At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead advanced nuclear medicine services and mentor future scientists in a dynamic healthcare environment.
- Company: Join Metro North Health, a leader in innovative healthcare and research.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work arrangements, competitive salary, and generous superannuation contributions.
- Other info: Embrace a culture of inclusion and professional growth with exciting opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on patient care while advancing your career in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Expertise in nuclear medicine and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 $ per year.
Join a leading nuclear medicine team as a Senior Nuclear Medicine Scientist, delivering advanced multi-modality imaging services, providing clinical leadership and mentoring staff to support exceptional patient care across adult and paediatric healthcare settings.
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
- 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.
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
Senior Nuclear Medicine Scientist employer: Queensland Health
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service is an exceptional employer that prioritises professional fulfilment and a healthy work-life balance for its staff. With a commitment to community involvement and high-quality clinical care, employees benefit from competitive salaries, extensive professional development opportunities, and a vibrant lifestyle in Cairns, where they can enjoy the stunning Great Barrier Reef and tropical climate. Join a dedicated team that values continuous learning and offers a supportive work culture, making it an ideal place for meaningful and rewarding employment.
