Position overview

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. We provide acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding regions. More information can be found on the CHS website.

Applications are sought the for 2027 clinical year, commencing February 2027 for 12 months with possible extension. To be eligible to apply for this position, applicants must be PGY7+.

The Medical Imaging Department at the Canberra Hospital is a fully integrated facility including two 1.5T MRI Units, CT, four Ultrasound rooms, Nuclear Medicine unit with four Gamma Cameras and Interventional Radiology with two Angio suites, Breast Service and PET/CT with complex and interesting workload.

Appointment is available for an Interventional Fellow with Medical Imaging at the Canberra Hospital.

Applications should be from suitably qualified medical graduates eligible for general registration with the Medical Board of Australia, and FRANZCR or equivalent. Applicants near completion of FRANZCR may be considered at the discretion of the selection panel.

Key responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manage under supervision the daily list of interventional cases coming through the Department
• Perform and assist a range of vascular and non-vascular interventional radiological (IR) procedures commensurate with level of experience/expertise
• Attend and contribute to clinical meetings where IR cases are discussed
• Organise monthly IR M&M audit
• Actively pursue one or more research projects and submit for presentation at RANZCR and/or IRSA ASM 2020, with a view to subsequent publication
• Demonstrate commitment to training and continuing professional development including participation in relevant teaching programs, activities, and feedback opportunities, involvement in research, and teaching of junior medical staff and/or medical students
• 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 LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a large multidisciplinary team
• Desire to teach and provide support to JMOs

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).
• Proven log-book ability to perform Tier A interventional procedures is mandatory
• Must be PGY7+

Desirable

• Proven logbook experience of a range of Tier B interventional procedures is highly desirable.
• Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
• Experience or knowledge of the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, and all other related frameworks.

Please note prior to commencement, successful candidates will be required to:

• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

Important information

All employees are required to:

• Adhere to the Canberra Health Services Values and the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct
• Act in accordance and comply with all relevant Safety and Quality policies and procedures.
• Comply with all relevant clinical and/or competency standards.
• Be available for weekend and/or after-hours work.

CHS is leading the drive to digitally transform health service delivery in Australia through the implementation of a territory wide Digital Health Record. Computer literacy skills are required which are relevant to this role as you will be responsible for completing required documentation and becoming a proficient user of the Digital Health Record and/or other Information Technology systems; once proficient, you will need to remain current with changes, updates, and contingencies.

What you require (key selection criteria)

These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé, experience and referee reports.

1. Demonstrable commitment to, and enthusiasm for, a career in Interventional Radiology
2. Demonstrable ability to perform the full range of Tier A IR procedures and knowledge of Tier B procedures
3. Track record of collaboration in the workplace
4. Proven ability to ‘think outside the box’
5. Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, Work Health and Safety and the positive patient experience. Displays behaviour consistent with CHS’s values of reliable, progressive, respectful, and kind.

Work environment description

The following work environment description outlines the inherent requirements of the role and indicates how frequently each of these requirements would need to be performed. Please note that the ACT Public Service is committed to providing reasonable adjustments and ensuring all individuals have equal opportunities in the workplace.