Clinical Educator

Department of Health
Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing
CMHW - Tasmanian Health Services

Applications must be submitted by Friday 19 July, 2024 11:55 PM

Friday 19 July, 2024 11:55 PM AEST

Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 4

Full Time

South

4/25 Argyle St, Hobart

The Clinical Educator will supervise, provide training and support high quality imaging education programs for radiographers, mammographic technologists and sonographers within BreastScreen Tasmania and Tasmanian Diagnostic Breast Imaging Service, in collaboration with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia (MRPBA) to ensure alignment with national standards and best practices.

The role:

• Responsible for the development, implementation and monitoring of education and continuing professional development programs for all mammographers, sonographers and other Diagnostic Breast Imaging service (DBI) and BreastScreen Tasmania (BST) staff as required. Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth among all staff.
• Design education programs incorporating best practice principles for the provision of safe and contemporary breast imaging and interventional procedures.
• Collaborate effectively as a member of The Tasmanian Breast Care Centre’s interdisciplinary leadership team.
• Support organisational strategic priorities through active membership on relevant committees/groups as required.
• Assist in the implementation and modification of new techniques, protocols and equipment, ensuring comprehensive staff training.

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

The team

Educate and collaborate with a dedicated team to deliver excellence in breast imaging and outstanding patient outcomes.

Details of Appointment

Fixed term, full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for 12 months period.

*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: $120,114 to $134,268. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $126,845 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

• Registered with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Postgraduate qualifications in education and/or postgraduate qualifications relevant to medical imaging
• Have at least five years clinical experience as a related practitioner
• Certificate of Mammographic Practice (CMP)
• Breast ultrasound skills

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:

• Conviction checks in the following areas:
• crimes of violence
• sex related offences
• serious drug offences
• crimes involving dishonesty
• 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.

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The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.

• Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
• Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
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