Description:
Employment Type : Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location : Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital
Position Classification : Nuclear Medical Technologist Level 5 Grade 2
Remuneration : $161,664.34 per annum
Requisition ID : REQ570723
Application Close Date : 04/05/2025
Interview Date Range : 07/05/2025 - 14/05/2025
Contact Details : Mark Dobson - mark.dobson1@health.nsw.gov.au
About The Opportunity
Exciting Opportunity for a Senior Nuclear Medicine Scientist with Leadership Potential!
Join our dedicated Nuclear Medicine and Ultrasound team and play a key role in supporting the Chief Scientist. This diverse position encompasses clinical and administrative responsibilities, including quality assurance, staff training, research involvement, and workflow management. You'll contribute to the implementation of cutting-edge techniques, ensure departmental efficiency, and have the opportunity to act as a relief Chief Scientist. If you're passionate about excellence in medical imaging and developing others, we encourage you to apply!
What you'll be doing
Responsible for providing managerial support to the Chief Nuclear Medicine Scientist including implementing and providing quality and safe care, clinical and administrative duties, continuing education, research and training of staff and students in the Department of Nuclear Medicine and Ultrasound.
Where you'll be working
Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital, situated in one of Australia's most multicultural areas, offers a vibrant and inclusive work environment. With strong affiliations to the University of New South Wales, University of Sydney, and Western Sydney University, the hospital provides extensive opportunities for professional development and career progression.
The upcoming $1.3 billion redevelopment will significantly enhance healthcare delivery, featuring expanded emergency services, intensive care, and advanced surgical facilities. This project will not only improve patient care but also create a modern, integrated health neighbourhood, making it an exciting time to join the team at Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital. The hospital's commitment to innovation and excellence ensures that staff are supported in their roles and can make a meaningful impact on the diverse community they serve.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Diploma or Degree of Applied Science in Medical Radiation Science (Nuclear Medicine Nuclear Medicine or equivalent qualifications with extensive experience as an accredited Nuclear Medicine Scientist. Current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) for Medical Radiation Practitioner registration in Nuclear Medicine Practice. Possess or eligible for NSW EPA radioactive substance licence S14 for use of radioactive substances for nuclear medicine technology, IA16 for use in computed tomography radiation apparatus for nuclear medicine technology, IA16D use computed tomography radiation apparatus for diagnostic radiography and nuclear medicine technology, IA27 for use of radiation apparatus (dexa) for BMA or BCA.
- Experience in management duties including planning, managing and monitoring the department to ensure the appropriate functioning of the department and hospital administration skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and have experience in policy and procedure development and implementation.
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and flexibility in managing a busy work environment
- Demonstrated leadership and good communication skills in department management with experience in OH&S management including manual handling and risk assessments
- Possesses an understanding of hospital and departmental administration, and a working knowledge of purchasing requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise high workloads including clinical productivity.
- Experience in the training & supervision of students, Trainee Medical Radiation Scientists & staff.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
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Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience is SWSLHD's key strategy to positively transform how our patients, consumers, staff and communities experience our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. This strategy provides us with a clear direction for working together to deliver safe and high quality health services and build the health of our communities – now and into the future.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ background, people with a disability and people from the L G B T Q I + community to apply.
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