Sonographer - Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Radiographer Lvl 4 Gde 1) - Perm FT/PT
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time/Part Time, up to 35 hours per week
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Position Classification: Radiographer Level 4 Grade 1
Remuneration: $74.13 - $76.58 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ553150
Application Close Date: 23/02/2025
Interview Date Range: 26/02/2025 – 05/03/2025
Contact Details: Valeria Ristovski - Valeria.Ristovski@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
We are looking for a talented sonographer with an interest in obstetric and gynaecological imaging to join our clinical research team in the Fetal Medicine Unit at Liverpool Hospital.
As part of our expansion of ultrasound services for pregnant women we are engaged in a number of research and clinical implementation studies to ensure that women living in SWSLHD have access to high quality imaging throughout their pregnancy.
Current areas of focus include provision of a comprehensive first trimester (11-13 week) screening service and the development of risk algorithms predicting poor outcomes in the third trimester of pregnancy.
This post provides an opportunity to develop specialist skills and to learn about and participate in clinical research. There is the potential to define your own unique research project with a view to completing a postgraduate degree and to be involved in multidisciplinary teaching.
What You'll be Doing
A Research Sonographer will coordinate and conduct the SWS Obstetric Research Unit Ultrasound Imaging within SWSLHD. They will promote clinical research in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, specifically but not exclusively in relation to obstetric and gynaecological imaging. They will assist with the dissemination of research findings in appropriate forums through publication and presentation at national and international research conferences.
Where You'll Be Working
Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is the major health service for south-western Sydney, providing services to the local government area of Liverpool City Council as well as district services to residents and visitors in the area. It also provides a range of state-wide services in areas such as critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care and brain injury rehabilitation.
The Hospital provides a health service of international standing, with 23 operating theatres, capacity for 877 beds, diagnostic and imaging services, emergency and trauma care, maternity, paediatric, cancer care, mental health, ambulatory care, allied health and medical and surgical services from birth to aged care.
Liverpool Hospital is currently undergoing a major redevelopment. The $790 million Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct (LHAP) project will provide enhanced facilities and an increased capacity to meet future significant population growth for South Western Sydney.
Liverpool Hospital is a principal referral and teaching Hospital of the UNSW Sydney and the Western Sydney University and also welcome students from over 20 universities and colleges.
Located in the heart of Liverpool City, the hospital is close to public transport, shopping centres and eateries.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Current Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA) - Medical Radiation Practitioner registration, NSW EPA Radiation license and a Master’s Degree in an area of Medical Radiation Science that is relevant to medical imaging and which will benefit the profession. Eligibility requires a minimum of three years equivalent clinical practice after successful completion of a Supervised Practice Program (SPP).
- Do you have a sonographer qualification with relevant work experience in obstetric and gynaecological imaging and current professional accreditation?
- Do you have a current ‘nuchal translucency’ screening license (for first trimester risk assessment); or the ability to complete this training?
- Do you have good interpersonal skills with demonstrable ability to engage clinicians?
- Do you have the ability to work independently, interacting with a large array of internal and external stakeholders?
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Additional Information
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Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
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