Southland

Fixed-term, 1.0 FTE (40hrs per week) opportunity until 04/04/2025

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Mō te tūranga - About the role

Reporting to the Service Manager, the Southland Radiology Manager is responsible for the operational line management of Medical Imaging Technologists (MITs), Nursing and Administration staff in the Radiology Service at Southland Hospital. This is a job share position, where non-clinical duties are shared with another Radiology Manager, to allow both to have rostered clinical time each week.

The successful applicant will ensure efficient, effective, and safe services with the resources available. Working in partnership with the Clinical Leader, and their colleagues, the Southland Radiology Manager(s) have site responsibility for staffing, quality and risk, health and safety, equipment maintenance and other relevant areas in line with the delegated Human Resources and financial authority.

The Southland Radiology Manager will work collaboratively with all Radiology staff as well as the wider multi-disciplinary teams throughout the organisation in a way that is consistent with Te Whatu Ora Southern's shared vision and values. This way of working will ultimately benefit all our patients and communities.

Travel is at times required, this will be in line with District wide requirements.

Location, Location, Location!

Invercargill gives you everything you'd want from a city hospital, with a modern work environment, interesting work and a range of specialties, but there's a small hospital with collegial feel to it. You'll be on first-name terms with all the staff, including the doctors. Invercargill is a lovely city for families, with affordable housing, lower cost of living, excellent education and adventure opportunities. Surrounded by beautiful scenery many of New Zealand's major tourist destinations, (ski fields, national parks, vineyards) and hidden treasures are on Southlands doorstep. Life is easy without a major commute. And as an added bonus you'll get free onsite parking!

Mōu ake - About you:

• Clinical experience in Radiology, will be expected to work in a clinical role, as well as non-clinical Radiology Manager duties
• Previous leadership/management role
• Quality management and/or accreditation experience desirable, but not essential
• Roster writing and management skills
• High level of interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in a supportive and honest manner
• Proactive self-directed learner
• Ability to ensure service delivery is achieved within approved business/activity plans and financial budgets

Mō mātou - About us

Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

Utu whānui - Salary range

This role belongs to the Apex Medical Imaging Technologists (MITs) Collective Agreement and falls between Step 13 ($111830p.a) and Step 15 ($118,098 p.a pro rata)

Rā mōnehu - Closing date: Sunday, 1 October 2023

Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Do not delay; make sure you apply as soon as possible.

Tono ināianei - Apply now

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/

For further information please contact James Boyd, Recruitment Advisor, james.boyd@southerndhb.govt.nz

If you currently work for Te Whatu Ora- Health New Zealand - Southern , please apply for this role via our internal careers site, found here: Pulse > Applications > Corporate > SuccessFactors

Pre-employment checks

In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following:

• Occupational health assessment
• Police vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checks
• Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)
• Covid-19 vaccination is expected for all workers at higher risk of workplace exposure to Covid-19 through face-to-face patient interaction, working in clinical areas and contact with potentially infectious materials and surfaces

To Apply

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/