Deputy Chief Radiation Therapist (QA/Research) (514306)
Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Sth
Hospitals Sth - Medical & Cancer Servs
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 27 April, 2025 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:
Radiation Therapists Agreement, Radiation Therapist Level 4 Grade 2
$151,260 to $161,358 per annum
Employment type:
Full Time
Region:
South
Location:
Royal Hobart Hospital
The Department of Health seeks a highly motivated and experienced Deputy Chief Radiation Therapist to join their team at the WP Holman Clinic.
The Team:
The Clinic has 2 Varian linear accelerators, Canon CT simulator, Eclipse planning system, and a Gulmay superficial x-ray unit. Radiation Therapy techniques currently in use include IGRT, VMAT, DIBH, SBRT & SRT. The Holman Clinic is part of the Cancer and Blood Services stream at the Royal Hobart Hospital, providing integrated radiation therapy, medical oncology, and haematological service to Southern Tasmania.
The Role:
The Deputy Chief Radiation Therapist assists the Chief Radiation Therapist in managing and coordinating Radiation Therapy services to ensure patients receive appropriate and effective quality services in a timely manner.
In consultation with senior clinical staff, they identify, plan, and implement quality improvement activities and monitor quality assurance activities of the radiation therapy service. They coordinate research activities related to radiation therapy.
You will need to:
* Assist the Chief Radiation Therapist in managing the Radiation Therapy section to optimise patient care outcomes.
* Provide advice on policy, professional, and technical matters to the Chief Radiation Therapist as required.
* Be responsible for the development, implementation, and monitoring of quality improvement and quality assurance activities for the radiation therapy section.
* Adhere to the organisations CARE Values - Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence.
Details of appointment: Radiation Therapist Level 4b
Permanent full-time, day worker (with on-call) position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. *notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar vacancies.
Salary: $151,260 to $161,358 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
* Salary range is in accordance with Radiation Therapists Agreement 2022.
Salary Packaging:
You'll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
* A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
* Fitness Passport – You and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria and be registered with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in the Department of Health. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
* Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
* Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
* Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.
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