Radiologist Evergreen
About the Role
Western Health Medical Imaging seeks Diagnostic Radiologists and Interventional Radiologists for Full Time and Part Time contracts on an ongoing basis from as soon as possible through to February 2026 A day session is equivalent to 8 hours for a part time role and 10 hours for those on full time. The additional EFT being offered is in line with the service delivery at the new Sunbury Hospital and towards to New Footscray Hospital Satellite Emergency Department. The role of the Diagnostic Clinical Radiologist is to provide high quality Radiology services to the patients of Western Health and its external referrers.
Western Health Medical Imaging (WHMI) provides state-of-the-art comprehensive Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology services to one of the most culturally dynamic and rapidly expanding growth corridors in Australia serving a population of over one million. WHMI is an accredited Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) Registrar teaching facility.
Subspecialty training in one of the following areas of Imaging is mandatory: Body, Chest (including cardiac imaging), Breast (including MRI), Musculoskeletal, Neurology, Nuclear Medicine (including PET), Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics. Ability to report MRI studies is also mandatory. The Radiologist must be competent in performing Tier A procedures and is a mandatory requirement. The role of the Interventional Radiologist requires the candidate to be adaptive, team focused and proactive.
Requirements specifically for Interventional Radiologist:
- Membership of the Interventional Radiology Society of Australasia (IRSA)
- Possession of or commitment to complete European Board of Interventional Radiology qualification
- Fellowship training in Interventional Radiology.
The following are mandatory requirements for the Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologists:
- A medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent) which his recognised for registration by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Registration by AHPRA as Clinical Radiologist with a current annual practicing certificate
- Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (FRANZCR) in clinical radiology, including maintenance of CPD and good standing as required by AHPRA for the maintenance of Specialist Registration
- Valid radiation licence
- Supervision and training of Junior Medical Staff and support of Western Health Strategic Priorities are mandatory
- Responsibility to report and perform other duties as directed by the Director of Medical Imaging
- Participation in the After-Hours and On-Call Diagnostic Roster as required cover all but Interventional Radiology
- Interventional Radiologists will participate in the Interventional Radiology On-Call roster as required
- Eligible to bill Medicare
To be successful in the role, you will have:
- Ability to work and participate in a team environment
- Strong patient focus
- A record of research will be viewed favourably
- Teaching is mandatory
Contact Person: Dr Julian Nguyen
Title: Deputy Clinical Director
Email: Julian.Nguyen@wh.org.au
Phone: 8345 6117
Applications close at 11:59pm on 21 May 2025.
About Us
Our workforce of over 13,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.
Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of mental health and community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.
Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:
- Professional development support
- Career advancement opportunities
- Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
- Work-life balance
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.
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