Job no: 862887
Work type: Full time
Location: Barossa
Categories: Pathology

Central Adelaide Local Health Network

• Statewide Clinical Support Services, SA Pathology, Gawler
• Salary MeS-3 $102,641 - $114,968
• Full-time permanent

About the role

The following objectives for a Medical Scientist at the classification level of MeS3 are as follows:

• Management of a quality, multi-disciplined pathology service provided in a regional laboratory, including specimen reception and associated collection centre network, and local courier services.
• Demonstrate increased professional expertise, competence and experience to perform standard professional tasks within Regional Services.
• Ensure laboratory and sites meets set KPI’s and meets continued accreditation from NATA.
• Undertake, facilitate and apply scientific and technical knowledge and expertise to perform a range of routine diagnostic techniques, including participation in problem definition, planning, execution, analysis and reporting in conjunction with the key result areas of responsibility. 
• Apply professional judgement to select and apply new and existing methods and techniques.
• Demonstrate expertise obtained through appropriate professional development and operational experience.
• Assist in training, professional development, performance reviews and supervision of technical, scientific and ancillary laboratory staff in routine tests and tasks. As required, contribute to teaching and research activities.
• Travel requirements to maintain skills, competency and professional development .
• Recruitment and retainment of multiskilled staff in a regional location(s).
• Provide professional services to local client groups and key stakeholders and seek to expand private market share.

Qualifications

• BAppSc (Med Lab Sc) or equivalent qualification accepted as suitable for full professional membership of an appropriate professional society (AIMS- professional membership, HGSA – full membership, ASC - non-medical membership, AACB- Associate Member, ASM - professional membership.
• Post Graduate qualifications in a relevant field.

About us

Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a unique public healthcare organisation that serves health consumers and provides specialist clinical services to the health system in South Australia. SCSS encompasses BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology, and SA Pharmacy. Come and work with us to improve the health and well-being of South Australians, across all age groups and at any time of their life or health need.

What we offer

• Attractive salary packaging available
• Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians
• Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites

Essential Requirements:

• Current National Police Clearance (NPC)
• Working with Children Check
• Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description. SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Diversity and inclusion: Statewide supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. 

Application Information:

• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

• In addition to the annual salary package we also offer salary sacrifice benefits and employer superannuation contributions.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening. 

Job ref: 862887

Enquiries to:

Mark Hancock

Telephone: 8222 3052

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 26 April 2024

Attachments

 862887 RD Laboratory Manager - Gawler.pdf

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Advertised: 12 Apr 2024 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 26 Apr 2024 Cen. Australia Standard Time

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