NSLHD - Visiting Medical Officer - Radiology - Breast Screen (Apply via eCredential)
BreastScreen Northern Sydney and Central Coast (NSCC) is seeking applications from experienced Radiologists who have a specialised interest in breast imaging and interventional procedures to participate in our assessment clinic roster and mammography screen reading.
Applications are accepted via eCredential only, to apply click here
Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer
Contract Type: Sessional
Duration: From 1 July 2025 to remainder of Quinquennium 2030
Where you'll be working
BreastScreen conducts multi-disciplinary assessment clinics, radiologists, surgeons, radiographers and counsellors make up the multi-disciplinary assessment team. Assessments are conducted at both St Leonards & Erina. BreastScreen Northern Sydney Central Coast is one of the nine Screening and Assessment Services (SASs) of BreastScreen NSW which are geographically spread across 14 Local Government Areas.
BreastScreen NSW is part of BreastScreen Australia, a joint Commonwealth, State and Territory program with high quality standards.
BreastScreen offers a highly skilled, supportive and team-based work environment, where the staff are committed to the provision of quality Client care. We seek to attract medical staff who will be dynamic and committed clinicians, able to
complement and support existing staff.
complement and support existing staff.
Purpose of the Position
Provide clinical management and treatment of patients under your care in a Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) facility or service. This care will be provided within the scope of practice endorsed by the NSLHD Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC).
The position will provide clinical consultation services within NSLHD and will contribute to the teaching and training of medical graduates and other health care professionals and to research, evaluation and quality improvement activities within the District.
Provide Radiology screening and assessment services to women attending the BreastScreen NSW North Sydney and Central Coast sites. Initiate and participate in clinical teaching and research as well as quality activities.
The duties of the Radiologist are:
- To interpret screening mammography images on a regular basis as arranged with the Designated Radiologist and Director
- To participate in the BreastScreen radiologist quality assurance system
- To participate in regular multi-disciplinary clinical meetings and other meetings so as to meet the BreastScreen Australia National Accreditation Standard (NAS) regarding ongoing education
- Participate in Assessment Clinics - as agreed with the Designated Radiologist and Director, working within the context of the multidisciplinary team
The position will provide clinical consultation services within NSLHD and will contribute to the teaching and training of medical graduates and other health care professionals and to research, evaluation and quality improvement activities within the District.
Provide Radiology screening and assessment services to women attending the BreastScreen NSW North Sydney and Central Coast sites. Initiate and participate in clinical teaching and research as well as quality activities.
The duties of the Radiologist are:
- To interpret screening mammography images on a regular basis as arranged with the Designated Radiologist and Director
- To participate in the BreastScreen radiologist quality assurance system
- To participate in regular multi-disciplinary clinical meetings and other meetings so as to meet the BreastScreen Australia National Accreditation Standard (NAS) regarding ongoing education
- Participate in Assessment Clinics - as agreed with the Designated Radiologist and Director, working within the context of the multidisciplinary team
Selection Criteria
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia. Applicants must have Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists or recognition as a specialist by the Medical Board of Australia. Applicants expecting to be awarded their Fellowship within 3 months may be considered
- Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them
- Appropriate experience to practice as a Senior Medical Practitioner in breast imaging, in particular mammography and mammographic workup interpretation, breast ultrasound performance and interpretation and imaging guided biopsies.
- Certification of participation in ongoing BreastScreen quality assurance and CPD.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and work within a multidisciplinary team environment and commitment to teaching, research and an interest in quality improvement methodologies.
Need more information?
1) The requirements of the position can be viewed via the Position Description
2) For assistance with your application please refer to the eCredential guide
3) To view the the Scope of Clinical Practice for this position click here
For role related queries or questions contact Meredith Kay on (02) 9462 9630 or email Meredith.Kay@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 2 December 2024
Please Note:NSW Health does not require or accept the ‘Fit2Work badge’ offered as an option in eCredential.
