Position Overview

The Medical Imaging SRMO position supports the clinical, educational and operational functions of the Medical Imaging department and contributes to the delivery of high-quality diagnostic imaging and interventional services by providing clinical support, image review and interpretation, procedural assistance and patient care coordination under the supervision of accredited radiologists.

The position holder is expected to operate within the Public Sector Management Act (1994), the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct.

Key responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following under limited direction of the Clinical Director, you will:

Under the limited direction of the Director of Medical Imaging you will:

1. Provide medical support and oversight for staff and patients in the Medical Imaging department
2. Assist with workflow coordination of inpatients and outpatients referred to the Medical Imaging Service including: timely triaging, consultation, protocolling, liaising with referrers and in doing so, promote a commitment to high quality, customer service principles, practices and attributes.
3. Review imaging requests in consultation with radiologists to ensure clinical appropriateness and optimise imaging protocols.
4. Facilitate and assist in image-guided procedures under direct supervision, including patient preparation, consent and post procedure care, ensuring they are conducted safely and respectfully, maintaining patient privacy, comfort and adherence to informed consent principles.
5. Promote a collaborative and multi-disciplinary approach to care that enables all members of the clinical team to feel respected and valued to optimise patient care and treatment outcomes.
6. Adhere to hospital and departmental policies and procedures, including radiation safety and infection control, practicing evidence-based medicine, actively engaging in quality and safety activities and contributing to the review of policies and guidelines.
7. Contribute to the education and training of medical students, junior medical staff and medical imaging staff and participate in departmental teaching, including tutorials, case review and multidisciplinary meetings.

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

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet patients’ needs.
• High level critical thinking skills to enable sound, evidence-based conclusions and decision making.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with staff at all levels and across disciplines.
• Ability to work within multi-disciplinary and management teams and adapt quickly to a changing environment.
• Strong organisational skills with a high degree of motivation.
• Good understanding of the principles of quality and safety to deliver exceptional care.
• Behaviours consistent with the organisational values of Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind.
• Commitment to work, health and safety (WH&S) and demonstration of behaviours consistent with the organisational values of Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind.

Position Requirements / Qualifications

Mandatory

• Be registered or eligible for unconditional registration as a medical practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner’s Regulation Agency, with no conditions, undertakings or reprimands (AHPRA).
• Relevant qualifications and minimum of 3 years’ experience working professionally in Medicine.
• Not be the subject of current inquiry by AHPRA.
• Evidence of current CPD activity.
• Previous experience in an acute medical setting.
• Training, experience, and competence in the management of patients with complex clinical. presentations in a hospital setting.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working professionally in Medicine.
• 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

• Previous experience working as a medical officer in Radiology and/or performing interventional or surgical procedures.
• 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:

• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for medical professionals.

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.
• 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 CV and experience.

1. Evidence that the applicant’s clinical experience, skills and personal attributes will assist in the undertaking of the role as SRMO in Medical Imaging.
2. Demonstrated high level of communication and interpersonal skills, including an ability to work as a team member in a multidisciplinary environment, and liaise within the health system and with external agencies.
3. Demonstrated commitment to teaching and training and to participate in related education activities
4. Demonstrated commitment to clinical governance relevant to the practice of acute hospital medicine including but not limited to audits, research, education and training.
5. Demonstrated understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, work, health and safety (WH&S) and the positive patient experience. Displays behavior 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.