Advanced Trainee - Lismore Base Hospital
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Remuneration: $110,986 - $139,187
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM27033
Advanced Trainee - Medical Oncology
Lismore Base Hospital
Apply now for an Medical Oncology Advanced Trainee (Registrar) position at the Lismore Base Hospital for the 2026 clinical year. The successful applicant will gain valuable experience in our hospital in the beautiful Northern NSW LHD, working under the guidance of highly experienced senior clinicians as part of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) training program.
Our medical oncologists have a patient-focused, evidence-based and compassionate approach to cancer care across a range of cancer types. The Medical Oncology Advanced Trainee will be in an accredited Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) training program. The Advanced Trainee will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise junior medical officers (JMOs) and medical students. It is also expected that the Advanced Trainee participates in the clinical meetings and teaching and be subject to training and performance reviews.
Where you'll be working
The North Coast Cancer Institute – Lismore Cancer Care and Haematology Unit (NCCI) provides radiotherapy, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, and biological therapies as well as a range of supportive therapies such as blood transfusions to patients with solid tumours, haematological malignancies, and patients with non-cancerous blood disorders.
The Unit provides the latest evidence-based practices, participates in clinical trials, and has allied health staff on-site to provide supportive care.
The NCCI is linked to Lismore Base Hospital which is an acute referral hospital of 280 beds on the Far North Coast of NSW, serving a population of approximately 170,000 people on the Far North Coast of NSW and has a busy Emergency Department (41,000 presentations annually & 55 beds/treatment spaces), 12 bed ICU and 6 bed Coronary Care Unit.
After a recent $312 million renovation, the new health facilities allow for contemporary models of care that clinicians and staff are excited to deliver in their local community. We provide a wide range of medical and surgical specialties and subspecialties, as well as the majority of specialty services. LBH plays an important role in providing high level specialist services on a regional level.
LBH is an affiliated teaching hospital for medical students from the University of Sydney, University of Wollongong, University of Western Sydney, University of Newcastle, Bond University, University of Queensland and Griffith University. The hospital has a strong commitment to teaching and support for its Junior Medical Officers.
Our region encompasses World Heritage listed rainforests and the pristine beaches of Evans Head, Ballina, Lennox Head and Byron Bay. This area is blessed by year-round sun, a tropical climate and a short winter. From lush hinterland villages, to Mount Warning, national parks, and sparkling beaches, the region is full of natural wonders and vibrant destinations all within a short drive from Lismore.
What you'll be doing
The primary purpose of the Advanced Trainee in Medical Oncology is to provide effective clinical management of patients, under appropriate supervision by Attending Medical Officers (AMOs), including patient assessment, making treatment decisions, performing procedures, and maintaining adequate medical records; and to develop expertise in medical practice, in a complex clinical environment. This includes supervised general medical management of patients admitted to specialist departments.
The Medical Oncology Advanced Trainee will be in an accredited Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) training program within the Medical Oncology Department in a network of hospitals, or an individual hospital. The Advanced Trainee will be assigned to the Medical Oncology Department for the specified term and will undertake specific tasks and responsibilities at that Hospital. The Advanced Trainee will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise junior medical officers (JMOs) and medical students. It is also expected that the Advanced Trainee participates in the clinical meetings and teaching and be subject to training and performance reviews.
Decision making and supervision will be at the appropriate level according to the trainee’s skills, knowledge and experience. The medical officer will be expected to adopt a progressively more independent approach to patient management according to their experience, under the guidance of and at the discretion of the appropriate Attending Medical Officer (AMO). All patients managed within the hospitals of the health service are under the direct care of a specialist medical practitioner. All decisions regarding their care are to be clearly communicated with the specialist responsible for that care.
These positions are based in NNSWLHD at The Tweed Hospital or Lismore Base Hospital, as the advertised position indicates.
There are eleven networks of hospitals, or individual hospitals, as follows.
Liverpool, Macarthur, St Vincent's, Bankstown, Royal North Shore Network, Prince of Wales, St George & Sutherland, St George Private, Wollongong, Royal Prince Alfred (Lifehouse), Concord, Westmead, Nepean, Blacktown, Orange (2 days a week in one of the three month rotations), Calvary Mater Newcastle, Tamworth, Coffs Harbour, Gosford, The Tweed Hospital, Lismore Base Hospital, Port Macquarie, Orange Base Hospital.
Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role (please address these in your response)
Advanced ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgment and expertise.
Advanced ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams, including the sharing of appropriate information internally and externally with key persons or services.
Advanced verbal, written and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to vary communication style in line with the understanding of the needs of diverse audiences.
Advanced ability to prioritise workloads and display a flexible approach to meet changing situations in a demanding and unpredictable clinical environment with good time management skills.
Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
Commitment to participating in training and development opportunities to further develop skills and knowledge in the area of Medical Oncology, with a capacity for self-directed learning.
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For role related queries or questions contact the Lismore JMO Unit via NNSWLHD-LIS-JMORecruitment@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 16 October 2025