Diagnostic Imaging Medical Physicist

Canterbury District Health Board; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Canterbury District Health Board at Christchurch Hospital is seeking a qualified Diagnostic Imaging Medical Physicist with ACPSEM registration to join our Medical Physics and Bioengineering team. You will apply specialist knowledge across a varied clinical portfolio, providing expert medical physics advice to support safe, effective and high‑quality patient care in radiology.

Responsibilities include contributing to Radiology Quality Assurance, Radiation Protection, Theranostics and

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in medical physics is required.
• ACPSEM registration in Diagnostic Imaging Medical Physics (Radiology) is essential.
• Knowledge of diagnostic imaging physics and radiation safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert medical physics advice across a varied clinical portfolio.
• Contribute to Radiology Quality Assurance Service and Radiation Protection Service.
• Support Theranostics and radiopharmaceutical therapy programme.
• Engage in education, teaching, and mentoring registrars and students.

Skills

Diagnostic imaging physics

Quality assurance

Radiation safety principles

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education/training

Education

Postgraduate qualification in medical physics

ACPSEM registration in Diagnostic Imaging Medical Physics (Radiology)

Job description

Christchurch Hospital | Canterbury | [Permanent,full-time/part-time]

• Joina specialised medical physics team supporting advanced diagnostic imaging,radiation safety and emerging therapy services.
• Applyyour expertise across a diverse clinical portfolio, with opportunities tocontribute to quality improvement, education and research.
• Enjoyprofessional development opportunities and an outstanding lifestyle inŌtautahi Christchurch, with beaches, mountains and outdoor adventures onyour doorstep.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in theprinciples of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health systemthat serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are seeking a qualified Diagnostic Imaging MedicalPhysicist with ACPSEM registration in Diagnostic Imaging Medical Physics(Radiology) to join our specialised Medical Physics and Bioengineering team atChristchurch Hospital.

This is an opportunity to apply your specialist knowledgeacross a varied clinical portfolio, providing expert medical physics advice andservices that support safe, effective and high-quality patient care. You willcontribute to our Radiology Quality Assurance Service, Radiation ProtectionService, and Theranostics and radiopharmaceutical therapy programme.

Your responsibilities will also extend to non-ionisingradiation safety, including UV therapy, laser safety and ultrasound imagingquality assurance. Where required, training and professional development willbe available to help you develop your expertise in these areas.

Alongside clinical service delivery, you will play animportant role in education and workforce development. This includes teachingand training medical, scientific, technical and allied health professionals;supervising and mentoring ACPSEM registrars; and supporting students andtrainees undertaking clinical placements, research projects and professionaldevelopment activities.

You will also contribute to continuous quality improvement,supporting the maintenance and development of processes within our ISO9001-certified quality management system.

About the Team/Service/Location

Based at Christchurch Hospital, you will work within aspecialised team providing medical physics and bioengineering expertise acrossmultiple clinical disciplines. The breadth of the service offers theopportunity to collaborate with a range of clinical and technical professionalswhile contributing to the safe and effective use of imaging and therapytechnologies.

Christchurch offers an enviable balance of professionalopportunity and lifestyle. From the Port Hills and Banks Peninsula to theCanterbury foothills and Southern Alps, there are countless opportunities toenjoy the outdoors, alongside a vibrant city, beautiful beaches and a welcomingcommunity.

About You

You are a motivated and collaborative medical physicist whobrings sound technical expertise, a commitment to patient safety and a passionfor continuous improvement.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Arelevant postgraduate qualification in medical physics and ACPSEMregistration in Diagnostic Imaging Medical Physics (Radiology).
• Knowledgeof diagnostic imaging physics, quality assurance and radiation safetyprinciples.
• Stronganalytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability towork effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Aninterest in education, training and professional development, includingsupporting registrars, students and other health professionals.
• Acommitment to quality management, continuous improvement and maintaininghigh professional standards.

Experience or an interest in non-ionising radiation safety,including UV therapy, laser safety and ultrasound imaging quality assurance,would be advantageous. Support and training will be available where required.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andserve our communities. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific,disabled and rainbow communities.