Our Organisation
Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral (MidCentral) provides healthcare services to over 180,000 people across the Manawatu, Horowhenua and Tararua regions. With a large hospital campus at Palmerston North, it also provides key health care and support services to neighbouring communities.
The Opportunity
Are you an enthusiastic Radiation Therapist who would like to be part of an exciting new future happening here in Palmerston North, New Zealand? We are looking for skilled people to join our team!!
The Regional Cancer Treatment Service (RCTS) is the non-surgical cancer treatment provider for the central North Island, covering a population of 550,000. All radiation treatment is currently located in Palmerston North however, there are exciting plans in development to locate new linacs closer to home for our patients in the Hawkes Bay and Taranaki regions.
We have four linacs and equipment from Varian, Siemens, Elekta and RaySearch. We have recently completed a replacement programme with the installation of a Siemens Confidence CT, RayStation treatment planning and three Varian Truebeams.
We have an established IMRT, IGRT and Stereotactic programmes and a strong culture of continuous improvement and development of both staff and technology. We are a social department with great people to work with from all over New Zealand and the world.
Applicants for this role will have: The ability to obtain New Zealand registration as a Radiation Therapist with the Medical Radiation Technologist Board (NZ) and a practising certificateEnthusiasm with excellent interpersonal and communication skillsExperience in both the clinical and technical aspects of radiation therapy practiceKnowledge of current developments and world trends in radiation therapyCome and join us
Te Whatu Ora is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and that means people from all the communities we serve being represented in our workforce. We acknowledge and respect our people's diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is a whanau orientated and supportive environment. We particularly welcome applications from Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
Situated in the lower half of the North Island of New Zealand, the Manawatu region offers visitors and residents a unique mix of lifestyle by combining rural charm with the convenience of sophisticated living. Cost of living is reasonable, housing very affordable, and rural living with stunning views only minutes from town is very achievable.
This is a truly rewarding role where you will come to work each day making a difference, leading change, and creating capabilities across our health service.
Relocation Support:
If you are successful in your job application, we can discuss suitable relocation assistance (Terms & Conditions apply).
We strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We aim to develop a diverse team that reflects the communities that we serve and we welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.MidCentral actively seeks Maori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve.
Some MidCentral positions are defined as a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act and require full safety checks completed before employment commences.
Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral
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