Radiation Therapist

Cancer Care Associates; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

24/7 Employment Assistance Program

Novated car leasing

Professional development package

Full-time permanent role

Job summary

Cancer Care Associates is expanding its Manning Great Lakes team by adding a Radiation Therapist. You will contribute to high-quality planning and treatment delivery, rotating through simulation, planning and treatment to develop skills across SABR and other techniques.

The role emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, meeting patient needs promptly and maintaining safety and quality standards across all care phases. Immediate start for eligible applicants is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Proven technical skills in radiation therapy treatment delivery with demonstrated planning experience.
• Strong communication skills to build trust with stakeholders.
• Understanding of ACHS national quality standards in radiation services.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to patient-centred care and safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, safe, patient-centred clinical radiation therapy across simulation/planning and treatment delivery.
• Maintain highest standards of patient care and continually enhance service quality.
• Support a high-performance culture delivering excellence in patient care and team development.
• Be part of multidisciplinary team to meet patient needs promptly.

Skills

Radiation therapy

Planning experience

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

ACHS standards knowledge

AHPRA registration

NSW Radiation Use Licence

Criminal Record Clearance

Vaccination record

Education

AHPRA radiation therapist registration (current)

NSW Radiation Use Licence (current)

Criminal Record Clearance

Vaccination record for Health Care Workers

Job description

About Us

Cancer Care Associates (CCA) is an Australian-owned and operated oncology services provider, dedicated to delivering affordable, integrated cancer care to both metropolitan and regional communities. With a commitment to evidence-based treatment and a multidisciplinary team approach, CCA stands at the forefront of private oncology in Australia. Learn more about Cancer Care Associates at: https://cancercare.com.au/

Key Points

• All experience levels considered; New graduates encouraged to apply
• Full-time, permanent
• A competitive remuneration and professional development package
• Develop your career within an innovative, patient-focused, rapidly expanding company
• 5 weeks annual leave
• 24/7 Employment Assistance Program
• Novated Car Leasing available

Role Summary

As we continue to expand, we are seeking a Radiation Therapist to join our Cancer Care Manning Great Lakes team. You will be part of establishing a new service, working in a collaborative team environment with the primary purpose to provide high quality radiation therapy planning and treatment delivery services. All staff are rotated through simulation, planning and treatment ensuring skills development and professional progression. Expertise in current techniques such as intercranial SRS, lung, spine, prostate and liver SABR, respiratory management and surface guided RT is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, safe, patient-centred clinical radiation therapy across simulation/planning and treatment delivery.
• Maintain the highest standards of patient care and continually enhance the quality of service and patient experience across the work area.
• Support a high-performance culture that delivers excellence in patient care services and team development.
• Be part of the multidisciplinary team to ensure patient needs are met in a timely manner.

Experience & Qualifications

• Proven technical skills in radiation therapy treatment delivery with demonstrated experience in planning in a range of radiotherapy techniques.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills that inspire the trust and confidence required to build strong relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated understanding of the delivery of high-quality radiation therapy services including awareness of ACHS national quality standards.
• Demonstrable ability to work collaboratively as a member of the multidiciplinary team.
• Strong patient focus where the patient is at the centre of every decision.
• Highly enthusiastic, motivated, and quick to adapt in a supportive environment.
• Current AHPRA radiation therapist registration.
• Current NSW Radiation Use Licence.
• Criminal Record Clearance.
• Proof of Vaccination Record for Health Care Workers.

About Us

Cancer Care Associates (CCA) is a leading oncology services provider in Australia that pioneered private oncology and the provision of integrated cancer care in regional communities. The organisation is committed to evidence-based treatment in a multidisciplinary team environment. Our organisation has a focus on quality and safety and our greatest strength is our people. Through our centres we provide a personalised, rapid access service to patients, delivered by a professional, multidisciplinary team of Doctors, Nurses, Scientists and Technicians dedicated to providing excellence in care. CCA have an extensive and exciting growth pipeline ahead with new comprehensive centres under construction together with Radiation Oncology services to be established at the existing centres in Miranda and Wollongong. We are committed to expanding our network to ensure Australian communities have access to affordable, integrated cancer treatment services, not only providing essential cancer care services but reducing travel time and out of pocket expenses for cancer care patients in need.

Successful applicants must be registered to work in Australia. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. In line with the Public Health Order, all Cancer Care Associates employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19. To be eligible for consideration to perform work for Cancer Care Associates, all recruits must provide evidence against COVID-19 and comply with the requirements of the Public Health Order prior to appointment.