Assistant Chief Radiographer
An exciting opportunity exists to join the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital Medical Imaging Department as the Assistant Chief Radiographer. This position would be well suited for an experienced Assistant Chief Radiographer or a Senior Radiographer looking to advance their career.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Radiographer (Level 5, Grade 2)
Remuneration: $3,098.29 per week
Hours Per Week: 35
Requisition ID: REQ590417
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Medical Imaging Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital
What you'll be doing
This role is responsible for supporting the Chief Radiographer with the day-to-day management of the Medical Imaging Department, including managing strong relationships with radiologists. As part of the senior management team the role will also be fundamental to the development and implementation of standardised operational and business rules for the Medical Imaging Department. The Assistant Chief Radiographer will have a leadership role in progressing an integrated continuing professional development and quality program relevant to their professional requirements and recognised Accreditation programs.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Current AHPRA registration to work as a Radiographer, with the MRPB of Australia and current EPA I-14 Radiation Licence, with recent clinical experience . Post graduate studies relevant to the position.
- Demonstrated experience in the management of a multimodality imaging department and knowledge of RANZCR Accreditation guidelines and ACHS as related to accreditation of Imaging Departments.
- Evidence of well-developed and empowering leadership skills, motivation and advocacy with sound ability in conflict resolution and staff performance management, with flexible, empathic and perceptive interpersonal and staff liaison skills
- Well developed written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional team building expertise, liaison and negotiation skills and ability and experience in applying change management strategies.
- Competence in financial management to demonstrate service provision is delivered in an efficient and effective manner, including the use of radiology information systems to inform decision.
- Strong commitment to meeting customer requirements, including clinical and DoH/AHS political priorities, in balance with best practice quality standards and control.
- Strong Computer literacy with Microsoft Office applications, Incident Management System, Human Resource & Financial management applications, computerised rostering systems and Radiology Information Systems and Pacs, Recruitment and Onboarding or equivalent.
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For role related queries or questions contact Simon Taggart on Simon.Taggart@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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