Radiation Therapist

• Casual position based at Christchurch Hospital
• Join a large, supportive team of healthcare professionals and refine your clinical skills
• Must be eligible for registration as a radiation therapist by the Medical Radiation Technologists Board of New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

Kia Ora!

Have you been looking for a change? Now is your opportunity to join a busy Radiation Therapist team based at Christchurch Hospital, the largest tertiary centre in the South Island.

In your move to Ōtautahi, Christchurch you will see what it means to have work-life balance and where adventure is never far away. If you’re a considering a move, this could be your best one yet!

About the Role

This is your chance to join a health system that truly cares. Here in Ōtautahi, Health New Zealand, Canterbury | Te Whatu Ora, Waitaha is a world leader in the delivery of integrated healthcare, and right now we have the opportunity for you!

As a highly skilled Radiation Therapist, you will be eager to play a key role in continuing our drive of constant improvement, provide exceptional care and delivery of service, and enjoy a varied and fast paced environment.

Our Radiation Therapy department at Christchurch Hospital currently has exciting opportunities for qualified Radiation Therapists to join us on a casual basis! We are an experienced team who are passionate about continued professional development and supporting team education. Our department has 4 Elekta linear accelerators, a Siemens 64 slice CT scanner and Monaco® treatment planning system.  The department provides a gynaecological and prostate HDR brachytherapy service and uses Mosaiq as its patient management system.

The department currently provides a full range of radiation therapy services including VMAT, DCAT, SABR(lung), SRT Brain Metastases, deep inspiration breath hold and the full spectrum of IGRT modalities.  Development and expansion into other sites using IMRT/SBRT techniques is ongoing.

We have a strong departmental culture with a focus on providing excellence in patient care. 

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Planning, delivering and recording radiation treatment accurately and efficiently
• Proving information and education to patients and their family/whanau where appropriate
• Assisting with the clinical training and ongoing clinical assessment of Radiation Therapy students, in conjunction with the clinical tutor
• Identifying areas of improvement and displaying enthusiasm to participate in change

About You

Your skills will include:

• Developed technical skills in radiation treatment planning and delivery, brachytherapy, and radiation oncology patient management systems
• Must be eligible for registration as a Radiation Therapist by the Medical Radiation Technologists Board of New Zealand
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work as part of a team
• A commitment to quality outcomes and patient-centred care
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth 

https://www.mrtboard.org.nz/pre-registration/overseas-trained-how-to-register/

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellnesses. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 4th April 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alex Jay at Alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.