Preanalytical And Cutup Senior Scientist | Full-time Permanent

Closes: 30 March 2023

Classification: Health Professional Level 3
Salary: $99,819 – $105,180 (up to $110,398 on achieving a personal upgrade) plus superannuation
Position No: 21277 – 029F9
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 14 March 2023
Contact Officer: Mary Brun on [email protected] or 5124 2879

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together

Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community

Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

POSITION OVERVIEW

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary, and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website: www.canberrahealthservices.act.gov.au

ACT Pathology is a business unit of the Canberra Health Services with laboratories located at both the Canberra Hospital and Calvary Public Hospital operating 24 hours, 7 days a week all year round and Collection Centres located at seven other sites. Pathology provides diagnostic and consultative services to medical specialists and general practitioners and their patients in hospital and in the community.

The Anatomical Pathology Department operates a service which encompasses Histology, Cytology, Mortuary Services and Administration. The Preanalytical and Cutup Senior Scientist is a specialised role focusing on Anatomical Pathology pre-analytical and cut-up aspects of the department. The position serves as the Team Leader for staff working in the front end of the Histology including but not limited to specimen receipting (case builder, frozen sections, renal biopsies, decalcification, specimen transfer and cut-up workstations, and overseeing the safe and efficient daily operation of this workspace.

ABOUT YOU

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, or Questioning (LGBTIQ) are particularly encouraged to apply.

Behavioural Capabilities

1. Strong organisational skills with a high degree of drive
2. Strong attention to details, reliable and punctual
3. Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet clients’ needs.

Position Requirements/Qualifications:

Mandatory

• Relevant Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor qualifications and a minimum of 5 (five) years’ experience working professionally an Anatomical Pathology laboratory is preferred.
• The successful applicant will need to be for weekend and after-hours work.
• CHS is leading the drive to digitally transform health service delivery in Australia through the implementation of a territory wide Digital Health Record. Computer literacy skills are required which are relevant to this role as you will be responsible for completing required documentation and becoming a proficient user of the Digital Health Record and/or other Information Technology systems; once proficient, you will need to remain current with changes, updates and contingencies.

Desirable

• Be registered or be eligible for registration with the Australian Council for the Certification of the Medical Laboratory Scientific Workforce (ACCMLSW).
• Have an understanding of how the National Standards and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role as detailed in the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, Clinical Governance Framework, Partnering With Consumers Framework and all other related frameworks.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

Note: A senior scientist with a specialised role focusing on the pre-analytical and cut-up aspects of Anatomical Pathology has become available at ACT Pathology – Canberra Health Services. This is an exciting opportunity for medical laboratory scientists who have a special interest in specimen dissection and staff training. When applying for this position please ensure you address the position selection criteria.

An employee in ACT Pathology who is employed as a Health Professional 3 and who meets the criteria will be paid an allowance up to the maximum amount of $9,604. The allowance is reviewed every 12 months and adjusted based on the current increment level.

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Career interest categories:

Healthcare, Medical and Allied Services