Staff Specialist - Nuclear Medicine (531263)

The Royal Hobart Hospital and Department of Health is seeking interest from suitably qualified applicants for a Staff Specialist Nuclear Medicine vacancy.

In accordance with hospital policies, procedures and statutory regulations, the Staff Specialist - Nuclear Medicine will:

• Hold specialist registration and has Australian credentialling in Nuclear Medicine, Therapy and PET
• Provide clinical services of the highest possible standard to Nuclear Medicine patients.
• Actively pursue improved outcomes for Nuclear Medicine patients by participating in teaching and research relevant to Nuclear Medicine.
• Will be involved in Multi discipline meetings

Who are we?

Royal Hobart Hospital is Tasmania’s largest hospital and major referral centre. As the major clinical teaching and research centre, RHH collaborates with the University of Tasmania and other institutions.  All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.

Nuclear Medicine at the RHH is part of the medical imaging department. We are equipped with current dual and single headed gamma cameras as well as a dedicated , CZT cardiac SPECT scanner from Spectrum Dynamics. Our PET/CT scanner is a digital GE Discovery MI gen 2.

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The Role

• Provides clinical services incorporating principles of best practice.
• Provides services in the activities of the Department as agreed with the Clinical Director and other Staff Specialists.
• Establishes and oversees activities to review resource utilisation and develop appropriate strategies, plans and procedures for their efficient and effective use.
• Encourages and facilitates teaching and research appropriate to the role of the Department.
• Ensures relevant Work Health and Safety (WH&S) practices and standards are implemented and maintained.
• Ensures the development, implementation and maintenance of performance management systems which support the ongoing development of individual and team performance and skills for medical, technical and administrative staff.
• Ensures a system of continuous quality improvement that systematically evaluates, identifies opportunities for improvement and plans to implement strategies to meet customer needs.
• Actively participate in and contribute to the organisation’s Quality & Safety and Work Health & Safety processes, including in the development and implementation of safety systems, improvement initiatives, safeguarding practices for vulnerable people, and related training.
• The incumbent can expect to be allocated duties, not specifically mentioned in this document, that are within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from persons occupying positions at this classification level.

A few of our benefits:

• Extensive salary packaging options with excellent leave benefits (including professional development leave).
• Mentoring and support with an inclusive and well-respected team.
• Diverse specialist career pathways and professional development.
• Collaborative relationships with a range of professionals across multiple disciplines.

Hobart, Tasmania

 

Hobart has become a cultural centre, with year-round art and music events and restaurants serving gourmet local produce. Excellent educational opportunities and easy access to outdoor pursuits make this the perfect place to raise a family. Enjoy a more tranquil, community-orientated lifestyle while remaining only a short flight from the busy mainland.

Experience beautiful beaches and pristine alpine regions where you can enjoy a vast variety of sports and outdoor activities to suit everyone on the doorstep of a bustling capital city while enjoying the advantages of a short commute and excellent work-life balance.

In Tasmania you will be encouraged to be yourself, to learn, to grow and to develop meaning in your work. You will have a powerful connection to your patients and your colleagues, and the community will encourage your success. Our isolation helps drive a culture of creation and human connection, which feels both old fashioned and… like the only future worth pursuing.

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Salary

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