Radiation Therapy Planning Trainer

• This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Radiation Therapist to take on a training-focused role within one of New Zealand’s leading Radiation Oncology departments.
• Enjoy a varied and meaningful position with the chance to shape future practice and support both staff and student development.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As a Radiation Therapy Planning Trainer, you will provide a training programme that introduces both staff and student RTs to the department’s planning procedures and clinical workflows; utilising software applications including RayStation and Aria.

The role is responsible for:
• Training for ongoing staff roster changes
• A program to train and supervise staff with limited scopes of practice
• Updating training plans and programs
• Providing a training program for student RTs and ensuring student performance plans are in place and progress is regularly monitored in line with the University of Otago curriculum
• Orientation of multi-disciplinary staff to planning workflows
• Training project work to implement new clinical techniques, equipment and clinical workflows

• FTE is available as a fixed term 2-year secondment, indicatively starting in May 2025.

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About the Team / Service / Location

Our team of Radiation Therapy Trainers provide training and coaching for Radiation Therapists practicing in specific clinical areas by implementing training plans and credentialing processes. This ensures patients receive best practice, evidence-based treatment, aligned with department policies and procedures.

About You

As a Planning Trainer, you will:
• Have sound knowledge of planning techniques utilised by Te Toka Tumai
• Have recent clinical experience with VMAT planning using RayStation
• Demonstrate strong theoretical knowledge of undergraduate concepts in dosimetry and VMAT planning
• Have experience working with staff and students and contributing to the student programme and staff development
• Ideally have experience in senior and specialist roles, with four or more years of clinical experience as a Radiation Therapist

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

Review the position description. Write a cover letter outlining your planning experience (including sites and planning systems). Outline how and when you have contributed to training and feedback for students and staff. Discuss how you can contribute to radiation therapy planning training for both staff and students as planning evolves.

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by Date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Jade Cowley Recruitment Consultant on jadecowley@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.