Associate Consultant – Radiation Oncology

About the role

The Associate Consultant will provide comprehensive radiation oncology services within the National University Health System, delivering patient‑centred care across a range of cancer sites. This role combines clinical duties, teaching, and research to support the institution’s mission and core values.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct radiation oncology consultations, assess patients, stage disease, determine treatment intent and obtain informed consent.
• Develop individualized 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 using CT, MRI and PET‑CT imaging.
• Supervise and verify treatment delivery, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and the Radiation Protection Act.
• Manage acute toxicities, conduct on‑treatment reviews and coordinate supportive care with multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in tumour board meetings and provide input for combined modality treatments.
• Provide on‑call coverage for radiation oncology emergencies as scheduled.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and adhere to quality‑assurance and governance standards.
• Contribute to teaching of registrars, residents, medical students and allied health professionals.

Required profile

• Qualified medical professional with expertise in radiation oncology.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver comprehensive cancer care and collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to teaching, training and continuous professional development.
• Willingness to uphold institutional policies, safety regulations and core values.

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 and organ‑at‑risk contouring
• CT, MRI and PET‑CT imaging interpretation
• Radiation safety and compliance with the Radiation Protection Act