Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
- 6 month fixed term positions
- Full time (76 hours per fortnight)
- Radiation Therapist Grade 1-2 (AE4 – ON16)
- Alfred Health location (Prahran) with periodic backfill at Latrobe Regional Hospital (Traralgon)
- Great staff benefits!
The Department
Alfred Health Radiation Oncology (AHRO) is a unit of a comprehensive cancer service, with sites located at The Alfred - Melbourne and Gippsland Radiation Oncology (GRO) at Latrobe Regional Hospital (LRH) - Traralgon. The service provides the full range of general radiation oncology and radiation therapy services in addition to some specialised services with both state and national significance.
The Role
Grade 1 (or 2) Radiation Therapist, responsible for performing routine radiation treatment planning and treatment delivery. Salary commensurate with experience within the Grade 1 (or 2) level.
Qualifications and Experience Required
- Bachelor of Applied Science in Medical Radiations or equivalent
- National Registration with AHPRA to practice as a Medical Radiation Practitioner (Radiation Therapist)
- General skills and knowledge base in radiation therapy practice commensurate with entry level qualifications at degree or masters level
- Ability to manage allocated workload efficiently and effectively and within acceptable timeframes, at times with some senior assistance for more complex planning, treatment or problem solving situations relative to experience
- Awareness of quality and safety issues
- Engagement with continuing professional development
- Interpersonal and communication skills enabling effective participation in a team and multidisciplinary environment
Staff Benefits
- Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
- Flexible heath insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
- Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!!
- Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through Prosport Health and Fitness
- Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services
Application Process
All applicants should submit:
- A cover letter
- A Curriculum Vitae including
- 2 clinical referees - each referee should be contactable and able to reply via email. Both email addresses and phone numbers are sought
- AHPRA registration
- Victorian Department of Health Radiation Use Licence
For enquiries regarding this role, please contact Phil Jones, Radiation Therapy Manager on (03) 9076 3522.
Applications close 11pm AEDT, Sunday 5th January 2024.
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au