Visiting Medical Officer - Diagnostic Radiology - BreastScreen NSW - Quinquennium 1 July 2027 to 30 June 2032

About the role

An eligibility list may be created for vacancies on an ongoing basis (following this advertisement).

Responsibilities

• Provide best practice breast imaging, screen reading and interventional services for women attending the South Eastern Sydney Illawarra BreastScreening service.
• Read and report on images, undertake Assessment Clinics, including Core Biopsies, Ultrasounds and review of relevant Tomosynthesis images.
• Subject to review by the Designated Radiologist based on clinical audit as detailed in the BreastScreen National Accreditation Standards.

Requirements

• Registration or eligible for registration with Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Fellowship, or eligible for Fellowship prior to July 2027, of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) and/or equivalent specialist recognition as provided for by the Health Insurance Act 1973 and the relevant Award/Determination, and demonstrated subspecialty training in Breast Mammography.
• Evidence of continuing medical education and self-monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the position.
• Demonstrated 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 including evidence of participation in quality improvement activities relevant to the specialty.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching with experience in teaching both undergraduate and post graduate students and other staff of the hospital.
• Demonstrate the skills and attitudes appropriate as a senior Medical Practitioner including modelling a high standard of professional behaviour to junior medical and dental staff.
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively and harmoniously with medical and other health services colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team and demonstrate ability to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and staff and to work as an effective member of the clinical team across multiple sites.
• Demonstrate the commitment to provision of a high standard of clinical care in the public sector setting.
• Demonstrate experience in and commitment to research relevant to the role and needs of the Department.

Qualifications

• Registration or eligible for registration with Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Fellowship, or eligible for Fellowship prior to July 2027, of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) and/or equivalent specialist recognition as provided for by the Health Insurance Act 1973 and the relevant Award/Determination, and demonstrated subspecialty training in Breast Mammography.

Skills

• Highly skilled in breast imaging, screen reading, and interventional services.
• Experience in teaching and mentoring both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary healthcare team.
• Strong commitment to research and continuous professional development.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Collaboration with a team dedicated to exceptional patient care.
• Flexibility in primary location of the position.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

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