Trainee

NSW Health; St Leonards; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health in Sydney's Royal North Shore Hospital offers a Trainee – Radiology (Interventional) position within the NSLHD, a leading tertiary referral hospital. This 38-hour week role combines clinical radiology training with exposure to interventional procedures and multidisciplinary collaboration.

The program emphasizes academic development, teaching, research involvement, and professional growth in a supportive health system.

Qualifications

• Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role.
• Demonstrated commitment to a career in Clinical Interventional Radiology.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently within a complex health care setting with proven time management, analytical and reasoning skills, and good common routine procedural skills.
• Excellent written, verbal and multimedia communication skills, in order to interact effectively with patients, referrers, colleagues and other team members.
• Understanding and promotion of collaborative effort and empathy within a heterogeneous team environment such as a radiology department.
• Excellent academic record commensurate with experience, evidence of on-going learning, teaching activities, involvement with projects and research publications.
• Understanding quality improvement principles, audit, implementation of practice improvement initiatives and commitment to continuing professional development.
• Experience in a broad spectrum of clinical disciplines prior to undertaking radiology training.

Responsibilities

• Radiology Trainees provide high quality radiology services whilst learning all stages of the radiological examinations of patients including referrals, triaging, supervision, performance, reporting and communication of the procedure.
• They will participate in all aspects of the Department of Medical Imaging, involving Clinical Radiologists as medical experts.
• The position will provide clinical consultation services within NSLHD and will contribute to the teaching and training of medical students, graduates and other health care professionals and to research, evaluation and quality improvement.
• This position is for a 5th year Trainee seeking 6 months training in Interventional Radiology.

Skills

Interventional radiology interest

Independent work ability

Time management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Academic excellence

Job description

Trainee – Radiology (Interventional), Royal North Shore Hospital

Employment Type:Various - TemporaryFull Time, Temporary Part Time or Temporary Job Share
Remuneration: - As per Public Hospital Medical Officers (State) Award
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:CAM30963

An exciting opportunity exists to join the dedicated The Radiology (Interventional) Department at Royal North Shore Hospital. Be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within one of NSW's leading tertiary referral hospitals.

At Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD), you'll enjoy a rewarding and flexible medical career with access to a diverse and complex case mix. Medical staff are actively involved in all aspects of patient care, working collaboratively across specialties to achieve the best outcomes for patients.

Whether you are looking to further develop your clinical skills, broaden your experience, or contribute to innovative models of care, NSLHD offers a supportive environment that encourages professional growth, education, and career development. Join a health service committed to excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve.

Where you'll be working - Royal North Shore Hospital

Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH) is a principal tertiary referral hospital within Northern Sydney Local Health District, delivering a comprehensive range of complex and highly specialised healthcare services to patients across Northern Sydney and New South Wales.

Renowned for its excellence in clinical care, education and research, RNSH has a long and proud history of providing world-class healthcare while supporting the training and development of future healthcare professionals. The hospital offers a broad range of specialist services, including major trauma, severe burns, spinal cord injury management, neonatal intensive care, bone marrow transplantation, neurosurgery and interventional neuroradiology. These services are complemented by comprehensive acute medical, surgical, mental health, paediatric, cancer and maternity care programs.

The RNSH campus is also home to The Kolling, a leading medical research institute jointly governed by Northern Sydney Local Health District and the University of Sydney, fostering innovation and translational research that improves patient outcomes and advances healthcare delivery.

Working at RNSH provides the opportunity to be part of a leading health service committed to clinical excellence, innovation, education and research, while making a meaningful difference to the lives of patients and their families.

For more information https://www.nslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/RNSH/Pages/default.aspx

What you'll be doing

Radiology Trainees provide high quality radiology services whilst learning all stages of the radiological examinations of patients including referrals, triaging, supervision, performance, reporting and communication of the procedure. They will participate in all aspects of the Department of Medical Imaging, involving Clinical Radiologists as medical experts. The position will provide clinical consultation services within NSLHD and will contribute to the teaching and training of medical students, graduates and other health care professionals and to research, evaluation and quality improvement
This position is for a 5th year Trainee seeking 6 months training in Interventional Radiology.

Merit Selection

NSW Health follows a merit-based recruitment and selection process in accordance with Policy Directive PD2023_04 – Recruitment and Selection of Staff to the NSW Health Service.

Applicants will be assessed against the Essential Requirements and Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description. Candidates are encouraged to carefully review the Position Description before submitting their application to ensure they can demonstrate how they meet the requirements of the role.

Candidates shortlisted for interview will be required to provide original qualifications, registrations, licences, and other mandatory credentials for verification by the selection panel. We encourage all applicants to prepare these documents in advance to support a smooth recruitment process.

• Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role
• Demonstrated commitment to a career in Clinical Interventional Radiology
• Demonstrated ability to work independently within a complex health care setting with proven time management, analytical and reasoning skills, and good common routine procedural skills
• Excellent written, verbal and multimedia communication skills, in order to interact effectively with patients, referrers, colleagues and other team members.
• Understanding and promotion of collaborative effort and empathy within a heterogeneous team environment such as a radiology department.
• Excellent academic record commensurate with experience, evidence of on-going learning, teaching activities, involvement with projects and research publications.
• Understanding quality improvement principles, audit, implementation of practice improvement initiatives and commitment to continuing professional development.
• Experience in a broad spectrum of clinical disciplines prior to undertaking radiology training.

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases

To be employed by NSW Health, applicants must provide evidence of vaccination and comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive (PD2024_015). Compliance with this policy, including any amendments made from time to time, is a mandatory condition of employment.

Applicants will be required to provide acceptable evidence of their vaccination status, immunity, and any other occupational health requirements relevant to the position. Evidence must be submitted and assessed in accordance with NSW Health requirements prior to commencement.

Working with Children Check

This position requires a Working With Children Check (WWCC) clearance issued by Service NSW. A current and valid WWCC is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this role.

Applicants who do not already hold a WWCC clearance will need to apply for one through Service NSW. For information on eligibility requirements and the application process, please visit the Service NSW Working With Children Check website. A valid WWCC clearance must be maintained for the duration of employment.

https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-for-a-working-with-children-check

For role related queries or questions contact Dr Richard Maher at *************@health.nsw.gov.au