Radiation Therapist - Senior/Clinical Educator

Job Number: WAI28247

• Ensure that radiation therapist orientation, education and training is well managed and co-ordinated to facilitate good radiation therapy clinical practice.
• Supports the Radiation Therapist Clinical Tutor and Radiation Therapist Quality Research and Development.
• Supports the training required for technology implementation and develops standardised training and assessment procedures in consultation with appropriate stakeholders for each clinical area.
• Develops career pathways, opportunities for role expansion and advanced practitioner opportunities in conjunction with Radiation Therapist Team Leader.
• Contribute to the development of the service by showing leadership and initiative.
• Maintain a high level of patient care involving communication and collaboration with the patient, whanau, and other health professionals.
• Provide clinical support across the service as required

• Wide range of advanced radiation therapy knowledge gathered over at least five years practicing as a radiation therapist.
• Proven leadership, self-awareness and maturity when dealing with complex situations.
• High level of emotional intelligence and ability to connect and communicate knowledge with people.
• Perform well under pressure and able to problem solve independently.
• Registration and current practising certificate (without restrictions) as a Radiation Therapist with the New Zealand MRTB.
• Post Graduate qualification in RT, Education or related field

• As part of our Health NZ, Waikato family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities alongside our Health NZ, Waikato benefits and staff discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.