❓ The parliamentary question seeks information on radiotherapist staffing levels, vacancies, and future needs across Western Australian hospitals. The answer provides a breakdown of current staffing and vacancy details, primarily focusing on Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital.
AnsweredQoN 5354Legislative Assembly
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(1) As at 1 July 2019 what is the current number of radiotherapists engaged at each hospital that provides radiotherapy services? (2) As at 1 July 2019 were the any vacant radiotherapist positions ,and if so: (a) How long has each position been vacant; (b) What is the current recruitment status for each vacancy; and (c) Where is each vacant position? (3) What is the projected need for radiotherapists over the next decade?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
17 September 2019
Responded by
Minister for Health
Response time
11 days
I am advised:
(1) NMHS – 56 FTE at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH)
CAHS – Nil.
SMHS – Nil.
EMHS – Nil.
WACHS – Nil.
(2) NMHS - Yes (4.6 FTE as at 1 July 2019). See table below.
HSPs
Position as at 1 July 2019
FTE
(a)
(b)
(c)
NMHS
Deputy Chief Radiation Therapist
1
1 month
Aim to commence recruitment process in October 2019
SCGH
Radiation Therapist
3.2
6 months
Recruitment process not required at this time
SCGH
CAHS
Nil
Nil
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
SMHS
Nil
Nil
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
EMHS
Nil
Nil
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
WACHS
Nil
Nil
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
(3) If SCGH facilities remain at the current level then existing authorised 60.2 FTE will need to be maintained.
(1) NMHS – 56 FTE at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH)
CAHS – Nil.
SMHS – Nil.
EMHS – Nil.
WACHS – Nil.
(2) NMHS - Yes (4.6 FTE as at 1 July 2019). See table below.
HSPs
Position as at 1 July 2019
FTE
(a)
(b)
(c)
NMHS
Deputy Chief Radiation Therapist
1
1 month
Aim to commence recruitment process in October 2019
SCGH
Radiation Therapist
3.2
6 months
Recruitment process not required at this time
SCGH
CAHS
Nil
Nil
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
SMHS
Nil
Nil
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
EMHS
Nil
Nil
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
WACHS
Nil
Nil
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
(3) If SCGH facilities remain at the current level then existing authorised 60.2 FTE will need to be maintained.
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