Clinical and Radiation Oncologist (George)

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**Overview** This role is for a Clinical and Radiation Oncologist at Cancercare SA, based in George. The position involves delivering comprehensive oncology care within a clinical environment, encompassing patient assessment, treatment planning, monitoring, and collaborative work with various healthcare professionals. **What you will do** * Provide comprehensive oncology care, including patient consultations, diagnosis, treatment planning and follow-up. * Assess new patients and determine appropriate treatment plans. * Oversee radiotherapy planning, including treatment delineation, plan approval and treatment checks. * Monitor patients receiving radiotherapy and chemotherapy, assessing treatment response, toxicity and clinical outcomes. * Provide inpatient and ward-based care, including appropriate management of oncology patients. * Collaborate with Medical Officers, nursing teams, referring doctors, general practitioners and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care. * Participate in multidisciplinary and combined clinics, clinical meetings and continuing medical education. * Complete clinical documentation, medical reports, treatment authorisations and funder motivations accurately and timeously. * Participate in after-hours clinical support and emergency call-outs as required. * Contribute to building referral relationships and strengthening Cancercare's presence within the medical community. * Lead oncological emergencies, acute symptom management, and supportive care protocols. * Execute palliative care principles, pain management and end-of-life care planning. * Practice in line with medico-legal requirements, patient consent standards, and data protection privacy legislation (e.g., POPIA/HIPAA). **Requirements (from the original advert)** * MBChB and MMed in Clinical/Radiation Oncology, or an equivalent recognised qualification. * Completed postgraduate specialist training in Clinical/Radiation Oncology. * Appropriate registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), including specialist registration. * At least four years' relevant post-qualification experience, as specified in the job profile. * Strong clinical judgement, analytical and problem-solving skills. * Excellent communication, organisational and time-management skills. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365. * Proficiency in specialized Oncology EMR / Practice Management platforms. * Proficiency in AI-powered oncology platforms is advantageous. * Proven track record of working collaboratively alongside Consultants, Radiotherapists, Oncology Nurses, Pharmacists, and administrative staff in a Multidisciplinary Team. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for a qualified Clinical and Radiation Oncologist with a postgraduate specialist qualification and appropriate HPCSA registration. The ideal candidate will have at least four years of relevant post-qualification experience, strong clinical judgement, excellent communication and organizational skills, and proficiency in relevant software. They should be adept at providing comprehensive oncology care, managing patients, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, handling emergencies, and adhering to medico-legal standards. A proven track record of collaborative work within a multidisciplinary team is essential. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/clinical-and-radiation-oncologist-george-cancercare-sa Source: myjobmag

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