Unit Manager – Radiation Unit | Cape Town, | Permanent

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Lead a specialist radiotherapy service where clinical excellence, operational leadership and patient-centred care come together. This is an opportunity for an experienced radiation therapy professional or suitably qualified medical physicist to lead a department that plays a critical role in oncology treatment. The Unit Manager will oversee the clinical, operational and quality management functions of the Radiation Unit, ensuring the safe, accurate and efficient delivery of radiotherapy services. Reporting to the Deputy Hospital Manager, the successful candidate will lead treatment and planning operations, support the development of radiation therapy staff, and drive continuous improvement across departmental processes and clinical outcomes. The role offers the opportunity to influence service delivery through effective people management, multidisciplinary collaboration, quality assurance and the implementation of new equipment and treatment techniques. The successful candidate will need to balance clinical priorities with operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, resource management and the delivery of a consistently high standard of patient care. The position is based at a private hospital within an established healthcare group, providing specialist oncology services in a multidisciplinary clinical environment. The organisation places importance on clinical quality, patient experience, teamwork, ethical practice and the ongoing development of its healthcare professionals. What You'll Do Lead radiotherapy treatment and planning operations, including stereotactic planning and treatment. Ensure safe, accurate and high-quality radiotherapy services in line with international best practice. Manage, develop and support departmental staff through recruitment, scheduling, performance management, training and competency development. Promote multidisciplinary teamwork, patient-centred care and continuous professional development. Oversee clinical workflows, treatment technologies and the implementation of new equipment, techniques and service improvements. Establish, maintain and monitor quality assurance programmes, ensuring consistent adherence to clinical standards and protocols. Coordinate internal and external audits and maintain compliance with quality management systems, organisational policies, regulatory requirements and clinical accreditation standards. Compile, analyse and submit accurate monthly departmental statistics covering radiotherapy operations and clinical activities. Manage daily departmental operations, including equipment, stock, assets, documentation and record keeping. Collaborate with oncologists, medical physicists, hospital management and the National Oncology Manager to support effective service delivery. Manage operational contingencies, including equipment downtime, after-hours treatment requirements and continuity of patient care. Contribute to departmental strategy, quality improvement initiatives, and the procurement and installation of new equipment. Oversee treatment coding, medical aid authorisations and reimbursement processes. Maintain strong relationships with oncologists and patients through responsive service delivery and continuous improvement. What You Bring A National Diploma, BTech or BSc in Radiotherapy, or a BSc\/BMedSc Honours in Medical Physics for applicants applying through the Medical Physicist pathway. At least 10 years of full-time experience in a radiotherapy environment. A minimum of five years' experience in a senior or leadership role. Current Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) registration in the relevant professional category. Strong computer literacy. The ability to lead clinical teams, manage departmental operations and support staff development. Sound problem-solving, analytical and decision-making skills. Strong verbal and written communication, influencing and relationship-building skills. A resilient, ethical and collaborative approach, with a clear commitment to quality, accountability and patient care. Business insight, customer responsiveness and the drive to maintain high professional standards. What Success Looks Like Safe, accurate and consistently high-quality radiotherapy treatment and planning. Effective departmental leadership, with capable, engaged and appropriately trained staff. Reliable clinical workflows, equipment utilisation and operational continuity. Consistent compliance with quality assurance programmes, clinical protocols, regulatory requirements and audit standards. Accurate and timely departmental reporting, coding, authorisation and reimbursement processes. Strong working relationships across oncology, medical physics and hospital management. Improved patient and oncologist satisfaction through responsive, efficient and patient-centred service delivery. Ongoing improvements in departmental performance, technology and clinical service quality.