St Vincent's Radiation Oncology, St Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst
Location
St Vincent's Radiation Oncology is situated in the eastern suburb of Darlinghurst, a 15 minute walk to Sydney CBD and five minutes to the café and boutique shopping strip of Oxford Street Paddington. The area is renowned for its restaurants and busy nightlife, and the diversity of choice in shopping. Centrally located between the city centre and the beaches of Sydney's Eastern Suburbs and equally close to the Harbour foreshores, St Vincent's provides the ideal work location for those with a penchant for sampling the good life.
Equipment
The department is located in a brightly appointed purpose built facility and has one Siemens Primus Linear Accelerator (6/10MeV), a Pantak Therapax DXT 300 Superficial/Ortho unit, a Nucletron Microselectron HDR Brachytherapy Unit, and Lantis Record and Verify system. Access is granted to St Vincent's Hospital Radiation Therapists to utilise a privately owned CT Simulator and CMS Xio planning system situated on the campus.
Staff
Radiation Therapy staff are employed through the NSW Health Department and enjoy all the benefits of employment under the public award system. Staffing establishment includes 12 Radiation Therapists, 4 Radiation Oncologists, 2 Registrars, and 2 Physicists.
Hours of Operation
Our working hours are 07:30 to 16:15 Monday to Friday with Radiation Therapists operating under a 9 day fortnight.
Caseload / Casemix
The average daily megavoltage caseload is 37 patients. Our casemix is quite varied, however Breast and Head and Neck cases make up 50% of our total caseload. Total Body Irradiation is also undertaken at St. Vincent's with an average of ten cases per year.
Research
Radiation Therapists are encouraged to undertake and participate in research projects.
Contacts
Radiation Oncology Department
St Vincent's Hospital
Victoria Street
Darlinghurst NSW 2010
Dr Raj Jagavkar
Director, Radiation Oncology
Ph: +61 2 8382 9360
Email: rjagavkar@stvincents.com.au
Ms Sue Ball
Chief Radiation Therapist
Ph: +61 2 8382 9397
Email: sball@stvincents.com.au
Updated July 2011