Senior Radiographer (527210)

The Team:

• The NESMH is situated in Scottsdale, North East Tasmania – the gateway to adventure. World class Mountain bike trails, magnificent National Parks and beaches are situated in close proximity to the hospital.
• Scottsdale is a well serviced town and only one hour from the city of Launceston and airport.

The NESMH is the largest rural hospital in Tasmania. It is a Tier 1 facility with a catchment area of 3,196km² and a population catchment of just over 6,600 people. The NESMH has 18 acute beds, 3 bed emergency department, community nursing services plus a range of community health services. As is the nature of rural hospitals all NESMH services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the North-East Tasmanian community. The NESMH has close links with the Launceston General Hospital Radiology Department.

The Role:

The Radiographer at North-Eastern Soldiers Memorial Hospital (NESMH) is responsible for performing general radiographic imaging as well as related administration. NESMH Radiography is a sole radiographic position that offers general radiographic services 0800-1600hrs weekdays, providing imaging for admitted inpatients, outpatient’s and emergency department.

The key duties/responsibilities of the role are:

• to perform general imaging procedures, exercising professional judgment to determine appropriate radiographic techniques.
• Maintain accurate documentation in relation to the imaging.
• Work effectively as a member of the multidisciplinary team.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

Permanent, part time, day worker position, working 7.6 hours per fortnight, working every second Friday commencing as soon as you can join our team.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $110,425 to $121,907 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Union Wages Agreement 2022.

Allowances: 

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $119,290 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme 

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available: 

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia
• Registered with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia
• Licensed to practice under Tasmanian Radiation Protection Act 2005 and the Radiation Protection Regulations 2016

*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all t