About the role
The Senior Nuclear Medicine Scientist provides high-level independent clinical leadership and specialist nuclear medicine services across multiple modalities, including SPECT/CT, PET/CT, Diagnostic CT, Bone Mineral Densitometry and Radiopharmacy. The role operates within a complex clinical environment and supports the delivery of advanced diagnostic and treatment services across both the Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital and the Queensland Children's Hospital.
The successful candidate will apply advanced clinical expertise to complex cases, contribute to the development and improvement of clinical protocols and practices, and support quality, safety and research initiatives within the department. The role also includes mentoring less experienced Nuclear Medicine Scientists and students, participating in on-call and rostered services, and contributing to multidisciplinary patient-centred care.
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 advanced clinical Nuclear Medicine Scientist services across multiple modalities, including SPECT/CT, PET/CT, Diagnostic CT, Bone Mineral Densitometry and Radiopharmacy.
Apply independent professional judgement and advanced clinical decision-making to manage complex and varied nuclear medicine caseloads.
Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of imaging protocols, clinical procedures and quality improvement initiatives.
Provide clinical supervision, mentoring and professional support to less experienced Nuclear Medicine Scientists and students.
Lead and contribute to clinical governance, education, training, auditing and research activities that support service excellence and patient outcomes.
Benefits when working for us
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
Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
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
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