Chief Radiographer

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District

   REQ497226 Requisition #

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Radiographer Level 6 Grade 3

Location: Nepean Hospital
Remuneration: $175,654.76 per annum
Hours Per Week: 35
Requisition ID: REQ495361

Applications Close:27/06/2024

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,

working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed
and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean and Blue Mountains and Lithgow Region.

The Nepean Blue Mountains Health District offers a wide range of Medical Imaging (Radiology), Nuclear Medicine, and Nuclear Medical Therapy procedures through our various facilities/services with a goal to help diagnose, assess, and treat patient's injury or disease.

The Chief Radiographer for Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District is responsible for operational leadership and management of all radiography functions of the District. The Chief Radiographer provides leadership to the redevelopment planning process for Medical Imaging and leads the development of new models of care.

The role is based at Nepean Hospital and is responsible for direct operational management of all diagnostic radiography services at that site including line management of radiographers, sonographers, and technical assistants, as well as oversight of diagnostic radiograpgy services at Blue Mountains and Lithgow Hospitals. The role is supported by and line manages Chief Radiographers at Blue Mountains and Lithgow Hospitals, and the Assistant Chief Radiographer based at Nepean Hospital. Working collaboratively with the Business Manager and the Director, the Chief Radiographer is responsible for the operational and financial performance of the NBMLHD Diagnostic Imaging Service against key performance indicators.

The successful incumbent will be a member of the Medical Imaging Executive Leadership Team. In addition to professional governance and leadership for diagnostic radiographers, you will be taking the lead in creating a positive workplace culture that promotes staff engagement and wellbeing.

We invite you to take the next step in your career. Apply Today

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

· Accrued Day Off (ADO) (full time employees only)

· Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging

· Novated Leasing

· Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year

· Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

· Fitness Passport

NBMLHDis committed to achieving a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; people living with disability; people from a Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background; people who identify as LGBTQI+, people with a lived experience of mental health concerns and people of mature age.

What you will bring to the role:

• Degree in Medical Radiation Sciences (Diagnostic Radiography) from an approved program of study. AHPRA registration and EPA licence. Substantial experience and strong management skills at a senior level in a Diagnostic Radiography context.
• Demonstrated leadership skills including the ability to inspire, motivate and grow staff, with proven ability to model the CORE values and drive a culture that promotes optimal patient experiences and outcomes, is culturally respectful and inclusive of diverse populations.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem solving skills, and business acumen to drive excellence in clinical and financial performance. Ability to develop business cases and sustainable operating models.
• Demonstrated ability to work closely with external service providers and contractors, and track record of managing contracts to deliver outcomes.
• Proven track record of developing and delivering on strategic plans, leading projects across a service, and change leadership using recognised project and change management tools.
• Demonstrated ability to manage professional standards of the radiography workforce, and to represent radiography at internal and external forums.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships, influence and negotiate, and competent in the use of Information Technology and tools required for operation of a Medical Imaging Service.
• Current Drivers' Licence (P2 acceptable) with ability to travel to sites across the District.

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