SESLHD - Staff Specialist – Diagnostic Radiology (Paediatrics) - POWH

Employment Type: PermanentFull Time
Position Classification: Staff Specialist
Hours Per Week: 40
Requisition ID: REQ640342

About the Role
The successful applicant will possess expertise across the full spectrum of Paediatric Radiology, including neonatal and paediatric CT and MRI, paediatric ultrasound, plain radiography, and fluoroscopic procedures performed both during routine hours and as part of an after-hours roster. The role involves providing high-level diagnostic input into the care of infants, children, and adolescents in close collaboration with referring clinicians and specialist paediatric teams. The successful candidate will participate in and lead relevant Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings, including those in general paediatrics, neonatology, paediatric surgery, oncology, and other paediatric subspecialties. Participation in the on-call roster for Sydney Children’s Hospital is required, covering emergency and inpatient paediatric imaging after hours. There may also be occasional opportunities to work in adult subspecialty areas such as Emergency Radiology, Body Imaging, Neuroradiology, or Musculoskeletal Imaging, if desired.

The successful applicant will:

1. Possess expertise across the full spectrum ofPaediatric Radiology, including:

- Neonatal and paediatric CT and MRI
- Plain radiography
- Fluoroscopic procedures, performedduring routine hours and on an after-hours roster

2. Provide high-level diagnostic input into the care of infants, children, and adolescents in collaboration with referring clinicians and specialist paediatric teams.

3. Participate in and leadMultidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetingsrelevant to paediatric care, including:

- General paediatrics
- Paediatric surgery
- Oncology and other subspecialty services as appropriate

4. Participate in theon-call roster for Sydney Children's Hospital, covering paediatric emergency and inpatient imaging requirements after hours.

5. May also be occasionally rosteredto adult subspecialty areas such asEmergency (ED) Radiology,Body Imaging,Neuroradiology, orMusculoskeletal Imaging,if desired.

Teaching, Training & Research

- Take an active role inteaching and mentoringMedical ImagingRegistrars and Fellows, particularly in paediatric radiology.
- Participate indepartmental research, quality assurance activities,



andcontinuing professional development (CPD).
- Foster collaboration across paediatric imaging subspecialties and contribute to service improvement initiatives

- Additional expertise in Neonatal Imaging, Paediatric Oncology Imaging, or Paediatric Neuroradiology.
- Basic or advanced Paediatric Interventional Radiology (IR) skillswould be of benefit, but are not essential.
- Involvement in academic or translational research.
- Participation in radiology leadership, service design, or innovation in paediatric imaging practice.

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional people, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

The primary location of this position may be varied as agreed with the Director of Medical Services and as approved by MDAAC to other facilities in SESLHD.

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District.

Information for applicants:

- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy PD2024_015. Successful applicants to the role must provide vaccination history and pathology as part of the application documentation and be certified as compliant before employment can commence.
- SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability,



neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (***************@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.

All applications must include a demonstration of your ability to meet each of the selection criteria in order to progress through the recruitment process.

- Registration or eligible for registration with Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA). Candidate to provide AHPRA Registration Number on application.
- Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) and/or equivalent specialist recognition as provided for by the Health Insurance Act 1973 and the relevant Award/Determination, and demonstrated subspecialty training in Paediatric Radiology.
- Evidence of continuing medical education and self-monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the position.

Proven capacity and/or experience in the provision of effective high quality service in acute and elective paediatric imaging across routine, on-call and emergency settings, with demonstrated advanced competency in paediatric imaging modalities, including fluoroscopy, demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position including evidence of participation in quality improvement activities relevant to the specialty.

- Demonstrated commitment to teaching with experience in teaching both undergraduate and post graduate students and other staff of the hospital.
- Demonstrate the skills and attitudes appropriate as a senior Medical Practitioner including modelling a high standard of skilled behaviour to junior medical staff.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and harmoniously with medical and other health services colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and staff and to work as an effective member of the paediatric medical and surgical teams across multiple sites. Demonstrated commitment to provision of a high standard of clinical care in the public sector setting.
- Demonstrated experience in and commitment to research relevant to the role and needs of the Department.

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📌 SESLHD - Staff Specialist – Diagnostic Radiology (Paediatrics) - POWH (Rand)
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