Medical Imaging Clinical Lecturer

Ara Institute of Canterbury Ltd.
Canterbury
1 day ago
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Overview

  • Give back and future proofing the sector by helping produce the next generation of future radiographers!
  • Teach in the Bachelor of Medical Imaging programme
  • Join experienced clinicians and educators at Manawa

Lead clinical practice & teach future MITs in a dynamic team at Manawa. Shape the future of medical imaging!


Teach & inspire future MITs at Christchurch Hospital. Join expert educators & lead in diagnostic radiography.
You will teach in the Bachelor of Medical Imaging (BMI) programme, working with a team of staff who are experienced clinicians and educators. You are expected to be a qualified MIT with current registration and recent experience in general diagnostic radiography.


No teaching experience? No problem — we’ll support you with training and mentoring to help you thrive in the role. We have a variety of clinical hours available - let us know if you want part time or full time and join a team committed to work-life balance.


Qualifications

  • 2+ years clinical experience
  • Current New Zealand Scope of Practice Medical Imaging Technologist
  • Current industry/discipline knowledge with recent experience
  • Knowledge of or ability to learn Health NZ process and protocols
  • A broad range of clinical skills
  • Vision, innovation, and a commitment to facilitating own and others' learning
  • Flexibility to work in a range of theoretical and clinical courses
  • Capable of supporting students to achieve their learning outcomes
  • Digital literacy including - competence using a computer (including Microsoft office products)
  • Effective communication with a diverse range of others, at all levels within and outside the organisation
  • MIT with current registration and recent experience in general diagnostic radiography
  • Passionate about medical imaging and the opportunities to improve practice or give back to health sector through education

Mō Mātou – About us

Ara Institute of Canterbury is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute providing world-class, tertiary-level education throughout the Canterbury and Waitaki region. Our talented employees, innovative business collaborators and supportive community partners are passionate about the role they play in our learners' success.


Ara is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds with excellence to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities throughout our catchment (including Māori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, Ara recognises the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation.


Tono Ināianei - Apply now

We accept applications via our online application system. For any other queries, please email .


Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.


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