Radiation Therapist Level 2

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 12 Months)
Position Classification: Radiation Therapist Level 2
Remuneration: $40.23 - $51.04 per hour
Hours Per Week: 35
Requisition ID: REQ438321Where you'll be workingWestern Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District

• Four (4) day week working arrangements available
• Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)
• Meal entertainment lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access
• Managers Support - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional consultative service for all managers, HR or senior staff that is confidential and unlimited for people management support
• Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards
• Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary
• Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisions

What you'll be doingUndertake a full range of duties expected of the Radiation Therapist for the purpose of planning and delivering accurate and precise radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologists including patient care. The Radiation Therapist will play a pro-active role in the multidisciplinary team to ensure optimum and efficient delivery of service across the district.People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.Essential Requirements: * License: EPA Radiation User Licence

• Registration: AHPRA registration as Medical Radiation Therapist

Selection Criteria: * Demonstrate sound knowledge and experience in all aspects of modern radiation therapy with excellent underpinning knowledge

• Demonstrate excellent communication skills in written, oral and electronic formats and an ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with clients
• Demonstrate knowledge and application of radiation therapy quality assurance and quality controls, including radiation safety measures in radiation therapy
• Demonstrated proven ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated interest in continuing professional development, research and quality improvement activities
• Demonstrated commitment to excellent patient care
• Excellent time management skills with attention to detail

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For role related queries or questions contact Jillian Harris on Jill.Harris1@health.nsw.gov.auApplications Close: 17th April 2024