Consultant Radiologist

Job Description

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• 0.1 FTE 6 months fixed term between 01/02/2027 – 31/07/2027
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• Parkville location with multiple public transport options
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About the team\n

The Pauline Gandel Women’s Imaging Centre (PGWIC) sits within the Allied Health and Clinical Support Services Directorate. It contains the Department of Radiology and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Ultrasound who share an administrative/IT support service. The work of the Centre oversees the provision of high-level complex, primary through quaternary care to both inpatients and outpatients (women, foetuses and newborns).

There are strong relationships between the Centre, and imaging services across the precinct and with other centres for women’s and neonates’ health.

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The Women's Department of Radiology provides a progressive, multi-disciplinary 24-hour service for general adult and neonatal radiology referrals including a wide range of Xrays, fluoroscopic procedures, general and neonatal ultrasound (US), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), contrast mammography, and imaging guided procedures. The team provides the following dedicated women's and neonatal radiology services:

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• Specialist MRI for pregnant patients with suspected foetal or placental adhesive disorders
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• MRI for post birth complications
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• Diagnostic Breast MRI and Breast MRI intervention (including biopsies and localisations)
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• Standard Mammography, Tomosynthesis and Contrast enhanced mammography
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• Stereotactic breast biopsies and localisations
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• Diagnostic Breast US and US Breast procedures (including biopsies, FNA, abscess drainages and localisations)
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• US guided pleuritic and ascites drainages
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• US guided removal of implanon contraceptive devices
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• Fluoroscopic procedures including hysterosalpingograms, cystograms and GI contrast studies
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• Image intensifier service for any procedures performed in the operating theatre
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• Bone density scanning of women to assess the increase of fracture risk due to osteoporosis.
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The team are supported by the hospital’s Quality and Safety unit to promote high quality of care through incident review and improvement initiatives.

About the role\n

The Consultant Radiologist role provides high-quality, comprehensive clinical leadership of patient care for women and neonates attending the PGWIC, demonstrating evidence-based practice across the patient journey from procedural image capturing through to reporting. In addition, the role is responsible to actively contribute to teaching and research, and participate in effective and efficient management of departmental resources in partnership with the Clinical Director and the team.

About you\n

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• MB BS, FRANZCR or equivalent
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• Registration as a medical practitioner with AHPRA
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• Commitment to public health care
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The Classification and Salary scale will be dependent on experience, and you will be appointed and in accordance to the Australian Medical Association AMA Victoria – Victorian Public Health Sector – Meical Specialists Enterprise Agreement 2022-2026.

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At the Women’s you will enjoy a culture that is collaborative, supportive and passionate about learning. We have a strong sense of purpose and engage in meaningful work every day. We offer our people a range of rewarding benefits, including:

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• Up to $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
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• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted financial, lifestyle and health options, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
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• Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
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• Onsite post office, eateries, retail stores and library services
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• Breastfeeding and pumping rooms, and a range of daycare centres nearby
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• Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities
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Inclusion and belonging\n

The Women’s celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.

We are committed to gender equity principles, and our people have an awareness of and sensitive approach to violence against women and family violence matters. We are proudly Breastfeeding Association accredited and, as a child safe organisation, have a strong commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

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All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and a valid Working with Children Check.

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Clinical staff are required to be vaccinated against, or demonstrate immunity to, COVID-19, influenza, and a range of other diseases.

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Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, or if you require an accessible copy of the position description, you are most welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.

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