#523712 Deputy Chief Radiation Therapist

Department of Radiation Oncology

Calvary Mater Newcastle

Permanent Full-Time

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• Permanent Full-Time
• Salary Classification: Radiation Therapist Level 5 Year 1-3
• Remuneration: $2,922.31 to $3,143.84 per week + superannuation + leave loading
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About the role

Calvary Mater Newcastle’s Department of Radiation Oncology is NSW’s largest regional specialist radiation therapy centre. We offer world-class radiation therapy using precision technology to deliver the best available treatment. Click here for further information on the team and work they perform. 

Working in partnership with the Chief Radiation Therapist, the Deputy Chief Radiation Therapist will assist in the management of the radiation therapy team within the Department of Radiation Oncology. The Deputy Chief Radiation Therapist actively participates in operations management and project management and is responsible for physical resource management, quality management and radiation therapy research coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the management, including human resource management, of the radiation therapy section of the Department of Radiation Oncology under the direction of the Chief Radiation Therapist, to maintain a workforce that is available and appropriately skilled and resourced to provide the service.
• Demonstrate effective peer leadership skills to ensure radiation therapy services are performed in accordance with legislation and approved policy and procedures.
• Responsible for physical resource management, quality management and research coordination in relation to the Radiation Therapy section of the Department of Radiation Oncology.
• Effectively manage relationships, including use of consultation, negotiation and liaison skills, with both internal and external stakeholders to maintain harmonious relationships.
• Prepare, maintain and analyse statistical data in relation to physical resources, incidents and RT Research and develop and monitor improvement plans.

What you bring 

• Qualified to practise Radiation Therapy, registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and licensed by the NSW Environment Protection Authority to use ionising radiation apparatus and employed as a level 4 (senior) radiation therapist or higher.
• Demonstrated effective leadership and management skills, with an established track record of collaboratively, respectfully and transparently leading in a complex, multidisciplinary environment.
• High level communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively communicate complex issues to all levels of staff, and experience in managing change in a dynamic environment, as well as demonstrated ability to create and maintain a harmonious workplace.
• Demonstrated experience working constructively with clinical staff in complex health care settings, as both a member and a leader of a multidisciplinary team, with the ability to effectively motivate and develop staff in a multidisciplinary environment.

For further information please contact, Janine Downie, Chief Radiation Therapist on (02) 4014 3626 or Janine.Downie@calvarymater.org.au  

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, WWCC checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role.
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella.