Medical Oncologists – New Zealand – AR-231 – Consultant – Oncology – Both North and South Islands – Cancer Specialists

I am calling all board certified Medical Oncologists who are open to a minimum 12 months’ commitment to New Zealand with vacancies available all over New Zealand. Our need to hire more Medical Oncologists is driven by our government’s health initiative as they invest $600,000,000 into improve their response to our needs. Priority will be given to MOs who are board certified in countries that WHO has determined has a healthcare system comparable to that of New Zealand.

Note: All MOs must live and work in New Zealand. These positions are not suitable for telehealth.

Title Medical Oncologist
Reports to Clinical Director
Date Open Applications and Expressions of Interest are Welcome!
Job band (indicative) ASMS MECA / Compensation depends on years’ experience

The Health System in Aotearoa is entering a period of transformation as they implement the Pae Ora/Healthy Futures vision of a reformed system where people live longer in good health, have improved quality of life, and there is equity between all groups.

They want to build a healthcare system that works collectively and cohesively around a shared set of values and a culture that enables everyone to bring their best to work and feel proud when they go home to their whānau, friends and community. The reforms are expected to achieve five system shifts. These are:
1. The health system will reinforce Te Tiriti, Waitangi Treaty principles and obligations.
2. All people will be able to access a comprehensive range of support in their local communities to help them stay well.
3. Everyone will have equal access to high quality emergency and specialist care when they need it.
4. Digital services will provide more people the care they need in their homes and communities.
5. Health and care workers will be valued and well-trained for the future health system.

Te Mauri o Rongo – The New Zealand Health Charter
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The foundation for how they ensure our people are empowered, safe and supported while working to deliver a successful healthcare system, is Te Mauri o Rongo – the New Zealand Health Charter. It guides all of us as we work towards a healthcare system that is more responsive to the needs of, and accessible to all people in Aotearoa New Zealand.

It applies to everyone in their organisation and sits alongside their code of conduct as our guiding document.

Te Mauri o Rongo consists of four pou (pillars) within it, including:

1. Wairuatanga – working with heart, the strong sense of purpose and commitment to service that health workers bring to their mahi.
2. Rangatiratanga – as organisations we support our people to lead. We will know our people; we will grow those around us and be accountable with them in contributing to Pae Ora for all.
3. Whanaungatanga – we are a team, and together a team of teams. Regardless of our role, we work together for a common purpose. We look out for each other and keep each other safe.
4. Te Korowai Āhuru – a cloak which seeks to provide safety and comfort to the workforce.

These values underpin how they relate to each other as they serve our whānau and communities.

Together we will do this by:
• caring for the people
• recognising, supporting and valuing our people and the work we all do
• working together to design and deliver services, and
• defining the competencies and behaviours we expect from everyone.

About the role
The primary purpose of the role is to:
To plan and manage the assessment and treatment of patients referred to Oncology Services. To provide specialist oncology inpatient, outpatient, and day patient services for patients referred to Oncology Service.

Key Result Area Expected Outcomes / Performance Indicators
To provide medical oncology – related diagnostic, investigative, treatment and consultative services
• In collaboration with the other SMOs, assume responsibility for treating a portfolio of specific cancer types with this reflected in MDT attendance and in main CPD activities
• Holds regular outpatient clinics to see new patients, patients on treatment and follow up as required
• Take responsibility for tasks delegated to other members of the care team
• Provide outreach clinic services by telehealth and visiting peripheral centres as required
• Provide a consultative service to wards as required
• Participate in planned patient discharge and interdisciplinary meetings
To provide high quality oncologic care • To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of best medical oncology practice
• To see urgent new patients as clinically required within an overall workload managed by the service
• To provide treatment in a timely manner, as resources allow
• To produce accurate, timely and clear clinical notes and communications
• To facilitate treatment in accordance with Health NZs value “in people’s homes and communities” where this is possible
• To reduce hospital admission and length of stay
• To facilitate seamless transitions for patients between parts of the health service at different times in the “cancer journey”

To provide training and educational programmes as required
• Participate in service development and clinical leadership roles for the Oncology Service as required
• Meet with nursing and allied health professional Oncology Service staff as required.
• Maintain appropriate College of Physicians certification to supervise basic and advanced trainees
• Participate in informal and didactic teaching sessions for medical, nursing and wider oncology staff
• Participate in Oncology Service CPE and hospital CME programmes
• Assisting agencies and voluntary support bodies to have a sound understanding of clinical speciality practice and services available.

