Job description
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Directorate
Canberra Health Services
Branch
Medical Services
Section
Medical Imaging
Position Number
P03046
Position Title
Medical Imaging Trainee
Classification
SRMO 1-3/Registrar 1-4
Vacancy Type
Full Time
Duration
12 months with possible extension
Location
The Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT
Base Annual Salary
$99,996 - $141,084
Contact Officer
Catherine Hayter, Director of Training, Catherine.L.Hayter@act.gov.au or Daya Krishna, Radiologist, Dayanethee.Krishna@act.gov.au.
Closing Date
7 August 2022
POSITION OVERVIEW
Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website:
CHS website
The Medical Imaging Department is part of the CHS Medical Services Group, which also includes ACT Pathology, CHS Pharmacy, Healthcare Technology Management, the Physician Training Office, the Medical Officer Support, Credentialing, Employment and Training Unit (MOSCETU), the GP Liaison Unit (GPLU) and the CHS Library.
Appointments are available at all levels from first year training to final year advanced (post graduate) training positions (angio/interventional radiology). Applications should be from suitably qualified medical graduates eligible for General registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
DUTIES
- Provide competent and efficient clinical Medical Imaging (MI) management of patients of CHS under the supervision and direction of Consultant Specialist Radiologist’s. While clinical MI management includes acute admissions, in-patient reporting, outpatient reporting, inter-disciplinary consults and interventional procedures.
- Maintain a co-operative relationship with multidisciplinary clinical teams.
- Participate in the supervision, training and professional development of junior medical staff as required.
- Work within and support a multidisciplinary team approach.
- Assist in progression of training in the specialty including participation in the RANZCR teaching program and activities, timely completion of assessments and involvement in research.
- Currency in Basic Life Support Course to be attained within three months of commencement with annual refreshers.
- Contribute to clinical audit and participate in changes that improve quality and safety of patient care.
- Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.
ABOUT YOU
CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, or Questioning (LGBTIQ) are particularly encouraged to apply.
Behavioural Capabilities
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
- Well-developed ability to prioritise, judge case severity, and when to call for help.
- A friendly respectful attitude to staff and patients.
- Proficient computer literacy skills, as you will be responsible for completing clinical documentation in the DHR and using other CHS IT systems.
- You will need to understand how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
- You will need to fulfil the responsibilities of this role as detailed in the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, Clinical Governance Framework, Partnering With Consumers Framework and other related frameworks.
Position Requirements/Qualifications:
WHAT YOU REQUIRE
These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé and experience:
- Proven commitment to, and enthusiasm for, a career in Radiology including but not limited to
- Demonstrate commitment to the maintenance and further development of skills applicable to the provision of General, Diagnostic and Interventional services.
- A strong commitment to the importance of provision of teaching at all levels including medical, nursing, scientific and allied health professional staff, both postgraduate and undergraduate.
- A strong commitment to research and evidence of previous research in the field of radiology.
- Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, work, health and safety (WH&S) and the positive patient experience. Displays behaviour consistent with CHS’s values of reliable, progressive, respectful and kind.
HOW TO APPLY / OR WANT TO KNOW MORE?
Applications must be submitted through the e-recruitment system. Applications must include a copy of a current resumé, and
You must provide at least two referee reports, one being from your current direct supervisor. If you are in a training position with RANZCR you must provide one referee report from your current Director of Training.
A response to the selection criteria under “what you require” in no more than two pages.
CHS Contact: Catherine Hayter, Director of Training, Catherine.L.Hayter@act.gov.au or Daya Krishna, Radiologist, Dayanethee.Krishna@act.gov.au.
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