Medical Physics Specialist - Nuclear Medicine
Remuneration: $126,954 - $192,788 per annum + super + salary packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Medical Physics Specialist
Location: John Hunter Hospital
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ525880
Applications Close: Monday, 2nd December 2024
About us:
The Medical Physics Department is a small, dynamic, and friendly team based at John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle. We provide radiation safety support to 40 hospitals and community clinics across HNELHD, so there are plenty of opportunities for travel!
Where you'll be working:
The Medical Physics Department is a small, dynamic, and friendly team based at John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle. We provide radiation safety support to 40 hospitals and community clinics across HNELHD, so there are plenty of opportunities for travel!
Where you'll be working:
Newcastle is a vibrant, coastal city with endless opportunities for adventures. It is the second-largest city in New South Wales, and is just a 2-hour drive from Sydney. Newcastle offers the best of coastal and city living, with opportunities to also discover what the Hunter Valley has to offer - including stunning wineries, historic sites and plenty of bars and restaurants. Find out more about Newcastle here: www.visitnewcastle.com.au
John Hunter Hospital is Australia's only major trauma centre outside of a capital city and has one of the busiest Emergency Departments in New South Wales. It is the largest tertiary hospital in New South Wales, outside of the Sydney area. The hospital is currently undergoing a major redevelopment that will deliver some exciting expansions and changes. To find out more about the redevelopment project, please follow this link: John Hunter Health & Innovation Precinct - Health Infrastructure NSW
About the role:
The successful candidate will work as the sole nuclear medicine physicist to provide clinical medical physics support to three departments of Nuclear Medicine, two based in Newcastle and one in Tamworth, all with SPECT-CT and PET-CT. A typical week involves several radionuclide therapies and the successful candidate will be required to oversee the safe administration and discharge of patients.
The Medical Physics Department is supportive of education and professional development opportunities, such as courses or conferences affiliated with the relevant professional colleges.
About you:
John Hunter Hospital is Australia's only major trauma centre outside of a capital city and has one of the busiest Emergency Departments in New South Wales. It is the largest tertiary hospital in New South Wales, outside of the Sydney area. The hospital is currently undergoing a major redevelopment that will deliver some exciting expansions and changes. To find out more about the redevelopment project, please follow this link: John Hunter Health & Innovation Precinct - Health Infrastructure NSW
About the role:
The successful candidate will work as the sole nuclear medicine physicist to provide clinical medical physics support to three departments of Nuclear Medicine, two based in Newcastle and one in Tamworth, all with SPECT-CT and PET-CT. A typical week involves several radionuclide therapies and the successful candidate will be required to oversee the safe administration and discharge of patients.
The Medical Physics Department is supportive of education and professional development opportunities, such as courses or conferences affiliated with the relevant professional colleges.
About you:
- The successful candidate must have demonstrated clinical experience in nuclear medicine & PET medical physics, especially quality control testing. Experience in theranostics and tailored dosimetry is desirable.
- The ability to communicate radiation safety concepts in a meaningful and empathetic manner requires high level communication and interpersonal skills.
- Due to the large geographical area and demanding workload, the successful candidate must have excellent organisational and time management skills and be able to work independently.
- A reasonable level of educational and supervisory skills is required, but the Senior Medical Physics Specialist can provide further guidance in these areas.
- Expertise in research and associated capabilities (e.g. critical thinking, statistical analyses, scientific writing) will be viewed favourably, but such skills can be developed in the role.
Requirements:
- Meets the requirements for registration as a Qualified Medical Physics Specialist (QMPS) in Nuclear Medicine Physics by the Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM).
- Australian citizenship or permanent resident status.
- Current NSW Drivers Licence or ability to obtain one.
- Current NSW EPA Radiation User Licence or ability to obtain one.
What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) , enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Additional information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Jennifer Diffey on Jennifer.Diffey@health.nsw.gov.au
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