Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist Consultant - Assistant Director

We're excited to welcome a Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist Consultant - Assistant Director to the Sunshine Coast Health's Radiation Oncology Medical Physics team.

Sunshine Coast Health is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.

The Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist (ROMP) -Consultant provides expert level knowledge, skills and clinical leadership abilities for the delivery of safe and accurate Radiation Oncology treatments in accordance with Sunshine Coast Health (SCH) and Queensland Health goals. We are seeking a ACPSEM registered ROMP to oversee all medical physics aspects of stereotactic radiotherapy services within the Radiation Oncology department, including the ongoing safety and sustainability of current services and the establishment of an intracranial stereotactic service. The role will also assist the ROMP Director in a deputy role to provide clinical leadership as an expert specialist in radiation oncology medical physics and clinical operations as required.

Key responsibilities:

The chosen candidate will integrate into the new ROMP operational structure with managerial responsibilities and be capable of leading a small team with a focus on stereotactic radiotherapy. The department has 3 matched Elekta Versa HD linacs, Brainlab Dynamic, Monaco treatment planning system {TPS) and Mosaiq record and verify (R&V) system. The department also offer a skin Brachytherapy service (Flexitron and Oncentra), as well as a Siemens definition CT scanner supported by motion management & artefact reduction algorithms, with additional access to PET/CT and CT/MRI imaging facilities in the Medical Imaging department. The department boasts significant Physics quality assurance (QA) resources with an emphasis
on efficiency and automation. 

The chosen candidate will be required to:

- Demonstrate an expert level of knowledge, skills and advanced clinical leadership abilities with respect to the ongoing safety and sustainability of current and future stereotactic radiotherapy services at SCH.
- Provide regular expert consultancy to internal and external bodies, agencies, and the public about professional, technical and ethical aspects of ROMPs and radiation safety at a Departmental, District Area, State and National level.
- Exhibit leadership and maintain governance of clinical trials (e.g. TROG sponsored) in Radiation Oncology through the development of professional competence, ensuring ROMP Quality Assurance (QA) prodcedures align with best practice at the stage and national level.

Remuneration value up to $271, 270 p.a., comprising salary between $229, 679 - $237, 756 p.a. Medical Physicist Attraction and Retention Incentive payment Included, employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HP5). Permanent Full time, 76 hrs p.f.. Applications will remain current for 12 months. Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered). 

Why work for us?

We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance. As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers

As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:

• A wellness program;
• Generous superannuation;
• Flexible work arrangements;
• Career training and development; and
• Salary packaging.

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