Principal Physicist

OverviewRadiation OncologyREGIONAL CANCER TREATMENT SERVICETaranaki Base Hospital, New ZealandOur Radiation Oncology department is expanding from Palmerston North to New Plymouth and is looking for a Medical Physics lead for the new Taranaki Cancer Centre located in New Plymouth.

We are seeking highly motivated Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist to manage Medical Physics at the remote site with one other physicist, in cooperation with the wider Medical Physics team based in Palmerston North.

The site has a single Truebeam linac for treatment delivery only.

Pre-treatment is performed at Palmerston North and uses a Siemens Confidence CT scanner and Raystation TPS.

The department utilises Elekta Mosaiq as our OIS.

Responsibilities

The successful applicants will primarily manage the Medical Physics Service in Taranaki but participate in a broad range of clinical physics activities, including quality assurance, calibration, commissioning of equipment, development of treatment techniques and training and education of other staff over the whole service.

Successful candidates may occasionally be required to travel to Palmerston North.

Essential selection criteria

An undergraduate degree in physics with a strong component in mathematics.

A post graduate qualification in medical physics.

Listed or demonstrated eligibility for listing on the ACPSEM register of qualified medical physics specialists in Radiation Oncology Medical Physics.

Be able to communicate fluently in English; both written and oral.

Priority selection criteria

ACPSEM certification (or an equivalent, recognized by the ACPSEM) in radiation Oncology Medical Physics.

Significant experience with Truebeam Linacs.

Several years of experience in a modern radiation oncology department.

Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment with a high degree of professionalism.

Excellent problem solving skills and self motivation.

Experience in development and commissioning of new equipment and treatment techniques.

Licensing

The successful applicant will be required to obtain a Use License for Radiation Oncology Medical Physics practices from the New Zealand Office of Radiation Safety.

Working arrangements

We value flexibility and are open to discuss non standard working hours to suit family commitments or advanced study.

About MidCentral / Health New Zealand

MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions.

We value diversity and inclusion, and actively seek Maori kaimahi into our workforce.

How to apply

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.

We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.

We welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

To apply please click "apply now."

All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by the advertised date.

Enquiries

Tim O'BrienHead of Medical PhysicsEmail :

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.

Apply now for this role or get more information by contacting Glenda Houston.

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