Principal House Officer (Radiation Oncology) CairnsResidents & Registrars (Healthcare & Medical)
Full time
About the Role:
As a Principal House Officer in Radiation Oncology, you'll be integral to our junior medical team, working across Icon Cancer Centre and Cairns Hospital.
Your primary focus will be delivering high-quality patient care under the guidance of senior Radiation Oncologists, and reporting to the Director of Training.
This role offers extensive hands-on experience, professional development opportunities, and is ideal for a doctor passionate about oncology.
This is a full-time 12-month maximum term Contract opportunity commencing February 2025.
Key Responsibilities: Participate with consultants and other members of the treatment team in all ways possible to deliver optimal patient care.Keep accurate documentation of patient examination history.Participate in the simulation process and develop knowledge of the treatment positions and techniques.Communicate effectively with the planning team to gain experience in critically evaluating treatment plans.Manage Radiation Oncology inpatients in consultation with clinical supervisors and liaise with multidisciplinary team members for issues relating to day-to-day patient care.Assess and treat the side effects of radiation treatment on patients.Effectively communicate with relatives, nursing, allied health and radiation therapy team members.Skills & Experience: Commitment to patient-centred care and continual professional development in a dynamic healthcare setting.Excellent organisational and time management skills.Ability to communicate with clarity both verbally (face-to-face and telephone) and written.Demonstrate effective and appropriate interpersonal skills.Demonstrate the ability to continually develop both personally and professional to meet the changing needs of your career and industry.Demonstrate a commitment to excellent service.Be open to new ideas and information.Have an interest and desire to help people.About Icon:
Icon Group is Australia's largest dedicated cancer care provider with a growing reach into New Zealand, Asia and UK.
With over 3500 employees, our Australian cancer services division is made up of 6 day oncology hospitals, 32 radiation oncology centres and 10 comprehensive centres offering medical oncology, haematology and radiation oncology services under one roof.
The group also encompasses chemotherapy compounding services and pharmacy.
Icon is dedicated to providing exceptional cancer care to communities across Australia.
Given the size of Icon, we can provide extensive opportunities within an ideal environment to progress your career, access far-reaching opportunities and be part of an innovative market leader at the forefront of cancer care.
Extra benefits for YOU: Career-Enhancing Training: Access dedicated, industry-recognized training courses to boost your career.Rewards & Recognition: Be part of a valued rewards program that acknowledges your hard work.Exclusive Discounts & Cashback: Save on hundreds of brands with our Ignite app.Novated Lease Options: Access convenient vehicle financing through our partner RemServ.Wellness Support: Utilize resources and tools to balance your psychological and physical health.We're excited for you to join us!
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Icon Group celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.
We encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds. Icon is committed to managing the risk of transmission of specified vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs) including COVID-19.
Certain roles may require the successful candidate to show evidence that they have been vaccinated against or are not susceptible to specified VPDs.
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