Deputy CT Charge MIT – Hutt Radiology

Location: Hutt Hospital

Contract: Permanent, Part Time (0.7 FTE / Rostered and Rotating)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. 

About the Role 

This is an exciting opportunity to join the CT leadership team in our Radiology Services at Hutt Valley DHB as our service expands to have 2 CT scanners. The role also includes rostering to General X-ray. 

The position of CT Deputy Charge is to assist the CT Charge with the provision of a high quality patient focused CT service at Hutt Hospital Radiology, Health New Zealand.

The Deputy CT Charge MIT:

• Leads and manages services for up to 2 CT scanners from late 2026, when CT Charge is unavailable
• Manages protocolling of all CT requests, delegated from Radiologists
• Provides support for all Hutt Hospital Radiology staff to enable high quality delivery service across the hospital
• Provides clinical and operational oversight across the full patient pathway, covering inpatient, outpatient, emergency, community and primary care settings
• Supports the establishment of a culture of continuous improvement that links Hutt Hospital Radiology service activities to overall hospital operational strategies
• Fosters excellence in operational standards and professional conduct for the Service
• Supports new and innovative ideas which improve patient experience and outcomes
• Identifies emerging issues, risks, threats and opportunities early and mitigates these
• Fosters strong interdisciplinary leadership, overseeing and collaborating with MITs, Registered Nurses, Healthcare Assistants (HCAs), Radiologists and Clinical Referrers
• Supports multi-site and cross-district service alignment, working closely with regional CT departments, wider district services and specialised networks to support equitable, standardised care delivery

About the Team/Service Location 

The Radiology Department serves the population of the Hutt Valley and Wairarapa areas. The Department receive a wide variety of clinical referrers, including Regional Plastic Surgery and Rheumatology services as well as referral from 2 Emergency Departments providing X-Rays, ultrasounds, MRI and CT scans.

About you 

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Computing skills
• Excellent customer service skills, skilled at listening to customers to assess their needs, communicating effectively with a wide range of customers and managing customer expectations
• Planning and organising skills, ability to manage a range of tasks at one time and carry them through to completion
• Good communication skills, ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships, communicate effectively with others and express ides and/or information clearly – both verbally and in writing
• High level if interpersonal skills, able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds, able to assert oneself confidently and tactfully
• Ability to manage a high degree of confidentiality and manage sensitive information

Essential Professional Qualifications / Accreditations / Registrations

• Relevant Diagnostic Medical Imaging Technologist qualification
• Current registration and practicing certificate with Medical Imaging Technologist Board
• Current CPD in line with appropriate professional standards
• Well-developed general radiographic skills including emergency, ward, outpatient, theatre and mobile work
• Ability to work with a range of radiographic equipment

Someone well-suited to the role will place a high value on the following

• Being a good team player; able to work with others to achieve team goals
• Able to work independently without supervision, using initiative
• Able to work under pressure
• Flexible, positive attitude to work
• Accurate and efficient work practices

Working at Health New Zealand 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. 

How to Apply 

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Philip.Adamson@tewhatuora.govt.nz 

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.

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