Job Description - Radiation Therapist (WAI25821)
Radiation Therapist
Job Number Job Number : WAI25821 Where you'll be working: Waikato Regional Cancer Centre
The details: Permanent, Full-time
Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity We have an opportunity for a radiation therapist to permanently join our dynamic team at the Waikato Regional Cancer Centre delivering exceptional patient care utilizing the latest technology. See what a day in the life of a Radiation Therapist is like here .
(Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Te Whatu Ora - Waikato website.) The Waikato Regional Cancer Centre is located in the metropolis of Hamilton, New Zealand. This unit serves a population of approximately 580,000, has approximately 120 staff. We are comprised of an Oncology Department (which includes Radiation Therapy and Chemotherapy outpatient treatment areas), an Inpatient Ward, Palliative Care Service and a Haematology Outpatient Department.
The centre has an all Varian environment to deliver advanced treatment techniques, incorporating SABR, SRT, IMRT, IGRT, DIBH, RapidArc and HyperArc SRT in 2019. Our staff development programme is extensive and all team members are allowed the opportunity to extend themselves both professionally and personally. Waikato Regional Cancer Centre also has a strong involvement in clinical trials and research. We are always seeking to advance our techniques using modern innovations to improve our practice.
Registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Radiation Technologists Board of New Zealand
Holds or eligible to hold an APC without conditions
It would be desirable for you to demonstrate:
Sound knowledge of radiation therapy techniques including advanced imaging along with pre-treatment and treatment workflow
Self-awareness and maturity when dealing with complex situations
Excellent teamwork and communication skills
A commitment towards excellence and quality in radiation therapy technique and patient care
Conditions and hours of work are as stated in the Radiation Therapist's Collective Agreement. The successful applicant may be requested to work overtime, participate in on-call as required, and must be available to work all rosters including some public holiday. Start times are between 7 and 10 am.
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It is not very often something happens that is big; like, really big. Big to the point that it will touch the lives of every single person in the country. That is what we are talking about here. The provision of Health in Aotearoa New Zealand, and how its run is about to change in a big way.
Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand and Te Aka Whai Ora - Maori Health Authority will together shape the delivery of Health services in Aotearoa New Zealand for generations to come, and will form the core of a modern and integrated service looking after the needs of all our Whanau.
We are dedicated to achieving health equity for Maori and other priority populations. We are a Crown entity and an active partner in Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand is guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to upholding the articles.
Here at Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, Waikato we have a team of 8,000 working across the Waikato where everyone plays a vital role in the care of our patients – directly or non-directly. Our vision is Healthy People. Excellent Care.
We are a values-based and inclusive organisation that is committed to deliver the best health outcomes for our total population. Reflecting the population we serve is an important part of the care we deliver to the community. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability and who share our values to apply. We proactively develop pathways that maximise opportunity for Maori and encourage Maori to apply.
Waikato is the fourth largest region in Aotearoa New Zealand and located just south of Tamaki Makaurau Auckland. It features a wide range of world-class outdoor and cultural experiences. You can surf the world-famous beaches of Whaingaroa Raglan, swim at the beautiful beaches of the Kapanga Coromandel, hike our majestic mountain ranges, tour the Hobbiton shire, experience the magic of the Waitomo glow worm caves, and encounter a vast array of flora and fauna at the remarkable Maungatautari Ecological Reserve.
Waikato is the home of the Kiingitanga and rich in Maori culture. Waikato Hospital sits on whenua gifted by Waikato iwi, situated on the banks of the mighty Waikato Awa, Hamilton is New Zealand's largest metropolitan inland city. Hamilton's vibrant city centre and rich cultural mix makes it an ideal place to experience the authentic friendly Kiwi lifestyle.
Learn more about living in the mighty Waikato here
Me pehea te tuku tono | How to apply Please apply directly online, applications are not able to be accepted via email.
A national Vaccination Policy which includes COVID19 is under development. In the interim, a Health and Safety Risk Assessment against the requirements of the role will apply to unvaccinated candidates and employees and appropriate risk mitigation (e.g. extra PPE, RAT testing) may be taken as a result. Please note that when a Vaccination Policy is introduced it will apply to this role and need to be supported.
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