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General Practitioner in Oncology, Gyne Oncology - BC Cancer Vancouver
General Practitioner in Oncology, Gyne Oncology
BC Cancer, Vancouver Cancer Centre
Regular Full-Time (1.0FTE)
Vancouver, BC, Canada
As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.
BC Cancer – Vancouver is looking for a full-time family physician to work within the Medical Oncology and Radiation Oncology Departments as a General Practitioner in Oncology (GPO) with a focus in gynecologic cancers. This GPO will work as part of a small, collaborative, collegial and engaged team; this GPO will work half of the time with 3 radiation oncologists and half of the time with 3 medical oncologists on the gyne-oncology team. This GPO will help to manage gynecologic cancer patients primarily in the outpatient setting but also support inpatient, indirect and remote care; this GPO will help care for patients throughout their entire treatment pathway including primary treatment through survivorship. The gyne-oncology cancer team works within and is supported by a full function cancer centre with 30 Radiation oncologists, 40 Medical oncologists, 10 Gyne-oncologists and 11 GPOs, alongside dedicated, sub-specialized radiologists, pathologists and palliative care doctors as well as sub-specialized ancillary support (nutritionists, social work, sexual medicine etc) in a UBC affiliated teaching and academic hospital. The role is extremely interesting and profoundly meaningful to patients.
There is no on-call service or evening work associated with this role. No previous experience in oncology is required. The department will support the successful applicant in developing the requisite expertise for the role, including an Introductory GPO course in Vancouver.
The Vancouver Clinic is the largest facility within BC Cancer and works in close collaboration with the BC Cancer Research Centre (BCCRC) and Vancouver General Hospital (VGH), both of which are in close proximity. The clinic has a longstanding reputation for clinical excellence and academia.
Applicants must be eligible for licensure as a family practitioner in British Columbia, have Canadian certification (FRCP, FRCS or CCFP) at the time of appointment, and should be suitable for appointment to the University of British Columbia. Preferred start date is as soon as possible.
Questions regarding the position can be directed to:
Dr. Paris-Ann Ingledew
Clinical Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine
University of British Columbia
Department Head, Radiation Oncology
BC Cancer-Vancouver
Email: pingledew@bccancer.bc.ca
Or
Dr. Brandon Bernard
Clinical Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine
University of British Columbia
Associate Department Head, Medical Oncology
BC Cancer - Vancouver
Email: brandon.bernard@bccancer.bc.ca
To apply, please include a letter expressing your interest along with your curriculum vitae directed to:
Adeline Chan
Advisor, Talent Acquisition
Closing date for applications: June 30th, 2022
The BC Cancer (www.bccancer.bc.ca) is committed to reducing the incidence of cancer, reducing the mortality from cancer, and improving the quality of life of those living with cancer. BC Cancer provides a comprehensive cancer control program for the people of British Columbia in partnership with regional health authorities to deliver a range of cancer services, which include prevention, screening and early detection, diagnosis and treatment, research, education, supportive care, rehabilitation and palliative care. It operates six regional cancer centres in Surrey, Kelowna, Vancouver, Victoria, Abbotsford and Prince George, along with two research centres that conduct research into the causes and cures for cancer.
BC Cancer is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), which plans, manages and evaluates specialty and province-wide health care services across BC. PHSA embodies values that reflect a commitment to excellence. These include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.
PHSA and BC Cancer are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.
