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.

We are committed to workforce diversity and creating an inclusive workplace.

The Medical Imaging Department is the primary training site for 22 Radiology registrars. Successful applicants will be rostered alongside registrars and expected to contribute to teaching and training, as well as playing a role in quality assurance.

This position is required to support the Medical Imaging Department in the provision of a 24-hour, seven day a week service and includes on-call duties. Several remunerated extra shifts are available every weekend.

The successful candidate will also be rostered to shifts based outside of the Canberra Hospital precinct (e.g., University of Canberra Hospital, North Canberra Hospital and Weston Creek Imaging Service).

Advanced/Subspecialty skills in Nuclear Medicine /PET/Theranostics, Head & Neck Imaging, Neuroradiology, Body Imaging, Chest Imaging, Paediatric Radiology and Cardiac MRI are particularly desirable to support our clinical specialists.

The position holder is expected to operate within the Public Sector Management Act (1994), the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct and the professional requirements specified by the appointee’s Specialist College.

Key responsibilities

Under limited direction of Divisional Clinical Director of Medical Imaging you will:

• Provide high quality clinical services in Diagnostic and/or Interventional Radiology and/or General Nuclear Medicine and PET
• Contribute to the education and training of Junior Medical Officers, Students and Registrars in Medical Imaging, as well as non-medical staff in Medical Imaging.
• Contribute to the on-call / after-hours roster, in conjunction with other specialists, at a frequency required to cover the roster throughout the year.
• Promote research in medical imaging and participate in the development of research programs.
• Work in a multi-disciplinary team to promote a high quality, patient centered focused care.
• Work across all sites within CHS such as but not limited to Weston Creek, Belconnen, North Canberra Hospital and University of Canberra Hospital
• 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

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Clinical Expertise in Radiology/ Interventional Radiology/ Nuclear medicine/ PET: Expertise in providing high-quality Diagnostic and/or Interventional Radiology / General Nuclear Medicine and PET.
• Education and Training: Contribution to the education and training of Junior Medical Officers, Students, Registrars, and non-medical staff in Medical Imaging. In particular, providing supervision and tutorials to Radiology registrars. Successful applicants will be expected to take on Director of Training positions and other leadership positions as their careers progress.
• Leadership: Successful applicants will be expected to take on Modality lead and other leadership roles within the department as their careers progress.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team to promote high-quality, patient-centered care.

Ability to present at and contribute effectively to multidisciplinary team meetings.

• Research and Innovation: Capacity to promote and participate in research.
• Adaptability and Flexibility: Ability to contribute to the on-call/after-hours roster and adapt to changing demands and schedules as needed to support the department.
• Operational Efficiency and Contribution: Competence in undertaking additional duties that contribute to the smooth operation of the organisation, ensuring alignment with its goals and objectives.

In addition to a commitment to work, health and safety (WH&S) and contributing to the CHS positive patient focus displaying behaviours consistent with the organisational values of Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind.

For consideration at the Senior Specialist level, you will require the above and: 

1. Clinical: Show advanced clinical expertise in their speciality area, which may include the ability to work without supervision, as recognised by their peers.
2. Safety and Quality: Provide leadership through:
   1. a demonstrated ability to be effective in leading safety and quality activities, including experience relevant to specialist college accreditation
   2. providing senior medical input to the safety and quality activities of the medical unit and clinical division, and
   3. participating actively in specialist college accreditation, as overseen by the Australian Medical Council.
3. Teaching: Provide senior input using demonstrated experience in the development and provision of teaching and training at CHS and services in the surrounding region.
4. Research: Undertake speciality-specific research and/or have relevant publications of research in a respected health or medical journal.
5. Administrative functions: Support the medical unit director in the administration of the unit and provide senior medical input to the development of policies and practices of the unit.

Qualifications

Mandatory

• Be registered or eligible for registration as a medical practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner’s Regulation Agency, with no conditions, undertakings or reprimands (AHPRA).
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists / Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians, or equivalent specialist qualifications.
• Not be the subject of an unresolved scope of clinical practice review of by Medical Dental Appointments Advisory Committee or a current inquiry by AHPRA.
• Registered or eligible for registration for an unrestricted Medicare provider number to work at Canberra Health Services.
• Must either hold/ eligible for radiation license at ACT
• 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.
• Fulfill the responsibilities of this role in alignment to the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, Clinical Governance Framework, Partnering with Consumers Framework and all other related frameworks.

Desirable

• Sub-specialist training in Nuclear Medicine/PET, Head and Neck imaging, Chest Imaging, Paediatric, MSK, or Body imaging or in Interventional Radiology would be desirable to meet the current and future demands of our community and department.
• If applicable- experience and qualifications in Nuclear Medicine / PET and/or in Cardiac MRI.
• Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) and Australian Council of Healthcare Standards (ACHS) clinical indicators align with this role.
• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in alignment to the CHS Exceptional Care and all other related frameworks

Experience

Desirable

• Prior experience at consultant level in a tertiary hospital
• Postgraduate MRI experience.
• Experience or knowledge of the CHS Exceptional Care Framework and all other related frameworks

In addition to a commitment to work, health and safety (WH&S) and contributing to the CHS positive patient focus displaying behaviours consistent with the organisational values of Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind.

For Senior Specialist we will also expect that you:

1. Have demonstrated advanced clinical experience outlined in a CV that clearly and comprehensively outlines the applicant’s professional history.
2. Have been employed at the equivalent of a Specialist Band 5 for a period of at least three years.
3. Have demonstrated their advanced ability to provide leadership to their colleagues through either clinical or administrative means.
4. Have gained demonstrable advanced experience and attained such ability in the relevant speciality that is acceptable to CHS, to justify a recommendation for advancement to Senior Specialist by the Review Panel.
5. Be able to demonstrate their ability to undertake duties and responsibilities deemed by CHS as those expected of a Senior Specialist.
6. Be able to demonstrate that they are performing at a level consistent with this competency framework.

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 Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC) 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.
• Be available for weekend and/or after-hours work.
• Be available to work across all facilities within CHS.
• Approval for second job will need to be submitted annually. Commitment to second job must not impact on the agreed clinical duties of the specialist at Canberra Hospital.

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 and experience.

Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a cover letter responding to the below Selection Criteria:

1. Sound diagnostic thinking and decision-making capabilities
2. Good communication skills and ability to function effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
3. Track record of academic achievement, quality assurance, and/or research.
4. Evidence of a commitment to teaching.
5. Evidence of advanced subspeciality training and where relevant, appropriate qualifications.
6. Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, Work Health and Safety and positive patient experience. Displays behaviors consistent with CHS’s values of reliable, progressive, respectful, and kind.

Where possible include specific relevant examples of your work.

Senior Specialist applicants must also provide two detailed supporting statements from referees including:

1. A supporting statement from the relevant medical unit director or equivalent, attesting to:
   1. the applicant’s ability to work at a senior level in the relevant unit or department,
   2. compliance with CHS policy and guidance documents, and
   3. behaviour consistent with CHS’ values
2. A supporting statement from a second referee who is a Senior Specialist.

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.