Clinical and Radiation Oncologist (George)

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Minimum Requirements

• 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.
• Multidisciplinary Team Proven Track record of working collaboratively alongside Consultants, Radiotherapists, Oncology Nurses,
• Pharmacists, and administrative staff.