St George Hospital - VMO - Radiology - TPT - 12 month position

About the role

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the 'reporting engine' shifts, reporting on ED and other examinations from 0800 to 2400 hours each day (2 shifts).
• Engage in TEG functions such as training and supervision of registrars, participation in MDTs, consultation with clinical teams, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in the departmental on-call rosters.

Requirements

• Experience in multiple radiology subspecialties, including advanced diagnostic procedures, basic interventional procedures, and participation in clinic-radiology meetings.
• Registration or eligibility for registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists and/or equivalent specialist recognition as provided for by the Health Insurance Act 1973 and the relevant Award/Determination.
• Proven capacity and/or experience in the provision of effective high quality service in the specialty, demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching with experience in teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students and other staff of the hospital.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and harmoniously with medical and other health services colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team and demonstrate effective communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing a high standard of clinical care in the public sector setting.
• Demonstrated experience in and commitment to research relevant to the role and needs of the Department.

Qualifications

• Continuing medical education and self-monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the position.
• Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) Registration Number.

Skills

• Experience in multiple radiology subspecialties.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Research experience relevant to the role.

Benefits

• Increased remuneration.
• Dedicated time to participate in TEG functions.
• A better work/life balance.

Pay

Remuneration in 'reporting engine' shifts will be a fee-for-service type model and TEG functions will be sessional (hourly) remuneration.

Schedule

'Reporting engine' shifts will occur from 0800 to 2400 hours each day (2 shifts) with remuneration commensurate with the number of examinations reported and their complexity. It is planned to undertake reporting between 12 midnight and 8am when feasible.