Radiology Breast Imaging Fellow

Queensland Government; Queensland; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work patterns

Salary packaging

Job summary

BreastScreen Queensland offers a Breast Imaging Fellowship for a part-time 6-month training opportunity. The role provides exposure to mammographic screening, image-guided interventions and collaboration with the BSQ multidisciplinary team.

The Fellow will engage in evidence-based practice, clinical audits, teaching and research activities, while aligning with BreastScreen Queensland standards and host hospital values.

Qualifications

• Specialist training opportunity within BSQ service.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and quality improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Undertake breast imaging, mammographic screen reading and interventional services under supervision to support BSQ diagnostic clinics.
• Participate in clinico-pathology and MDT meetings, statewide screen reader education, clinical audits and risk management activities.
• Facilitate learning by sharing knowledge, teaching and supporting colleagues, and contributing to research activities.

Skills

Breast imaging

Mammography

Interventional imaging

Job description

About the roleThe Fellowship in Breast Imaging is a specialist training opportunity within a nominated BSQ service. The role provides advanced clinical exposure to breast imaging, including mammographic screen reading and interventional procedures, working directly with the BSQ multidisciplinary team to deliver essential and high-quality services and care to Queensland women.On completion of training, the Fellow is expected to have a thorough understanding of basic and advanced principles of breast imaging practice within the BSQ program.The role is part-time, 2-3 days/ 16-24 hours per fortnight (0.3 FTE) for 6 months.About youOur ideal candidate will be someone who has a strong interest in a career in breast imaging and can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with BSQ's and the host Hospital and Health Service's (HHS) core values:Undertake breast imaging, mammographic screen reading and interventional services (under supervision) necessary to deliver BSQ diagnostic assessment clinics and fulfil the BSQ Breast Imaging Fellowship Curriculum.Demonstrate commitment to evidence-based practice, research and quality improvement activities, including active participation and presentation in clinico-pathology and multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings, statewide screen reader education meetings, clinical audits and clinical risk management activities.Facilitate a learning environment by sharing knowledge and expertise, participating in teaching and research activities and supporting the development of colleagues.Develop and maintain awareness of the BreastScreen Australia National Accreditation Standards and BreastScreen Queensland Standards, Protocols and Procedures and how they relate to this position and breast imaging practice.Liaise and collaborate with other members of the interprofessional team to ensure effective team functioning, positive patient outcomes and the achievement of departmental objectives.Role model desired standards of behaviour, promoting a positive attitude, enthusiasm, respect and support of other staff, effective communication and ethical decision making.Ensure patients and other staff are treated fairly and with mutual respect and understanding, regardless of cultural, religious, ethnic and linguistic backgrounds.About BreastScreen Queensland (BSQ)BSQ provides screening and assessment services to help detect breast cancer for women in Queensland through early detection. BSQ operates in more than 260 locations across throughout Queensland with a network of services comprising 11 local screening and assessment services:Brisbane NorthsideBrisbane SouthsideGold CoastSunshine CoastIpswichMackayRockhamptonCairnsToowoombaTownsvilleWide BayWe also have 23 satellite screening-only locations and 11 mobile screening vans, including a 4-wheel drive van, that travel to rural and remote areas to make breast screening more accessible for women and closer to where they live or work.Benefits when working for usRewarding career and development opportunities in a world class cancer screening service.Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balanceFlexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increasesBenefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.