Radiation Therapist Level 4 - Team Leader

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Radiation Therapist Level 4 Grade 1
Remuneration: $130,817.71 - $135,138.09 per annum
Hours Per Week: 35
Requisition ID: REQ480156Where you'll be working
Western 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.Find out what it’s like to work at Blacktown Hospital and why we think you’d love working with us. Some of our staff share their experiences in this short video:Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District

• Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave (For full time staff)
• 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
• Fitness Passport - permanent employees and their immediate family members can sign-up for this affordable membership which allows access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services from multiple providers across NSW, (not available for temp employees- remove if position temporary)
• 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 doing
Undertake 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 Level 4 Grade 1 Radiation Therapist will be responsible for the daily organisation of the work and QA activities within a section of the department, be a role model for more junior staff, support management in upholding the values of the organisation and play a pro-active role in the multidisciplinary team to ensure optimum and efficient delivery of service across the district, including education of Multidisciplinary staffSecure up to $12,000 for your health studies! NSW Health offers Tertiary Health Study Subsidies for 2024-2026. Open to new and graduating students entering NSW Health. Click for more info!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: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.Essential RequirementsGraduate of a course in Medical Radiation Science-Radiation Therapy, accredited by the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Authority, hence eligible for AHPRA registration as a Medical Radiation Therapist and eligible for licensure by the Department of Environment and Climate Control NSW.Selection Criteria

• Demonstrate extensive knowledge and experience in all aspects of radiation therapy, including ability to demonstrate excellent communication skills in written, oral and electronic formats
• Demonstrate knowledge and application of radiation therapy quality assurance and quality controls, including radiation safety measures in radiation therapy
• Experience in a supervisory role and proven ability to manage and motivate staff together with demonstrated conflict resolution and performance management skills.
• Demonstrated significant participation in continuing professional development, research and quality improvement activities
• Demonstrated commitment to excellent patient care
• Demonstrated commitment to developing clinical and theoretical skills of multidisciplinary team members.
• Demonstrated ability to implement evidence based practice and utilise analytical skills in problem solving

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For role related queries or questions contact Jillian Harris on Jill.Harris1@health.nsw.gov.auApplications Close: 22nd May 2024