Deputy Chief Radiation Therapist - Level 5

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Radiation TherapistLevel 5
Location: Nepean Hospital
Remuneration: $152,482.25 - $164,039.81 per annum
Hours Per Week: 35
Requisition ID: REQ479923
Applications Close: 01/05/2024With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed
and develop in your chosen career role.What we can offer you (for eligible employees):· Accrued Day Off (ADO) (for full time employees)· Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging· Novated Leasing· Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year· Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members· Fitness PassportWhat you'll be doing:
A rare Permanent Full time opportunity for a Level 5Radiation Therapist position is now available, located at Nepean Hospital.Apply now to join a dynamic and motivated team and help shape the Radiotherapy service. Our equipment includes two brand new Varian TrueBeam linacs, a mid-life Elekta VersaHD linac, and a Siemens CT, all with new cRAD SGRT systems. A Gulmay Orthovoltage system and Mosaiq OIS along with a soon to be replaced Pinnacle TPS where this role will have a critical part in the new TPS choice and implementation.Flexible working options for 4 days per week or 9 day fortnights are available within a friendly and team focussed department.Apply now to join the team!An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.About us:Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean and Blue Mountains and Lithgow Region.NBMLHD: is committed to achieving a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, refugees, people of diverse genders and sexuality, and people with disability.All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course (2 doses) of a Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccine (except for the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine which is approved by the TGA as a single dose primary course). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. A NSW Health agency may require further information about the medical contraindication (including but not limited to an Immunisation Medical Exemption form – IM011 form).Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.Selection criteria to be addressed: * Bachelor’s degree in medical Radiation Science (Radiation Therapy) or qualifications deemed equivalent by employer. General Registration as a Medical Radiation Therapist by the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Authority.

• Holder of IA13 and S13 Radiation User Licence from NSW Environmental Protection Authority.
• Demonstrated ability to manage within a multi-disciplinary department using contemporary methods for communication, performance management, conflict management and leadership.
• Demonstrated superior level of communication (both written and verbal), and interpersonal skills that demonstrate an ability to breakdown and articulate complex issues to patients, the radiation therapy team and other health professionals.
• Extensive experience in all aspects of radiation therapy, with excellent knowledge in modern and emerging techniques and technology.
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic leader with the ability to demonstrate initiative with proven high-level problem solving and negotiation abilities to maintain a harmonious working environment.
• Experience in implementing and maintaining radiation therapy guidelines, techniques or quality improvement practices using effective change management principles.
• Proven capacity to supervise, educate, train, and objectively assess Radiation Therapists in current techniques and technologies, with the ability to provide advice to remedy deficiencies, as well as being able to recognise and support talent, develop team capabilities, and undertake succession planning.

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