Consultant Radiation Oncologist

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment and management of patients with cancer requiring radiation therapy.

• Evaluate patients and determine the appropriate role of radiotherapy within their overall treatment plan.

• Develop individualized radiation treatment plans based on clinical, imaging, and pathological findings.

• Deliver and supervise radiation therapy in accordance with established clinical protocols.

• Provide treatment for a broad range of solid tumours, as appropriate to the candidate’s expertise.

• Perform and interpret appropriate clinical assessments and treatment-related evaluations.

• Utilize advanced radiotherapy techniques where appropriate, including IMRT, VMAT, IGRT, SBRT, SRS, and other modern radiation treatment modalities.

• Manage patients receiving definitive, adjuvant, neoadjuvant, and palliative radiotherapy.

• Monitor treatment response, side effects, and potential complications throughout the course of therapy.

• Provide appropriate follow-up and long-term surveillance following treatment.

• Collaborate closely with medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, physicists, dosimetrists, and other multidisciplinary specialists.

• Participate in multidisciplinary tumour board and cancer care meetings.

• Provide patient counselling and education regarding treatment options, expected outcomes, and potential side effects.

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and treatment records.

• Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement, and departmental development initiatives.

• Support teaching, training, and supervision of junior medical staff where required.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of evidence-based radiation oncology protocols and services.

Qualifications

• Board certification or recognised specialist qualification in Radiation Oncology / Radiation Therapy.

• Fellowship or recognised advanced training in Radiation Oncology preferred.

• Recognised Tier 1 specialist qualification, including ABMS, Canadian Royal College certification, UK CCT/CCST, European Board, or an equivalent recognised qualification.

• Minimum 3–5 years of post-specialisation experience in Radiation Oncology.

• Significant experience in the management of patients with solid tumours using radiation therapy.

• Strong experience in modern radiation treatment techniques and treatment planning.

• Experience working within a multidisciplinary oncology team.

• Eligibility for Consultant-level licensing with DHA, DOH, or MOHAP.

Required Skills

• Strong expertise in Radiation Oncology.

• Comprehensive cancer assessment and treatment planning.

• Advanced radiotherapy techniques, including IMRT, VMAT, IGRT, SBRT, and/or SRS.

• Definitive, adjuvant, neoadjuvant, and palliative radiotherapy.

• Management of radiation-related side effects and complications.

• Multidisciplinary oncology care.

• Strong clinical judgement and treatment decision-making abilities.

• Excellent patient counselling and communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary cancer care team.

• Strong leadership, collaboration, and teamwork skills.

• Commitment to patient safety and high-quality cancer care.

• Commitment to evidence-based clinical practice and continuous professional development.

Compensation

An attractive tax-free package will be offered based on the candidate’s qualifications, clinical expertise, radiation oncology experience, and professional background.