Radiation Therapist
Are you an enthusiastic Radiation Therapist who would like to be part of an exciting new future happening here in Palmerston North, New Zealand?
The Regional Cancer Treatment Service (RCTS) is the non-surgical cancer treatment provider for the central North Island, covering a population of 550,000. All radiation treatment is currently located in Palmerston North however, there are exciting plans in development to locate new linacs closer to home for our patients in other regions.
We have four linacs and equipment from Varian, Siemens, Elekta and RaySearch. We have completed a replacement programme with the installation of a Siemens Confidence CT, RayStation treatment planning and four Varian Truebeams.
We have an established VMAT, IGRT and Stereotactic programs and a strong culture of continuous improvement and development of both staff and technology. We are a social department with great people to work with from all over New Zealand and the world.
Applicants for this role will need to have:
- Registration as a Radiation Therapist with the Medical Radiation Technologist Board (NZ) and hold a current practising certificate
- Enthusiastic individuals with excellent interpersonal and communication skills who are keen to be part of change
- Experience in both the clinical and technical aspects of radiation therapy practice
- Knowledge of current developments and world trends in radiation therapy
Benefits
- An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged
- Regular opportunity for advancement and promotion
- A professional and supportive culture and team setting
- Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options
The MidCentral Region is ideally situated for those who like to work, rest and play – beaches close by, ski fields and wineries just up the road, stunning scenery with loads of hiking tracks including Te Arapuke mountain bike track. Our region also offers excellent schools and a local university. Cost of living is reasonable, housing is affordable, and rural living with stunning views only minutes from town is easily achievable.
If you are interested in making the move to MidCentral – check out what your new home will look like!! www.careers.mdhb.health.nz
MidCentral’s Radiation and Oncology Team Recruitment - YouTube
Applications can be made directly to us at:
www.midcentraldhb.govt.nz/WorkingMDHB/Vacancies/Pages/Radiation-Therapist.aspx
For more information – Please contact Maree Loynes, Recruitment Specialist (Allied Health) on [email protected]
Relocation Support:
If you are successful in your application, we may consider reasonable relocation assistance.
We strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We aim to develop a diverse team that reflects the communities that we serve and we welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.MidCentral actively seeks Māori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve.
MidCentral requires ALL employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including the first booster vaccination). We will not accept applications that do not meet this criteria.
Some positions are defined as a Core Children’s worker under the Children’s Act and require full safety checks completed before employment commences