Radiation Therapist (514291)

Job Description:

The role:

As a Radiation Therapist at the WP Holman Clinic you'll be responsible for:

• Carrying out radiation therapy planning and treatment of patients as prescribed by a Radiation Oncologist.
• Associated duties include patient care, general and technical administration.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

The Team:

The Department of Health seeks highly motivated and team orientated Radiation Therapists at the WP Holman Clinic, Hobart, Tasmania. The department has 2 Varian linear accelerators, Canon CT simulator, Eclipse planning system and a Gulmay superficial x-ray unit. The Radiation Therapist is responsible for the planning and treatment of patients as prescribed by a Radiation Oncologist and works within the multidisciplinary team to provide evidence based, high quality radiation therapy treatment. Radiation Therapy techniques 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.

Details of Appointment

Permanent, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*Notwithstanding hours may 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 and part time vacancies.

Salary: $82,535 - $123-981 pro rata per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

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.

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum
• Salary range is in accordance with Radiation Therapist Agreement 2022

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. Registered with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty

2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1–2-page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

• Generic Radiation Therapist (Statewide) RT1-2 (July 2023) CSU.pdf
• Generic Radiation Therapist (Statewide) RT1-2 (July 2023) CSU.docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

For more information contact -

Michael Young

Phone: (03) 6166 7808
Position: Deputy Chief Radiation Therapist (QA/Research)
E-mail: michael.young@ths.tas.gov.au

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