Radiation Oncology Consultant (Associate/Consultant/Senior)

About the role

The Associate/Consultant/Senior Consultant in Radiation Oncology provides safe, high‑quality, evidence‑based radiation therapy to oncology patients at the National University Cancer Institute Singapore. The role spans the full clinical pathway, from patient assessment to survivorship care, and includes leadership, education, and research responsibilities.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive radiation oncology consultations, assess staging, determine treatment intent, and obtain informed consent.
• Develop individualized radiation treatment plans using advanced techniques such as IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, SRS, IGRT, brachytherapy, and adaptive radiotherapy.
• Perform target volume delineation and organ‑at‑risk contouring with CT, MRI, and PET‑CT imaging.
• Supervise treatment delivery, ensure compliance with radiation safety regulations, and conduct on‑treatment reviews.
• Manage acute toxicities, coordinate supportive care, and participate in multidisciplinary tumour boards.
• Provide input for combined modality treatments and handle radiation emergencies with on‑call coverage.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in the electronic medical record system.

Required profile

• Board‑certified radiation oncologist with experience in a tertiary cancer centre.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership and ability to mentor junior staff.
• Active involvement in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education.
• Engagement in clinical or translational research related to radiation oncology.

Required skills

• Intensity‑Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)
• Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT)
• Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)
• Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)
• Image‑Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT)
• Brachytherapy
• Adaptive radiotherapy
• Target volume delineation
• Organ‑at‑risk contouring
• Radiation treatment planning
• Radiation safety compliance
• Multimodality imaging (CT, MRI, PET‑CT)