Senior Hospital Scientist in Charge of Section

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Senior Hospital Scientist in Charge of Section
Remuneration: $112, $119,173.77 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ576692

Location: Tamworth Hospital

About the opportunity
Time for a tree change? A rare opportunity has arisen in our busy Microbiology Laboratory at Tamworth. We are looking for an experienced Microbiological Scientist to lead our team in the everchanging environment. Tamworth carries out testing for the 6 laboratories within the New Enland on a 7 day basis and with recent new analyser acquistions is placing itself to play a significant role in support of clinicians through New England.

You will be in charge of the Microbiology laboratory at Tamworth. Currently with 5.5 fulltime staff this laboratory works across 7 day and 2 shifts per day to ensure prompt turnaround for regional work. This role includes participationg in the roster as well as management and compliance supervision. You will also be liasing closely with local clinicans and the supervising laboratory medical and scientific staff based at our John Hunter Laboratory. This is a wonderful opportunity to get ou of the city rat race and provide a high standard of Microbiological servies for many years to come.

What we can offer you

• This position is eligible for a Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme allowance of up to $5,000 plus super per annum in addition to award entitlements
• Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave
• Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
• Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning

Responsible for the management of scientific, technical and support staff, all testing and associated activities and logistics for the assigned laboratory. The position oversees the quality, cost and operational integrity of the department, regulatory compliance and accreditation of laboratory services in the department, human resource, business and resource management.

Interested in joining Australia's largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:

1. Bachelor Degree or higher degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science or an equivalent qualification, with subjects relevant to pathology from a recognised tertiary institution.
2. Customer focused approach displaying well-developed interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with customers, patients and clinical and laboratory staff, along with report writing skills, statistical evaluation of scientific data and the ability to effectively communicate policies and procedures
3. Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of accreditation frameworks, relevant standards and quality systems
4. Demonstrated managerial skills with experience in laboratory operations, administration and budgeting
5. Advanced knowledge of Pathology Laboratory Information Systems including supervision of e-based Quality Management Systems
6. Extensive high level knowledge of working within the relevant section of the laboratory with knowledge of the operation and maintenance of analytical equipment in a pathology laboratory
7. Sound understanding of legislation, policies and requirements that impact the laboratory environment including work health and safety and privacy requirements

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Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases

This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2023_022 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases. All recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. All recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.

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Working Rights

This position is a permanent position. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa.

Talent Pool If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future permanent full time / part time, temporary and casual vacancies.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity