Position Overview

Duties

Under broad direction of the Deputy Director Medical Imaging you will be accountable for the provision of high quality, efficient person centred imaging service. You will:

1. Be responsible for CT and Projection Radiography examinations conducted in the Medical Imaging Department, in accordance with the MRPB Code of Conduct and Professional Standards, the North Canberra Hospital protocols and Radiation Safety Management Plan.
2. Provide clinical leadership, mentoring, training and supervision for subordinate Radiographers and Radiography students.
3. Assist with the ongoing evaluation of clinical processes to ensure effective, evidence-based patient care, and be responsible for initiating and planning research projects within the service.
4. Communicate effectively with all stakeholders to optimise work practices within the Medical Imaging Department.
5. Be responsible for appropriate ongoing professional education and participate in continuous quality improvement of Medical Imaging Services.
6. Ensure that equipment is used and maintained in a safe manner, and report faults to the service providers and the Deputy Director, Medical Imaging.
7. Be available for out-of-hours clinical practice, including weekends, evening, on call and night shift.
8. 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.

Behavioural Capabilities

Position Requirements / Qualifications

Mandatory

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and a minimum of two years’ recent experience in Computed Tomography.
• Be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Hold, or be eligible to hold, an ACT Radiation Licence.
• 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.

Desirable

• Post-graduate qualifications in Management; Computed Tomography or other relevant area of study.
• Demonstrated participation or initiation of quality improvement activities.
• Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in alignment to the CHS Exceptional Care Framework and all other related frameworks.

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

• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.
• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
• Comply with CHS Credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.

What you Require (Key Selection Criteria)

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

1. Proven ability to manage and prioritise own clinical caseload, while providing clinical expertise and supervision to staff and students.
2. Demonstrated ability to provide clinical leadership, evaluate clinical processes and liaise effectively with staff, patients and members of the community to ensure high quality, evidence-based patient care.
3. Demonstrated high level organisation, communication, and interpersonal skills, including a proven ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team.
4. Demonstrated contribution to service improvement activities, professional development, quality improvement and/or research activities.
5. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing risk management and to the principles of workplace equity, safety and injury prevention.
6. 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.

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.