Permanent opportunity to join our high-performing Wellington team in a leadership role!

• Provide leadership and management of the planning and treatment unit at our comprehensive cancer treatment centre in Wellington, New Zealand
• Mentor our team of fantastic RT’s, with support from our experienced Site Manager
• State of the Art Facilities: Varian TrueBeam, HyperArc, Eclipse Planning, ARIA OIS
• Various Therapies: DIBH, EBRT, IGRT, SRGT, Stereotactic, VMAT
• Excellent REM, 5 Weeks Annual Leave, PD Days/Allowance
• Permanent, Full-Time (9-day fortnight)

Kōrero mō te tūranga, About the Role:
We are seeking a Clinical Lead Radiation Therapist to join our team. You will be responsible for the unit’s clinical operation and will require an ongoing commitment to the provision of technical supervision and support for all on-site Radiation Therapists. This role is a permanent full-time position (76 hours per fortnight) reporting to the Site Manager.
  
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide effective leadership and management to the Radiation Therapist team.
• Establish and maintain the highest standards and continually enhance the quality of service and patient experience.
• Ensure suitable training and support services are effectively provided to the Radiation Therapists.
• Apply effective resource and workflow management strategies to optimise quality and efficiency and productivity.
• Exhibit strong decision-making abilities.
• Maintain good working relationships with internal and external clients.
• Support change management initiatives and implement related processes.
• Ensure the operational and administrative functions that relate to the relevant unit, including staffing and equipment management, are undertaken in an effective, efficient manner.
• Provide recommendations for service quality improvements to the Site Manager.
• Participate in national level meetings and working groups as required, acting as the Radiation Therapy spokesperson for the site.
• Support a high-performance culture that delivers quality patient care services through a patient centric and collaborative approach.    

About you:
Icon is committed to providing exemplary patient care and radiation therapy services to the community. Our dynamic and innovative teams collaborate closely to maintain a team focus on providing cutting edge radiation therapy techniques. We are looking for candidates who are highly enthusiastic, motivated and quick to adapt in a supportive environment. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

Skills & Experience:

• Excellent leadership skills with demonstrated success leading a small team.
• Demonstrable capacity to work effectively, collaboratively and positively.
• Strong understanding of effective oncology-based service delivery models.
• Proven technical proficiency in treatment planning and delivery.
• Excellent clinical knowledge with the management of Radiation Oncology patients.
• Demonstrates a commitment to delivery of high-quality radiation therapy services.
• Ability to develop, implement, monitor, and report on clinical protocols and adherence.
• Apply effective communication skills to represent Icon in a strong and positive manner.
• Demonstrated capacity to identify new quality improvement opportunities and implement and ensure adherence to clinical protocols.  

Qualifications:

• Currently Registered Radiation Therapist (or able to obtain) with NZ Radiation Use Licence.  

E pā ana ki a tātou | About Us

Bowen Icon Cancer Centre
The Bowen Icon Cancer Centre is a joint venture between Evolution Healthcare and Icon Group, established in 2017. The centre provides integrated, non-surgical cancer treatments in an outpatient setting, operating Monday to Friday (7am–6pm) with flexibility for after-hours treatment when required. Each year, approximately 900 new patients receive care across three medical specialties: Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, and Clinical Haematology, including consultation, treatment, and supportive care. Located within the Bowen Specialist Centre in Wellington, the purpose-built facility features:

• A radiation treatment suite with a linear accelerator, CT scanner, and advanced planning technology
• A day hospital with seven systemic treatment spaces
• Six outpatient consulting rooms

The multidisciplinary team includes medical specialists, nurses, radiation therapists, medical physicists, administration staff, clinical trials coordinators, and management. The centre also maintains close relationships with independent providers of supportive care services.

Evolution Healthcare
Evolution Healthcare is a leading provider of private healthcare services in New Zealand. The group operates six hospitals, five specialist day surgeries, a maternity hospital, and nationwide health and wellbeing businesses delivering physiotherapy, rehabilitation, and occupational health services. Evolution sets new standards in the private healthcare sector through the range and quality of its facilities and services.

Icon Group
Icon Group is a global leader in integrated cancer care, with operations across Australia, New Zealand, ASEAN, Mainland China, and the United Kingdom. Icon Cancer Centres form part of this network, which includes more than 45 centres in Australasia. Icon Group oversees clinical responsibility for Bowen Icon Cancer Centre in Wellington and is committed to delivering world-class cancer care. The organisation offers a dynamic work environment, career development pathways, unique rewards and benefits, and opportunities to contribute to a growing and innovative market leader.

Excited to join Us?  
Me pēhea te tuku tono, How to Apply:
If you are highly enthusiastic, quick to adapt in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about healthcare, we want to hear from you. In return we offer a friendly, flexible and dynamic work environment and the opportunity to work for a growing and innovative market leader.