Senior Resident Medical Officer – Medical Oncology

The Senior Resident Medical Officer is responsible for supporting Staff Specialist Medical Oncologists with patient care (in and out patient) and patient related administrative matters.

The Calvary Mater Newcastle – Medical Oncology Unit is one of the busiest adult cancer treatment facilities in NSW for medical oncology consultations and treatments with intravenous chemotherapy, immunotherapy and hormonal therapy for all types of cancers. This department is supported by large clinical trials facility, enabling patients to access trials of new medicines before they are widely available.

Working with us
At Calvary Mater we work together to be a source of healing, hope and nurturing to the people and communities we serve.  As we work, our values are visible in how we act and treat each other.

We care for our people by providing a safe, equitable, inclusive and welcoming work environment that respects each person and their contribution to our purpose of ‘Being for Others’.

We are an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Our health services and clinics including Coronary Care and Cardiology, Surgery, Intensive Care, General Medicine, Research and 24/7 Emergency Care.

In addition to an uplifting work environment, our staff benefit from:

• Work-life balance
• Gender neutral parental leave
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging options plus extra savings with meal entertainment packaging and novated car leasing
• Discounted Medibank / BUPA health insurance and HP technology products
• Healthy Body and Mind Portal, Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program
• Leave entitlement balances transfer for NSW Health employees

Selection criteria

• Primary medical degree that is registrable with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated experience at Resident Medical Officer level (or higher) with the knowledge and ability to use own initiative and discretion under supervision.
• Satisfactory to excellent report of clinical performance from the Supervisor of Training or delegate. 

For further information about this role, please contact Janine Lombard, Director of Medical Oncology on janine.lombard@health.nsw.gov.au

Requirements:

• Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold a visa with unlimited rights to work in Australia.
• Successfully complete pre-employment checks as required for the role.  Checks include: reference checks, work rights, criminal history check and WWCC.
• Provide evidence of immunisation as required for the role.

Join our Team today!

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• Creating a profile in our Calvary People Platform (if you are not an existing user)
• Attach a current resume.
• Provide a written response to the selection criteria.
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