Staff Specialist in Medical Oncology - Tamworth

Staff Specialist – Medical Oncology (1.0 FTE)

**Permanent Full-Time**

**Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital | North West Cancer Centre (NWCC)**

Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD)

Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital is seeking to appoint a Permanent Full-Time Staff Specialist in Medical Oncology** to join its established and integrated cancer service.

This is an opportunity to practise contemporary oncology within modern facilities, supported by a strong multidisciplinary team and a well-connected regional cancer network.

The Service

Tamworth Hospital is the major Rural Referral Hospital for North West NSW, with a $260 million acute services redevelopment completed in 2015. The hospital includes 348 treatment spaces and provides comprehensive specialist services across the region.

The **North West Cancer Centre (NWCC)** is co-located on site and delivers integrated:

• Medical Oncology
• Radiation Oncology
• Haematology
  
  

Facilities Include

• 12 treatment chairs
• Over 2,400 infusion procedures annually
• Servicing the North West and New England regions
  
  

NWCC is classified as a **Level 4 service**, offering a broad and rewarding oncology scope.

The Team

You Will Join a Collaborative Oncology Unit Consisting Of

• 2 Staff Specialist Medical Oncologists
• 1 Advanced Trainee
• 1 Ward SRMO
• 1 JMO
  
  

The service is closely connected to the broader **Hunter New England Cancer Network**, supporting peer collaboration, MDT engagement, and professional development.

The Role

You will provide contemporary, comprehensive, and patient-centred oncology care across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Responsibilities Include

• Admitting, consultative, diagnostic, procedural, and outpatient services
• Telehealth and outreach services (including Moree and Narrabri)
• Participation in the on-call roster
• Contribution to the general medical roster as required
• Clinical supervision and teaching of junior medical officers
• Active involvement in research and quality improvement initiatives
  
  

You Will Be Expected To

• Provide safe, effective, evidence-based specialist care
• Attend and participate in clinical handover
• Be available during rostered hours and on-call periods
• Contribute to service development within HNELHD
  
  

What This Position Offers

• Modern facilities within a major rural referral hospital
• Strong teaching and research programs
• Community outreach opportunities with meaningful regional impact
• Collegial relationships with local specialists and GPs
• Support through the HNE Cancer Network
• Professional autonomy with strong executive support
  
  

Selection Criteria / Mandatory Requirements

Applicants Must Have

• A primary medical degree registrable with **AHPRA**
• **FRACP (Medical Oncology)** and/or eligibility via an overseas-trained specialist pathway
• Demonstrated recent and comprehensive experience in **Medical Oncology**
• Eligibility for specialist registration in Australia
  
  

Tamworth Offers

• Affordable housing
• Short commute times
• Strong schooling options
• Direct flights to Sydney
• A vibrant regional community with cultural, sporting, and outdoor opportunities