Medical Physicist - Mid North Coast Cancer Institute
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- Medical Physicist
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- REQ534241 Requisition #
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- 1 day ago Post Date
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (3 March 2025 to 1 March 2026)
Position Classification: Medical Physics Specialist
Remuneration: 126954 - 192788
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ534241
Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa).
What you'll be doing
The Medical Physics Specialist will provide the medical physics services required for external beam radiation therapy treatments with minimal supervision of their professional practice.
The Medical Physics Specialist will:
- Provide lead role support for the medical physics team in the areas of radiotherapy equipment commissioning, quality assurance, dosimetry and treatment planning
- Assist with the supervision of trainees and registrars
- Actively participate in research and education programs.
- Initiate improvements in the standard of the department's physics service and cancer care provided, have good communication and practical skills and work as part of a dedicated progressive team.
- Travel may be required across the Mid North Coast Lower Health District.
Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit
Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.
We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please contact our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.
All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ
Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.
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- Master of Science or higher degree in Medical Physics and/or qualifications necessary for ordinary membership of the Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM).
- ACPSEM Certification in Radiation Oncology Medical Physics or Radiotherapy Equipment Commissioning and Quality Assurance. International candidates eligible for registration by the ACPSEM may apply. Candidates who have completed the TEAP written exam and expect to be certified within 6 months can also apply.
- Demonstrated clinical medical physics skills with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in radiation oncology medical physics including knowledge and experience in radiotherapy equipment commissioning, quality assurance and management, dosimetry, complex treatment planning including the implementation of new treatment techniques and radiation protection.
- Demonstrated good communication and organisational skills, a high degree of self-motivation and the ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and provide proactive support across multiple sites.
- Ability to work unsupervised in all areas of radiation oncology physics and to work out-of-hours and flexibly.
- A demonstrated ability to achieve high standards of professional practice and a commitment to quality improvement, further education and research.
- Hold a current NSW EPA license to use ionising radiation apparatus or be eligible to apply for same.
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For role related queries or questions contact Andrew Kovendy on Andrew.Kovendy@health.nsw.gov.au
For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion enquiries, please contact the District Manager - MNCLHD-Inclusion@nsw.health.gov.au or 0487 971 741
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