• Our team currently have exciting opportunities for qualified Radiation Therapists to join us on permanent and fixed term full time basis.
• Join a large, supportive team of healthcare professionals and refine your clinical skills.
• Must be eligible for registration as a radiation therapist by the Medical Radiation Technologists Board of New Zealand

Our Purpose: Why we do it

When you work with the Canterbury District Health Board, you're part of something very special. We plan, fund and deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. Our primary goal is to put people at the heart of everything we do.

The Team: What we do

Our Radiation Therapy department at Christchurch Hospital currently has multiple exciting opportunities for qualified Radiation Therapists to join us on a Permanent full-time basis! We are an experienced team who are passionate about continued professional development and supporting team education. Our department has 4 Elekta linear accelerators, a Siemens 64 slice CT scanner and Monaco® treatment planning system. The department provides a gynaecological and prostate HDR brachytherapy service and uses Mosaiq as its patient management system.

The department currently provides a full range of radiation therapy services including VMAT, DCAT, SABR(lung), SRT Brain Metastases, deep inspiration breath hold and the full spectrum of IGRT modalities. Development and expansion into other sites using IMRT/SBRT techniques is ongoing.

We have a strong departmental culture with a focus on providing excellence in patient care. The department offers a great work-life balance including 5 annual weeks leave per year.

We are currently recruiting for permanent and fixed term (40 hour per week) Radiation Therapists.

The Role: Where you fit in

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Planning, delivering and recording radiation treatment accurately and efficiently;
• Proving information and education to patients and their family/whanau where appropriate;
• Assisting with the clinical training and ongoing clinical assessment of Radiation Therapy students, in conjunction with the clinical tutor;
• Identifying areas of improvement and displaying enthusiasm to participate in change.

Your skills will include:

• Developed technical skills in radiation treatment planning and delivery, brachytherapy, and radiation oncology patient management systems;
• Must be eligible for registration as a Radiation Therapist by the Medical Radiation Technologists Board of New Zealand;

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work as part of a team;
• A commitment to quality outcomes and patient-centred care.

Our Culture: What matters to us

Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi

Putting people at the heart of all we do

Health is ultimately all about people. What's important around here is the way we care for and respect others, the responsibility taken for delivering outcomes, and going about our work with integrity.

Belonging Here: Becoming part of our story

Being part of the Canterbury District Health Board, you will enjoy a fantastic benefits scheme, the opportunity for flexible working arrangements and ongoing focus on your career development.

The Canterbury DHB believes that diversity and inclusion is key to ensure we deliver the best care for our diverse population. The Canterbury DHB is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer that welcomes and respects everyone.

If this role has sparked your interest but does not match your skills then please visit our careers website and have a look at our roles that better suit your expertise.

Applicants will be progressed as they apply so please don't hesitate to send across your expression of interest.

If you are interested in this role please apply directly on our career site . Please note only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted.

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