General Surgical Oncologist
General Surgical Oncologist
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Job Summary
Job Title:
General Surgical Oncologist
Work Site:
Vancouver General Hospital
Status:
Locum
Start Date:
To be mutually agreed upon
Compensation Type:
FeeforService
Come work as a General Surgical Oncologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
The Division of General Surgery at the University of British Columbia invites applications for a fulltime oneyear locum position in Surgical Oncology with a focus on general surgical oncology. The dates are flexible and could start between July 1Sept 30 2024 and end Mar 30Jun 30 2025.
The Division of General Surgery at the University of British Columbia maintains a clinical practice at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) and the University of British Columbia Hospital (UBCH). The division currently includes 22 general surgeons with areas of expertise in trauma surgical oncology hepatobiliary and transplant surgery.
Clinical responsibilities will include directing care and surgical management of patients with premalignant and malignant disease. Training and experience in all areas of surgical oncology are required and supspecialty skills are appreciated but not essential. Work performed will include but is not limited to assessment of patients in clinic and in the hospital developing multidisciplinary management plans and performing surgery on appropriate candidates. Participation in regular multidisciplinary tumor conferences is required. Participation in the Acute Care Surgery service at VGH will be considered depending on the applicants skill set and experience.
Academic productivity is encouraged but not expected. Research support is available in the form of a research coordinator statistician and coop students. The candidate will participate in training and supervision of medical students general surgery residents and surgical oncology fellows.
The candidate will be expected to have completed a residency program in general surgery and fellowship in surgical oncology. They will be eligible for licensure in the province of British Columbia.
Please submit applications including CV cover letter and names of 3 references.
Qualifications
Education Licensing & Experience:
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Desired
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Desired
- Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) Mandatory
- Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)Mandatory
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC) Mandatory
- Surgical Skills Mandatory
Closing Statement
Interested in applying Feel free to reach out to Khuushali Raja Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: or click Apply Now.
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WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH
VCH is a world class innovator in medical care research and teaching delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH we embrace thinking boldly taking smart risks and going first when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.
- Comprehensive health benefits package including MSP extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
- Grow your career with employerpaid training and leadership development opportunities
- Wellness supports including counselling critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
- Awardwinning recognition programs to honour staff medical staff and volunteers
At Vancouver Coastal Health our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices diverse teams and inclusive environments which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equitydeserving communities including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canadas Top 100 Employers in 2024.
Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.
Employment Type
Full-Time
