Radiation Therapist – Brachytherapy Unit Lead

vor 1 Woche


Melbourne, Österreich Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Vollzeit

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground.
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation.
Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.
YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE  We are seeking a senior Radiation therapist with significant brachytherapy experience to lead our Radiation therapy Brachytherapy unit.
The Brachytherapy Unit lead Radiation therapist works collaboratively with the RTS site manager and multi-disciplinary Brachytherapy team to lead and co-ordinate the Brachytherapy service at the Parkville campus.
The role holds significant clinical responsibility for ensuring service quality; as such we invite applications from Radiation therapists with significant Brachytherapy experience.
The successful applicant will lead and participate in research and development, maintain Brachytherapy unit policies and procedural guidelines and maintain a heavy focus on staff training to ensure an excellent patient service.
Applicants to this role should provide a current CV including two professional referees and covering letter (maximum 1000 words) outlining relevant key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.
For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary.
Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.
Hiring Manager: Brent Chesson Contact Number: 8559 6023 Email: ****** Applications Close: 11:59pm, Thursday, 9th January 2025 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Position Summary Supports, coordinates and leads clinical services, innovation and research within the RTS brachytherapy service.
Works in consultation with the RTS site manager regarding operational aspects of the brachytherapy service.
Develops and publishes comprehensive policy for RT clinical processes of the brachytherapy service and regularly reviews/revises policy to ensure its currency.
Overviews procedural compliance with the published clinical policy.
Develops and maintains educational/training materials related to brachytherapy published on the organisational learning platform.
Provides expertise and leadership in technical aspects of service delivery.
Provides patient focused radiation therapy planning & treatment.
Develops and maintains a positive and safe work environment.
Enterprise Agreement Classification or Salary Range Immunisation Risk Category Category A: Position involving direct patient contact, potential for exposure to blood, body fluid, human tissue specimens during course of a normal working day Key Relationships Internal Radiation Therapists Radiation Oncologists Radiation Oncology Medical Physicists Radiation Oncology Nurses Multi-disciplinary theatre team Medical Administration staff Allied Health Departments Other Peter Mac staff as appropriate External Local host hospital RMIT, Monash University ASMIRT Australian Brachytherapy Group Local GP and support services Voluntary Sector Education Skills Essential Requirements Current registration with AHPRA & DHS Radiation Use License Working with Children Check Comprehensive and current knowledge of brachytherapy planning and treatment procedures with a minimum of five years of experience in the delivery of brachytherapy services Maintains a patient focused approach to service provision Current knowledge of the requirements of external beam radiation therapy as related to multi-modality treatment.
Promotes an understanding of department and team goals Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills Proven ability to manage change Demonstrated awareness of advanced radiotherapy practice Active support for, leadership and participation in education, research and quality activities Desirable Requirements Postgraduate qualification and/or experience in ultrasound  Other relevant postgraduate qualification Familiarity with contemporary staff leadership and resource management practices Certifications, Licenses & Registrations Key Accountabilities 1.
Patient/Customer Focused Services Maintains efficient and effective allocation of resources to support clinical demands of the brachytherapy unit.
Acts in a professional manner at all times ensuring established patient care standards are maintained Explores opportunities to maximize access through clinical innovation and management.
Ensures appropriate information and support is available to patients to meet their needs and expectations.
Works collaboratively with all disciplines to ensure patient's needs are addressed in a timely manner.
2.
Radiotherapy planning and treatment Undertakes brachytherapy planning and treatment responsibilities, contributing to daily service delivery.
Maintains current clinical skills and knowledge Provides an expert resource for staff to support clinical practice and innovation Responsible for the technical application of brachytherapy procedures Practices safe manual handling techniques while ensuring the safety of others Develops, publishes and updates policies and procedures applicable to brachytherapy techniques Ensures departmental policies and established work practices are maintained within the unit Supports and contributes to problem solving, procedural development and documentation Supports other RT's to ensure qualified radiation therapists have appropriate and sufficient clinical instruction 3.
Workload Management & Service Development Contributes to the strategic plan for clinical innovation which aligns with the strategic directions of RTS Manages and prioritizes resources effectively to work within defined timeframes Participates in, delegates and coordinates administrative procedures that support departmental activity 4.
Teamwork & Communication Enables development of effective departmental teams through appropriate and effective interpersonal behaviour.
Effectively leads workplace teams to achieve organisational goals Ensures the team is aware of roles and responsibilities Engages collaboratively with Clinical leads at the campus to assist in the integration of the brachytherapy service and broader radiation therapy team Supports RTS site manager to integrate and enact departmental performance development processes and outcomes.
Key Accountabilities (Contd..) 5.
Professional development Demonstrates an awareness of current and future trends in brachytherapy Undertakes mentoring and development activities to facilitate an effective learning experience 6.
Education Develops and maintains educational materials published on the organisational learning platform.
Collaborates with the Education Lead & RTS Site Manager to meet educational needs 7.
Research Collaborates with the research and development team to enable local research Supports the development and integration of research 8.
Quality Maintains radiation safety requirements Collaborates with the Quality coordinator to ensure quality in current practice and any proposed innovation.
Ensures all administration and documentation requirements are initiated and completed in a professional and timely manner.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________ For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile.
Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.
Peter Mac requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Please contact us if you would like to discuss this requirement.
WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.



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