Unaccredited Oncology Registrar Warrnambool, Victoria | 12-Month Fixed Term | 86 Hours Per Fortnight
Build your Oncology experience while enjoying an exceptional Victorian coastal lifestyle.
This is a 12-month fixed-term position, working 86 hours per fortnight, providing an excellent opportunity for a junior doctor looking to consolidate their oncology experience, strengthen their CV and prepare for future formal advanced training.
Based at the Warrnambool Campus, you will join a supportive multidisciplinary cancer care team and work closely with experienced Consultant Medical Oncologists.
The Opportunity Working alongside Consultant Medical Oncologists, the successful candidate will gain valuable exposure to the clinical management of patients across the oncology service.
The role will provide experience across both inpatient and day oncology settings, including:
- Day-to-day clinical management of oncology inpatients
- Assessment and review of patients within the Day Oncology Unit
- Management of patients admitted to acute medical wards
- Participation in Consultant-led ward rounds
- Attendance and participation in multidisciplinary team meetings
- Clinical assessment and formulation of management plans
- Liaison with nursing, allied health and other medical teams
- Communication with patients and their families
- Participation in clinical audits and quality improvement activities
- Supervision and support of junior medical staff where required
This is an ideal position for a doctor who is committed to developing a career in Oncology and wants to gain meaningful clinical experience within an established regional cancer service.
Training & Professional Development The position offers excellent opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development.
You will benefit from:
- Regular clinical supervision from Consultant Medical Oncologists
- Exposure to a broad range of oncology presentations
- Participation in multidisciplinary cancer care
- Internal and external professional development opportunities
- Clinical teaching and mentoring
- Opportunities to strengthen your CV ahead of future training applications
- Development of skills in the assessment and management of complex oncology patients
The role provides an excellent stepping stone for doctors considering future Medical Oncology or physician training.
About South West Healthcare
South West Healthcare (SWH) is the largest health service in South West Victoria and provides a comprehensive range of healthcare services across the region.
Services include:
- Acute hospital care
- Medical and surgical services
- Mental health
- Rehabilitation
- Aged care
- Primary healthcare
- Community health
- Specialist services
SWH is the lead agency for the South West Local Health Service Network, providing healthcare across a large regional catchment.
The organisation is committed to its values of:
Care | Respect | Excellence | Integrity | Leadership
The successful applicant will join an organisation strongly committed to delivering high-quality healthcare to the local community.
Remuneration & Benefits
The position offers excellent employment conditions and benefits, including:
- 12-month fixed-term appointment
- 86 hours per fortnight
- Excellent salary packaging options
- Salary packaging for meals and entertainment
- Novated leasing
- Additional superannuation contribution options
- Internal and external career development
- Ongoing clinical supervision
- Mentoring and resilience programs
- Leadership development opportunities
- Excellent terms and conditions of employment