 1-2 tumour types.
Training registrars rotate though these outpatient clinic teams on a 3 monthly basis to cover all major tumour types as well as inpatients and thus gain significant experience in both common and rarer cancers.
Registrars will also work with the wider multidisciplinary team, including Radiation Oncologists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Clinical Psychologist and Social Workers and Oncology Nurses who attend multi-disciplinary team meetings.
Clinical Research is an important part of oncology and we have a large dedicated clinical trials research department that encourages registrar involvement.
There are two types of jobs available:

Advanced Training in Medical Oncology

You will need to have passed the FRACP written exam or be registered to sit the clinical exam for 2024.
These positions will only be offered to those who have passed the clinical exam and completed basic training.
For those completing the exam later this year, should you not pass the exam, you will no longer be eligible for advanced training position and you may be considered for a run allocation.
Eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
Support and assistance with this process is provided.

Six month allocations for those interested in Medical Oncology experience as part of their training in General Medicine or specialty training (no interview)

Must be at least a Basic Trainee Registrar with the RACP, ideal for those with 6 months General Medicine experience.

Important:
Even if you are a current RMO employee in the Auckland region you will need to formally apply.
Applications close:
18 November 2024
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora is committed to seeing Aucklanders from every community and background share in a healthier future.
To help us achieve this we need a talented diverse workforce that reflects the population we serve.
We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our values and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Māori and Pacific communities.
Come to Auckland - where we are training world class doctors.
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