Advanced Practice Radiation Therapist [For Serving HA Staff Only]

Post: Radiation Therapist I
Department/Hospital: Oncology Department, Kowloon East Cluster
Pay: HK$ 61,618 to HK$ 89,978 (HGPS Pt 25 to Pt 33A) per month including Monthly Allowance
Up to 15% of total basic salary (after deducting the contribution of Mandatory Provident Fund by Hospital Authority) as end-of-contract gratuity may be offered to contract staff upon completion of the contract subject to satisfactory performance.

Key Responsibilities
I. Primary Function
To encompass the breadth and depth of current and future radiotherapy practice, including clinical practice, service management, research and education. Being an integral member of the radiotherapy team, but will also interact with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of high quality clinical care. To play a leadership role in a radiation therapists’ team.

II. Key Result Areas / Job Description
1. Planning (including Simulation & CT Simulation)
a) Design treatment plan in collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams.
b) Produce treatment plans.
c) Perform planning dosimetry.
d) Perform treatment plan simulation and verification.
e) Conduct QA check of the simulator.
f) Perform CT simulation.
g) Check immobilization device and accessories.
h) Perform Brachytherapy planning and dosimetry.

2. Treatment
a) Conduct QA check of the radiotherapy equipment.
b) Deliver radiotherapy including complex cases.
c) Ensure proper and safe delivery of treatment by junior radiation therapists.
d) Monitor patient’s radiation reactions, general conditions and treatment compliance.
e) Advise and counsel patient on self-care and risk associated with radiotherapy.
f) Deliver Brachytherapy.
g) Dispense and administer radioisotope for tracer tests, scanning and therapy.

3. Operational Management
a) Ensure smooth service operation.
b) Maximize equipment utilization.
c) Ensure implementation of QA measures.
d) Ensure radiation safety.
e) Ensure safe storage and handling of radioactive materials.

4. Training and Development
a) Train and develop junior radiation therapists.
b) Provide clinical teaching to radiotherapy students.

Entry Requirements
1. Be a registered Part I (full registration) Radiographer (Therapeutic) and have a valid Practicing Certificate under the Allied Health Professions Ordinance; and
2. 3 years working experience as a Radiation Therapist II or equivalent (See Remarks 2).

Preferred Attributes / Exposure
1. Enrolled in a postgraduate training in Radiotherapy services (e.g. Master Degree, HA Advanced Specialty Program or equivalent) (See Remarks 2).
(Note: Please refer to the List of Recognizable Qualification for Advanced Practice Radiation Therapist http://hr.home/Doc/GA/Recognizable Qual-APRT (Apr 2026).pdf)
2. Completion of Training and Development Program for Newly Recruited Allied Health Professionals.
3. Contribution to professional development including research, teaching and training
4. Fluency in written English and Chinese as well as spoken English and Cantonese.
5. Communication skill.
6. Empathy.
7. Commitment to patient care.
8. Leadership.
9. Interpersonal skills.

Post: Radiation Therapist I
Department/Hospital: Oncology Department, Kowloon East Cluster
Pay: HK$ 61,618 to HK$ 89,978 (HGPS Pt 25 to Pt 33A) per month including Monthly Allowance
Up to 15% of total basic salary (after deducting the contribution of Mandatory Provident Fund by Hospital Authority) as end-of-contract gratuity may be offered to contract staff upon completion of the contract subject to satisfactory performance.

Key Responsibilities
I. Primary Function
To encompass the breadth and depth of current and future radiotherapy practice, including clinical practice, service management, research and education. Being an integral member of the radiotherapy team, but will also interact with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of high quality clinical care. To play a leadership role in a radiation therapists’ team.

II. Key Result Areas / Job Description
1. Planning (including Simulation & CT Simulation)
a) Design treatment plan in collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams.
b) Produce treatment plans.
c) Perform planning dosimetry.
d) Perform treatment plan simulation and verification.
e) Conduct QA check of the simulator.
f) Perform CT simulation.
g) Check immobilization device and accessories.
h) Perform Brachytherapy planning and dosimetry.

2. Treatment
a) Conduct QA check of the radiotherapy equipment.
b) Deliver radiotherapy including complex cases.
c) Ensure proper and safe delivery of treatment by junior radiation therapists.
d) Monitor patient’s radiation reactions, general conditions and treatment compliance.
e) Advise and counsel patient on self-care and risk associated with radiotherapy.
f) Deliver Brachytherapy.
g) Dispense and administer radioisotope for tracer tests, scanning and therapy.

3. Operational Management
a) Ensure smooth service operation.
b) Maximize equipment utilization.
c) Ensure implementation of QA measures.
d) Ensure radiation safety.
e) Ensure safe storage and handling of radioactive materials.

4. Training and Development
a) Train and develop junior radiation therapists.
b) Provide clinical teaching to radiotherapy students.

Entry Requirements
1. Be a registered Part I (full registration) Radiographer (Therapeutic) and have a valid Practicing Certificate under the Allied Health Professions Ordinance; and
2. 3 years working experience as a Radiation Therapist II or equivalent (See Remarks 2).

Preferred Attributes / Exposure
1. Enrolled in a postgraduate training in Radiotherapy services (e.g. Master Degree, HA Advanced Specialty Program or equivalent) (See Remarks 2).
(Note: Please refer to the List of Recognizable Qualification for Advanced Practice Radiation Therapist http://hr.home/Doc/GA/Recognizable Qual-APRT (Apr 2026).pdf)
2. Completion of Training and Development Program for Newly Recruited Allied Health Professionals.
3. Contribution to professional development including research, teaching and training
4. Fluency in written English and Chinese as well as spoken English and Cantonese.
5. Communication skill.
6. Empathy.
7. Commitment to patient care.
8. Leadership.
9. Interpersonal skills.

Remarks:
1. Please refer to https://www.ha.org.hk/haho/ho/hrd_jv/NotestoApplicants.pdf for “Notes to Applicants”.
2. The limited arrangement from 1 July 2023 to 30 September 2027.
3. Applicants are required to submit an action plan through the e-recruitment system on or before 26 November 2026:
“Provide a critical analysis of different SBRT practices in terms of patient setup, motion management and future directions” (Maximum 1,500 words)

Please note the essay is a part of the selection process. If you do not submit the essay, your application will not be considered.

Please submit application on-line on or before 26 November 2026. For enquiries, please telephone 3949 5232.

Remarks:
1. Please refer to https://www.ha.org.hk/haho/ho/hrd_jv/NotestoApplicants.pdf for “Notes to Applicants”.
2. The limited arrangement from 1 July 2023 to 30 September 2027.
3. Applicants are required to submit an action plan through the e-recruitment system on or before 26 November 2026:
“Provide a critical analysis of different SBRT practices in terms of patient setup, motion management and future directions” (Maximum 1,500 words)

Please note the essay is a part of the selection process. If you do not submit the essay, your application will not be considered.

Please submit application on-line on or before 26 November 2026. For enquiries, please telephone 3949 5232.