Team Lead, Planning

At Grand River Hospital we are building a world class health care system supporting healthier lives for the communities we serve. We value people above all else and the experiences of our patients and their families, our team members, and our partners are at the very top of our agenda.

Through our values of CARE; TRUST AND BE TRUSTWORTHY; COURAGE TO START, HEART TO FINISH and WELCOME ONE TO WELCOME ALL we leverage the collective talents and strengths of our GRH team, our community, and our partners to innovate and accelerate the transformation of health care delivery.

We currently have an opportunity for a Team Lead – Planning in Radiation Therapy - Oncology.

How Team Lead – Planning support our teams at Grand River Hospital:

Reporting to the Manager, Radiation Treatment Program, this position will assist and coordinate the day-to-day operations in the department and particularly of the Planning/Dosimetry area in the Radiation Therapy Department. The Team Lead will have the equivalent of 1 day per week of protected time for team lead work with the balance of the time dedicated to planning/dosimetry clinical work but is expected to provide leadership at all times. Contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Provides the day-to-day coordination of staffing assignments for the front line staff in treatment planning
• Acts as a resource for staff
• Works with the Manager in human resource management, including providing input into the biannual performance review of staff
• Ensures that the patient experience is positive
• Participates in orientation/education activities at the direction of the Manager
• Provides day-to-day direction of the education program for all staff and students rotating into the Planning Department
• Participates as a member of the Radiation Therapy Management Team
• Works collaboratively with other members of the Radiation Therapy Department, medical and physics staff
• Ensures all radiation therapy planning policies, procedure and guidelines are kept up to date
• Occasionally responsible for projects within the Radiation Therapy Department related to data management and patient safety initiatives and implementation
Provides leadership for Joint Physics/Planning meetings and monthly Planning meetings

At Grand River Hospital, the Team Lead – Planning:

• Member in good standing with the College of Medical Radiation Technologists of Ontario (CMRTO)
• Minimum of five years’ experience as a radiation therapist and experience in planning
• MDCB CMD or CAMRT CDC certification an asset
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to evidence-based care
• Strong sense of and belief in the provision of person-centred care
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
• Good attendance record

At Grand River Hospital we support our Team Members with:

• A thorough onboarding and orientation program
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Access to our Ongoing Education Fund
• Career mentorship
• Wellness programs

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Grand River Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL THE POSTING IS CLOSED.

Please include a resume with your application in order to ensure that your qualifications are appropriately considered in the hiring process.

Grand River Hospital is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to: racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment. Grand River Hospital is a proud member of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI).

Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Human Resources in advance for assistance.