Senior Nuclear Medicine Scientist

About the role

• To provide independent high level Nuclear Medicine services of a varied and complex nature where routine protocols may require modification, with only occasional supervision.
• To provide clinical leadership within the team including clinical practice supervision

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Deliver high level Nuclear Medicine Scientist clinical services across multiple-modality specialties in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards within established clinical and radiation hygiene protocols.
• Exercises independent professional judgement in decision making in a clinical environment where the caseload is varied and increasingly complex beyond routine nuclear medicine practice.
• Contribute to the development of procedure, protocols and other clinical work practices. Initiating, implementing and evaluating quality improvement activities that support the provision of the Nuclear Medicine Scientist service.
• Demonstrates high-level Nuclear Medicine knowledge and skills across multiple-modalities, including general Nuclear Medicine procedures, SPECT/CT imaging, PET/CT imaging, Diagnostic CT imaging, Bone Mineral Densitometry, Radiopharmacy with GMP standards and Paediatric Nuclear Medicine.

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services;  and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health

• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging
• Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
• 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here:

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED