Radiographer / Sonographer - Incentives Offered
It’s a great time to join Hunter New England Local Health District. Apply now for one of our eligible regional and rural positions. You could benefit under the NSW Health Rural Workforce Incentive Scheme!
Remuneration: $130,817.71 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging + rural incentives
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Radiographer Level 3 Grade 3
Location: Tamworth Hospital
Hours Per Week: 35
Requisition ID: REQ28858
Applications Close: 03/11/24 - applications are reviewed regularly and you may be contacted prior to this date
About the role:
This exciting role will see you experience a dynamic patient load, where you will scan for 8 to 9 days a fortnight and spend the remainder providing radiography services. The examination type is very wide and always interesting! You will work closely with the Emergency Department with a varied caseload.
To aid your success in this role, you will receive support and required training from our existing staff, as well as in-house education and course attendance where appropriate. You will also play a vital part in training student sonographers.
On call duty is shared between all sonographers and includes weekends currently provided on a call back basis.
Where you'll be working:
Tamworth is a modern, progressive city set in a picturesque backdrop of tree covered mountains. Renowned for its diversity and experiences, Tamworth proves that a rural lifestyle can be complimented by a thriving city experience. Make life-long friends and embrace the incredible lifestyle that Tamworth has to offer!
The Tamworth Hospital Medical Imaging department consists of 28 radiographers (5 of which are also sonographers), 10 nurses and 10 administration staff, with the ultrasound section having up to four other sonographers on duty. All sonographers spend part of their week performing radiography as part of injury management.
The department boasts modern, state of the art equipment. Our team are friendly, sociable and quality focused, and we are eager to welcome you!
About you:
We are looking for a team player who is patient focused and has a willingness to improve their skills and educate others.
We will provide upskilling and education for the right candidate for any areas where their skills are incomplete.
Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme
This vacancy is eligible for an Attraction and Relocation package that includes the following*:
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Attraction incentive paid as a Rural and Regional fortnightly allowance of up to $10,000 for the first 12-months
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Retention incentive of up to $10,000 thereafter annually
*All payments and reimbursements made to part time employees will be on a pro-rata basis.
Attraction incentives will be paid as a Rural and Regional fortnightly allowance on top of your base salary + 11.5% superannuation.
Other forms of payment/package options (where you are eligible) need to be negotiated with the Convenor and may include**:
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Additional annual professional development days (up to 5 more per year)
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Additional personal leave (up to 5 more days per year)
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Computer/internet reimbursement (e.g. laptop, wi-fi costs)
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Return airfare to and from your work base (or equivalent motor vehicle allowance) so you can still visit family and friends
**The total value of your incentive package would remain the same. Employees are responsible for seeking independent financial advice before accepting an Attraction and Retention Incentive package as part of their offer.
Transferring of incentive packages will depend on the location, position, and time served by the health worker in their current position. Eligibility to transfer existing incentive packages will be determined and approved by the health organisation. Health workers who are receiving incentive packages and are changing or moving positions should discuss the impacts with their manager or local Workforce Rural Health Incentive Team via HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au to discuss your eligibility prior to applying if you are already receiving an incentive package.
Benefits:
- ADO's each month (for full time employees)
- Salary packaging options
- Fitness Passport
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.
Requirements:
- Degree in Medical Radiation Science (Diagnostic Radiography) or equivalent. Eligible for registration with Australian Health Professionals Registration Authority (AHPRA), hold/ current NSW EPA Radiation licence and ASAR accreditation
- Post graduate qualification in Medical Sonography and registration with the Australian Sonographers Accreditation Registry (ASAR)
- Participate in the Rosters, overtime and on-call duties as required by the site, and which may change from time to time
Additional information:
- To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- This position is full time; however, part time arrangements will be considered.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
- Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Adrian Snowden on Adrian.Snowden@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
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