Deputy Chief Radiation Therapist - Calvary Mater

#523712 Deputy Chief Radiation TherapistDepartment of Radiation OncologyCalvary Mater NewcastlePermanent Full-TimeLooking for a change? join a vibrant city, defined by its coastal destinations and unique heritage - Explore Newcastle

• Permanent Full-Time
• Salary Classification: Radiation Therapist Level 5 Year 1-3
• Remuneration: $2,922.31 to $3,143.84 per week + superannuation + leave loading
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designed to reduce your taxable income!About the roleCalvary Mater Newcastle’s Department of Radiation Oncology is NSW’s largest regional specialist radiation therapy centre. We offer world-class radiation therapy using precision technology to deliver the best available treatment. for further information on the team and work they perform.Working in partnership with the Chief Radiation Therapist, the Deputy Chief Radiation Therapist will assist in the management of the radiation therapy team within the Department of Radiation Oncology. The Deputy Chief Radiation Therapist actively participates in operations management and project management and is responsible for physical resource management, quality management and radiation therapy research coordination.Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the management, including human resource management, of the radiation therapy section of the Department of Radiation Oncology under the direction of the Chief Radiation Therapist, to maintain a workforce that is available and appropriately skilled and resourced to provide the service.
• Demonstrate effective peer leadership skills to ensure radiation therapy services are performed in accordance with legislation and approved policy and procedures.
• Responsible for physical resource management, quality management and research coordination in relation to the Radiation Therapy section of the Department of Radiation Oncology.
• Effectively manage relationships, including use of consultation, negotiation and liaison skills, with both internal and external stakeholders to maintain harmonious relationships.
• Prepare, maintain and analyse statistical data in relation to physical resources, incidents and RT Research and develop and monitor improvement plans.

What you bring

• Qualified to practise Radiation Therapy, registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and licensed by the NSW Environment Protection Authority to use ionising radiation apparatus and employed as a level 4 (senior) Radiation Therapist or higher.
• Demonstrated effective leadership and management skills, with an established track record of collaboratively, respectfully and transparently leading in a complex, multidisciplinary environment.
• High level communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively communicate complex issues to all levels of staff, and experience in managing change in a dynamic environment, as well as demonstrated ability to create and maintain a harmonious workplace.
• Demonstrated experience working constructively with clinical staff in complex health care settings, as both a member and a leader of a multidisciplinary team, with the ability to effectively motivate and develop staff in a multidisciplinary environment.

For further information please contact, Janine Downie, Chief Radiation Therapist on (02) 4014 3626 orWHY JOIN US?CMN is an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Current employees of NSW Health can request to have various leave entitlement balances transferred to CMN on commencement. Leave types may include but not limited to Long Service Leave, Annual Leave and Sick Leave. Applicants are encouraged to discuss this with the Convenor for further information. Working at CMN gives you access to a great range of benefits:

• Fitness Passport
• Gender Neutral parental leave
• Annual leave loading at 17.5%
• Superannuation contributions at 11%
• ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
• Novated leasing available for eligible employees
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)

for staff and family members * Generous
that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay!HOW DO YOU APPLY?

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• Attach a current resume.
• Provide a written response to four (4) selection criteria.
• Cover letters are optional (1-2 pages max.)

INTERVIEWS WILL COMMENCE THE WEEK OF 27/05/2024As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, WWCC checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role.
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella.