Visiting Medical Officer - Breast Radiologist - Breast Screen NSW HNE

REQ571144 Visiting Medical Officer – Breast Radiologist
BreastScreen NSW HNELHD

BreastScreen NSW Hunter New England is seeking specialist breast radiologist who is committed to providing best practice breast diagnostic imaging and procedural services for women attending for assessment clinics for diagnostic work- up of recalled lesions. You will be required to provide high quality compassionate care with the ability to work cooperatively in a multidisciplinary team and with other health professionals.

You will be committed to providing service and advice that is safe, effective, evidence based and patient centred and complies with the National Accreditation Standards of BreastScreen Australia, Breast Screen NSW Operating Standards, NSW Health Policy Directives and HNE LHD local policies. 

BreastScreen NSW Hunter New England is part of the National Program, BreastScreen Australia, and is managed through Hunter New England Imaging on behalf of BSNSW and the Cancer Institute. We have 4 full time mobile screening units and 1 shared mobile unit,  3 fixed screening units located in East Maitland, Tamworth and Waratah, with Assessment Services based at the Tamworth and Waratah fixed sites only. The successful applicant may be expected to be available to provide assessment services at both fixed sites, by negotiation. A willingness to participate in the reading of screening mammograms is desirable but not a requirement of appointment.

Our catchment area includes Lake Macquarie in the south to the Queensland border and covers the Northern Tablelands, the North West Slopes and Plains, the Lower Mid North Coast, the Hunter Valley and Newcastle.

Suitable applicants will have: 

• A primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA and Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists.
• Diagnostic breast imaging and procedural experience as demonstrated by recent and comprehensive experience in Breast Diagnostic Radiology and Breast Interventional Radiology.
• Prior experience in a breast screening program is highly desirable but not essential. 

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent & temporary full & part time positions.

Applications close Sunday 1 June 2025.

For a confidential discussion about the role please contact: 
Enquiries: Dr Zoe Barker, Designated radiologist BreastScreen NSW HNE
Ph: (02) 4985 0221  E: zoe.barker@health.nsw.gov.au

Application Enquiries: Jess Glover  HNELHD Senior Medical Recruitment
Ph: (02) 6767 7063 E:  jessica.glover@health.nsw.gov.au  

Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position. 

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases - this is a Category A position. Please read and understand NSW Health policy directive (PD2024_015). All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.