Radiation oncology

Queensland Radiation Oncology Advanced Training Network (QROTN) is part of the The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists, Faculty of Radiation Oncology (RANZCR) networked training model.

Read about the Faculty of Radiation Oncology on the RANZCR website.

A training network is a formalised system of training delivery, where:

• Trainees rotate between training sites within the network
• training sites are linked for the purpose of delivering the Faculty of Radiation Oncology training program
• trainees gain access to multiple radiation oncology facilities that offer different settings, tumour sites, clinical supervisors, patient groups and cultural issues
• trainees gain access to all experiences required to fulfill the Radiation Oncology Training Program Handbook

As a trainee, you will receive support through a competency-based training program. Read about the RANZCR Radiation Oncology learning outcomes.

Eligibility

To be eligible to undertake and be accepted into the college's training program, applicants must:

(a) be either a current advanced radiation oncology trainee or a new applicant

(b) a citizen of Australia or New Zealand or a permanent resident of Australia

(c)  have an interest in Radiation Oncology

(d) Be a graduate of a medical school recognised by the Medical Board of Australia and the Board of RANZCR (or have successfully completed both Part I and Part II AMC examinations for overseas Medical Graduates in Australia)

OR

(e) Be registered in a general scope of practice by the Medical Council of New Zealand.

OR

(f) Be a graduate of a medical school recognised by the registering authority of the country in which the RANZCR training program is conducted and the Board of RANZCR

AND

(d) Must hold general registration as a medical practitioner by the registering authority recognised by the Board of RANZCR, in the state or country in which RANZCR training program is conducted, without any restriction, conditions, suspension, or cancellation (unless otherwise specifically approved in writing by the College) Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

(g) Have completed at least two full years in an accredited hospital as an intern/resident or equivalent by the planned commencement of the advertised training position.

Applying

In February 2024 the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) implemented a selection into specialty training process which applies to all new accredited training positions commencing from 2025 onwards.

The trainee selection process is a comprehensive system designed to identify and appoint high-calibre candidates for training positions within RANZCR.

Applying to RANZCR specialty training positions commencing in 2025

For all accredited training positions commencing in 2025, applicants are required to register with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR). This registration will need to be completed prior to any trainee job applications submitted to the RMO Campaign.

To initiate the College registration process, candidates must create a profile in the RANZCR system via https://www.myranzcr.com/applications/. You will be prompted to answer eligibility screening questions, upon meeting the criteria you will complete the registration form and then pay the fee.

If you have any questions about this aspect of your application, please contact ROTraining@ranzcr.edu.au

• Eligibility Criteria can be found here: https://www.ranzcr.com/join-our-professions/rad-onc/training-programs
• You will need to upload your qualifications, confirmation of medical registration and your PGY 1 and 2 documents via the online application form.
• The cost of registering with the College is $800 AUD and will need to be paid on submission of your application. https://www.ranzcr.com/college/membership/fees

The College will then verify the eligibility documents and issue a College Registration Verification Number (CRVN) This CRVN is used in all network applications and will be valid until the end of each calendar year.

Queensland, candidates apply directly to the training network(s) and will need to submit their College Registration Verification Number (CRVN) as part of their application.

Applications for the RMO Campaign are open from Monday 3 June closing Monday 1 July 2024. You must upload all supporting documentation and consult your referees before completing the online application. The system automatically generates referee reports and emails them to your nominated referees when you complete the referee section. Please ensure your referees are aware of this process. If referee reports are not available, you may not be eligible for selection.

The selection process is competitive therefore, if you desire entry to the Queensland Radiation Oncology Training Network it is recommended that you make Radiation Oncology advanced training position your first preference. If you need help completing your preferences at Step 10: Preference section in the application, use the Radiation oncology preference guide. [PDF 291.68 KB]

Participating facilities

Queensland Radiation Oncology Advanced training is at the following facilities:

• Princess Alexandra Hospital
• Radiation Oncology, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Raymond Terrace Brisbane (ROPART)
• Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital
• Sunshine Coast University Hospital
• Townsville University Hospital, North Qld Oncology Cancer Centre.
• GenesisCare John Flynn Hospital, Tugun
• GenesisCare Wesley Private Hospital, Brisbane
• ICON Cancer Centre - Liz Plummer Cancer Centre, Cairns
• ICON Cancer Centre - Gold Coast University Hospital
• ICON Cancer Centre - St Andrew's Hospital, Toowoomba

Read about the training sites [PDF 129.81 KB], including information about contact details.

Successful applicants will be required to rotate through regional and metropolitan training sites. All trainees should anticipate a minimum of 1-2 years in regional training sites.

Interview, selection and offer dates

The Queensland Radiation Oncology Training Network selects trainees via an annual, state-wide recruitment process that is facilitated by members of the QROTN Network Governance Committee. All network sites are actively involved in the recruitment and interview process.

Applicants are selected based on interview performance, referee reports and CV scoring.

Applications close on Monday 1 July 2024. Applicants shortlisted for interview will be notified COB Wednesday 24^th July for an interview on Friday 16^th August 2024.

Successful applicants will receive a formal letter of offer from the Training Network Director on behalf of the QROTN in late August 2024.

Key dates

You can apply for a position via the RMO campaign. Applications for the campaign are open Monday 3 June to Monday 1 July 2024.

More information

To find out more about the training, email Micaele Howard, Education Support Officer, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital at micaele.howard@health.qld.gov.au.

You can also find out about working in radiation oncology on the Medi-Nav website.