Oncology Unit currently has 3 experienced part-time medical oncologists. We provide inpatient ward rounds and daily outpatient clinical services including telehealth to regional hospitals. Our day unit is staffed by trained oncology nurses and pharmacists and administers treatments 5 days per week.
Although we don't have radiotherapy facilities on site, we work closely with our radiation oncology colleagues both at the private oncology facility in Mackay and those at the Townsville University Hospital. We participate in a small number of clinical trials at present and are keen to expand that service with the appointment of another medical oncologist.
Remuneration value up to $486,537 p.a. comprising salary between $8,442.90 p.f. - $8,951.50 p.f. (L25-L27) or remuneration value up to $417,724 p.a. comprising salary between $7,060.20 p.f. - $8,200.80 p.f. (L18-L24); employer superannuation contribution (up to 12.75%), annual leave loading (17.5%), attraction and retention incentive allowance, career development allowance, career development leave 3.6 weeks p.a., professional indemnity cover,
plus overtime and on-call allowances.
Job description
This is a excellent QLD location and a popular tourist destination. This hospital has 305 beds and is the main referral hospital in Central Queensland, serving a population of over 250,000. The region's climate supports an outdoor lifestyle with an average of over 300 days of sunshine each year. You'll always find people dining alfresco, hiking and just enjoying the great outdoors. Child-care centres here are in abundance and are dedicated to the safety and stimulation of children. Schools in the area are all well equipped and provide the highest level of education, with an excellent reputation for achieving outstanding academic results. The area is expanding, with many people taking advantage of an abundance of affordable real estate and a superb, relaxed lifestyle. There is the choice between housing in the town, small acreage rural land or large properties for farming and grazing.