Description:
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.
WHMI is an accredited member of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) and is a leading provider in education, training and research.
WHMI operates across 3 of the 4 Western Health campuses located at; Western Hospital Footscray, Sunshine Hospital and the Williamstown Hospital. WHMI Medical Imaging services include Computer Tomography (CT), Fluoroscopy, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Nuclear Medicine, Mammography, Interventional Radiology, Ultrasound and Digital X-ray.
About the Role
Western Health Medical Imaging seeks an Interventional Radiology Fellow for a full time 12 month period, commencing February 2025.
The role of the Fellow is to provide radiological diagnosis, assist with procedural cases and clinical management of patients and undertake administrative duties for the Unit under the guidance and direction of the Department Head of Unit and Director of Radiology Training or Consultant Staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure notification to the appropriate consultant of patients referred to the Department, and provision of initial assessment of referred patients
- Ensure quality patient care via clinical assessment, admissions and development of management plans
- Provide day to day clinical management of patients and ensure attendance at ward rounds/handover
- Assume responsibility for patient care in accordance with the care model of the ward/unit, ensuring that required clinical procedures are performed with appropriate training and supervision
- Participate in the development of discharge plans that reflects the needs of patients and their significant others and demonstrates understanding of the role of community providers. Assume responsibility for communication with community providers
- Coordinate and participate in the teaching of junior doctors and medical students
Job Plan Core clinical work (sessions per week):
- 7 sessions in area of subspecialty inclusive of one in subspecialty reporting (Post-TACE, Microwave, Radiofrequency, CT Angiography etc)
- 2 general sessions (CT/US/Fluoro/XR)
- 1 academic session
- Relevant Multidisciplinary/Clinical meetings
- Participation in After Hours Roster: Evening and Weekend shifts as per fellow roster
- On Call to be negotiated surrounding IR On Call Roster
About You
- Completion of Medical Degree (MBBS) or equivalent
- Hold current or eligible for medical registration with AHPRA
- Passed all Part II FRANZCR requirements or equivalent
- Commitment to undertake European Board of Interventional Radiology (EBIR) exams
About Us
Our workforce of over 11,000 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, Hazeldean, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of 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 (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.
Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.