Locum medical position

The Juravinski Cancer Centre at is seeking a full time locum Medical Oncologist to work within the Division of Medical Oncology at the Juravinski Cancer Centre. The position is currently open and will be offered initially for a six month term. This position is eligible for funding through the Provincial Oncology Alternate Payment Plan.

The Juravinski Cancer Centre is the Regional Cancer Centre for the Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant LHIN. It is a large academic cancer centre located adjacent to the and Cancer Centre, in Hamilton . There were approximately 4,100 new systemic therapy consultations seen during the last year and close to 130,000 total visits over the year (including treatment visits) for the systemic therapy program. The program treats all major disease sites and is a tertiary referral centre for sarcoma, CNS tumors, gynecological oncology and bone marrow transplantation. The successful applicant would be expected to work within the Central Nervous System tumor group. There are also opportunities for an additional clinical area such as the genito-urinary disease site group. However, we would be open to further discussion about alternate disease sites. Participation in relevant disease site multidisciplinary activities is required. Candidates would also be expected to participate in the medical oncology on call roster (average 2 days per month) and the ward attending service for the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre (one week every 3 to 4 months). A hospitalist program as MRP exists for the daily management of oncology inpatients.

The Juravinski Cancer Centre has a very active clinical trials program across the spectrum of oncological disease from phase I through phase III clinical trials. The successful applicant would have the opportunity to participate and enrol patients in the clinical trials program. Multiple opportunities exist for clinical and Health Services Research. Opportunities for involvement in the Medical Oncology Residency Training Program, exist for interested individuals.

Candidates would be expected to possess the following:  a certificate of registration for a valid license to practice in the province of Ontario issued by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario  and FRCP in Internal Medicine with subspecialty training in Medical Oncology, or equivalent qualifications  membership in the Canadian Medical Protective Association, or equivalent  additional Fellowship training would be advantageous but is not a prerequisite

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their curriculum vitae prior to August 14, 2020 to:

Dr. Peter Ellis

Head, Division of Medical Oncology

Professor, Department of Oncology, McMaster University

Juravinski Cancer Centre

699 Concession Street

Hamilton, Ontario L8V 5C2

Phone: 905 387 9711 extension 67658

Fax: 905 575 6326 email: [email protected]