Radiation Oncologist

Role & responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive radiation oncology consultation, treatment planning and clinical management of cancer patients.
• Evaluate patients and determine appropriate radiotherapy indications, intent and treatment protocols in coordination with the multidisciplinary oncology team.
• Take responsibility for the safe and effective clinical utilisation of the Elekta Harmony Pro Linear Accelerator.
• Prescribe and supervise external beam radiotherapy treatments, including 3D-CRT, IMRT, VMAT, IGRT and other clinically appropriate techniques.
• Review and approve treatment plans in coordination with Medical Physicists and Radiation Therapy Technologists.
• Ensure appropriate patient positioning, immobilisation, image verification and treatment delivery protocols.
• Perform regular on-treatment reviews (OTR) and monitor patients for treatment response, acute toxicities and complications.
• Manage radiation-related toxicities and coordinate supportive/palliative care wherever required.
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumour boards and contribute to treatment decisions involving surgery, medical oncology and supportive care.
• Ensure compliance with institutional radiation safety, quality assurance and clinical protocols, in coordination with the Medical Physics team and as per applicable regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records, treatment prescriptions, clinical notes, consent documentation and follow-up records.
• Participate in development, review and implementation of radiotherapy SOPs, clinical protocols and quality-improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to clinical audits, research, academic activities, teaching and training of residents, nursing staff, radiation therapists and other healthcare professionals.
• Support the institute's academic programmes, cancer-awareness initiatives and community outreach activities whenever required.
• Participate in tumour-specific and multidisciplinary clinics, including head & neck, breast, thoracic, gastrointestinal, gynaecological and other cancers as per institutional requirements.
• Ensure appropriate patient counselling regarding treatment objectives, expected benefits, possible side effects and follow-up.
• Work closely with the Radiation Oncology, Medical Physics, Radiotherapy Technology and Supportive Care teams to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Contribute to the optimal utilisation, clinical development and continuous improvement of the Elekta Harmony Pro Linear Accelerator service.
• Adhere to all institutional policies relating to patient safety, infection prevention, ethics, documentation and quality accreditation.

Preferred candidate profile

• MD/DNB in Radiation Oncology / Radiotherapy from a recognised institution.
• Valid registration with the MP Medical Council.
• Appropriate experience in external beam radiotherapy and modern radiation treatment techniques.
• Hands-on clinical experience with LINAC-based radiotherapy.
• Experience in IMRT, VMAT, IGRT and 3D-CRT is preferred.
• Experience with Elekta LINAC platforms, particularly Elekta Harmony / Harmony Pro, will be an advantage.
• Good understanding of CT simulation, treatment planning, image-guided radiotherapy and radiation treatment verification.
• Ability to independently evaluate patients, prescribe radiotherapy and review/approve treatment plans.
• Exposure to multidisciplinary cancer care and tumour board discussions.
• Understanding of radiation safety, quality assurance and regulatory requirements related to radiotherapy.
• Good communication and counselling skills with a patient-centred approach, particularly for patients from rural and economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
• Interest in clinical research, teaching, academic activities and evidence-based oncology practice.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Medical Physicists, Radiation Therapists, Medical Oncologists, Surgical Oncologists and the Supportive Care Team.