To maintain clinical competence through participation in clinical and/or laboratory based research activities or in recertification programmes of appropriate college and medical council. • Maintain appropriate Medical Council certification and participate in College of Physicians CPD programme
• Participate in oncology research programme as principle or co-investigator for external studies

Continuous quality improvement
• Active participation in oncology and quality activities
• Initiate clinical research projects and clinical audit
• Review and implement international advances in Oncology management
• Attend conferences and workshops, nationally and internationally, relevant to work practice
• Initiate relevant basic research projects in collaboration with other departments
• Initiate and facilitate collaborative clinical trials, both national and international with particular emphasis on randomised controlled trials
• Contribute to the development of an integrated regional and national oncology service

Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Remains focused on the pursuit of Māori health gain as well as achieving equitable health outcomes for Māori.
• Supports tangata whenua- and mana whenua-led change to deliver mana motuhake and Māori self-determination in the design, delivery and monitoring of health care if resources allow and where deemed appropriate.
• Actively supports kaimahi Māori by improving attraction, recruitment, retention, development, and leadership.
Equity
• Commits to helping all people achieve equitable health outcomes.
• Demonstrates awareness of colonisation and power relationships.
• Demonstrates critical consciousness and on-going self-reflection and self-awareness in terms of the impact of their own culture on interactions and service delivery.
• Shows a willingness to personally take a stand for equity.
• Supports Māori-led and Pacific-led responses.

Innovation & Improvement
• Is open to new ideas and create a culture where individuals at all levels bring their ideas on how to ‘do it better’ to the table.
• Models an agile approach –tries new approaches, learns quickly, adapts fast.
• Develops and maintains appropriate external networks to support current knowledge of leading practices.

Collaboration and Relationship Management
• Models good team player behaviour, working with colleagues to not allow silo thinking and behaviour at decision making level to get in the way of doing our best and collegially supports others to do the same.
• Works with peers in Hauora Māori Service and Pacific Health Business Unit to ensure the voice of and direct aspirations of Māori and Pacific People are reflected in planning and delivery of services.

Health & safety
• Exercises leadership and due diligence in Health and Safety matters and ensures the successful implementation of Health and Safety strategy and initiatives.
• Takes all reasonably practicable steps to eliminate and mitigate risks and hazards in the workplace that could cause harm, placing employee, contractor and others’ health, safety, and wellbeing centrally, alongside high-quality patient outcomes.
• Leads, champions, and promotes continual improvement in health and wellbeing to create a healthy and safe culture.

Compliance and Risk
• Takes responsibility to ensure appropriate risk reporting, management and mitigation activities are in place.
• Ensures compliance with all relevant statutory, safety and regulatory requirements applicable to the Business Unit.
• Understands, and operates within, the financial & operational delegations of their role, ensuring peers and team members are also similarly aware.

Relationships
External and Internal
• General Practitioners
• Specialists in Private Practice, or in other hospitals
• Relevant Patient Support Agencies
• Regional clinicians and Laboratories
• Cancer Networks
• Patients and patient families
• Oncology Service inpatient and outpatient nursing, pharmacy, radiation therapy administrative and allied health staff
• SMO and RMO staff within the Hospital, including surgical specialists, radiologists, pathologists, physicians, specialist nurses
• Medical students, other health professionals, students

About you – to succeed in this role
You will have Essential:
• Specialist qualification in medical oncology
• Qualifications recognised for specialist registration with the New Zealand Medical Council
• Current Annual Practising Certificate
• Professional memberships required – FRACP
• Be able to work under pressure and prioritise a heavy clinical workload
• Have excellent written and communication skills
• Demonstrate a team approach to work and a collaborative working relationship with management
• A relevant graduate and post-graduate qualification.
• Experience in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action.
• A valid, NZ driver’s license and ability to drive to peripheral oncology clinics

Desired:
• Completed an oncology fellowship
• Prior experience in oncology research/publications/oncology clinical trials

You will be able to
Essential:
• Demonstrate an understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, including how to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way in your role.
• Take care of own physical and mental wellbeing, and have the stamina needed to go the distance.
• Maximise the quality and contributions of individuals and teams to achieve the organisation’s vision, purpose and goals.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with people at all levels within the public and private sectors, related industry and community interest groups and the wider national and international communities.
• Demonstrate a strong drive to deliver and take personal responsibility.
• Demonstrate self-awareness of your impact on people and invests in your own leadership practice to continuously grow and improve.
• Demonstrate the highest standards of personal, professional and institutional behaviour through commitment, loyalty and integrity.

This position description is intended as an insight to the main tasks and responsibilities required in the role and is not intended to be exhaustive. It may be subject to change, in consultation with the job holder.