Staff Specialist in Nuclear Medicine - Hunter New England Imaging Service
REQ560401 - Staff Specialist in Nuclear Medicine
Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital/ Hunter New England Imaging Service
Permanent Full Time Opportunity
About the role:
You will primarily be based at Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital for this full time. You will join a collaborative and committed team that provides services across 35 primary, secondary and tertiary hospitals and community health facilities using the latest in Medical Imaging Technology. This encompasses Bone, PET, Theranostics, CT, BMD, Lung, Parathyroid, Gallium and Thyroid scanning, Cardiac, Renal, Brain and Biliary Imaging, Cardiac Stress Testing, Gastric studies and Lymphoscintigraphy.
We have an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and friendly departmental staff, committed to a strong team. Working in Nuclear Medicine here can be challenging, but also satisfying and valuable, with great clinical connections with the many subspecialty teams at our sites. We collaborate with the University of Newcastle which has both a Radiation Science and Medical School benefiting from various students, and teaching opportunities.
Hunter New England Imaging comprises of the Divisions of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine which together provide a complete range of training modalities including General Radiology, Fluoroscopy, Tomography, Angiography, Interventional Procedures, MRI, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine and PET.
Essential Skills and Qualifications:
- Primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA
- Fellowship in Nuclear Medicine or dual qualified Radiologist with Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists
- Recent and comprehensive experience in Nuclear Medicine and/or Radiology
- Credentialed as a provider of specialist PET services by Joint Nuclear Medicine Credentialing and Accreditation Committee (JNMCAC)
About Tamworth:
The Tamworth Region is known for its rich diversity and wide range of experiences, where a peaceful rural lifestyle blends seamlessly with the energy of a thriving city. Just a 3-hour drive from the New South Wales coast and a quick flight from Sydney, Tamworth offers the perfect balance of nature, family-friendly living, and opportunities to build lasting friendships. With a variety of educational, career, sporting, and recreational options, you can learn more about this stunning region by visiting Destination Tamworth.
What we can offer you:
- This is an opportunity to work for the largest local health district in NSW which services a population of more than 900,000 across the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast areas.
- Hunter New England Health has strong, innovative connections with the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute.
- Dedicated Senior Medical Recruitment team to guide you through recruitment and onboarding including Senior Medical Settlement Concierge to assist you and your family with relocation, settling in and making connections in our community – ask us for more details.
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Fitness Passport
- Salary Packaging – up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal and entertainment.
- Annual TESL allowance - TESL is an entitlement to paid leave for the purposes of training, education and study for Staff Specialists. Up to 25 days per year (5 weeks) for full-time staff, pro-rata for part-time.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.
Need more information?
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For a confidential discussion about the role please contact:
Dr Natalie Rutherford, Clinical Director Nuclear Medicine, Hunter New England Imaging Service
E: natalie.rutherford@invalidemail.com
Application Enquiries: Jess Glover, HNELHD Senior Medical Recruitment
E: jessica.glover@invalidemail.com Ph: (02) 6767 7063
Applications Close: 16 April 2025
Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases - this is a Category A position. Please read and understand NSW Health policy directive (PD2024_015). All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.