The Team:
The Department of Health seeks a highly motivated and experienced Radiation Therapist for this key leadership position at the WP Holman Clinic, Hobart, Tasmania. 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 at the WP Holman Clinic include IGRT, VMAT, DIBH, SBRT & SRT.
The Holman Clinic is part of the Cancer and Blood Services stream at the Royal Hobart Hospital, which provides an integrated radiation therapy, medical oncology and haematological service to Southern Tasmania.
The Role:
The Deputy Chief Radiation Therapist assists the Chief Radiation Therapist in the management and co-ordination of Radiation Therapy services, to ensure that patients receive appropriate and effective quality services in a timely and integrated 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 the management of the Radiation Therapy section to optimise patient care outcomes.
- Provide advice on policy, professional and technical matters to the Chief Radiation Therapist as required. Ensure implementation of policies and procedures for the Radiation Therapy section.
- Be responsible for the development, implementation and monitoring of the quality improvement and quality assurance activities for the radiation therapy section, including the review of protocols and procedures to ensure all documentation is current and complete.
- Adhere to the organisations CARE Values - Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
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 full time, part time, and casual 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.
Allowances:
Radiation Therapist
- A market allowance of 10% of the base salary is applicable to this role.
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- Professional development opportunities.
- 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.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
*applications from agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Michael Young
Chief Radiation Therapist
Phone number: (03) 6166 8616
Email address: michael.young@ths.tas.gov.au
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