Treatment Team Leader - Radiation Therapist

About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Southern is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders, grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We provide services to 350,000 people across diverse communities in the largest geographical region in New Zealand. Our dedicated and passionate staff are integral to our mission to improve, promote, and protect the health of our region. About the Role We are currently seeking a Treatment Team Leader for our Radiation Oncology department at Dunedin Hospital. In this leadership position, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe, appropriate, and timely delivery of contemporary high-quality treatment to patients within the Southern Blood and Cancer Service. Your responsibilities will include providing both strategic and operational leadership to radiation therapists, with a focus on those in the Treatment area. You will work closely with Treatment supervisors to promote excellence in practice standards and professional conduct, while fostering collaboration across pre-treatment and treatment teams, as well as with the broader multidisciplinary oncology team. You will be expected to manage your team effectively within allocated resources, promoting efficiency, productivity, and patient safety. Requirements To be successful in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and experience: - Registration or eligibility for registration with the New Zealand Medical Technologists Board (MRTB) - A current MRTB (NZ) issued Annual Practising Certificate in Radiation Therapy - A minimum of five years of clinical experience as a Radiation Therapist, with at least three years being current - Demonstrated expertise in delivering advanced and technically complex radiation therapy treatments, ensuring precision and optimal patient outcomes - A proven track record in staff training, mentoring, and professional development, fostering a collaborative and skilled clinical team - A deep commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care, with a strong focus on empathy, safety, and support throughout the radiation therapy journey - Involvement in quality improvement initiatives and projects Benefits Joining our team comes with numerous benefits, including: - Access to beautiful coastlines and a family-friendly community - Continuous support for career development - Short work commutes - Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance - Access to staff fitness facilities and banking offers - Opportunities for retail discounts and participation in the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) For more information on the variety of benefits and discounts we offer, please visit our website. About You As a Treatment Team Leader, you will be an effective communicator and teacher, with the ability to mentor and advocate for your team. Your technical skills, along with a strong patient-centered commitment, will be essential in this role. Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for all New Zealanders. Our workforce embraces diversity and inclusivity, which enhances our ability to understand and serve our community. We encourage applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To apply, please click on ‘apply now’. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Monday, 14 July 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Katie Procter at katie.procter@tewhatuora.govt.nz. We will review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement. Please note that we only accept online applications through our website.