At a Glance
- Tasks: Gain advanced skills in breast imaging while providing high-quality diagnostic services.
- Company: Join BreastScreen Queensland, a leader in cancer screening services.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, competitive salary, and generous superannuation contributions.
- Other info: Part-time role with excellent career development opportunities in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in women's health through early detection of breast cancer.
- Qualifications: Strong interest in breast imaging and commitment to evidence-based practice.
Join Breast Screen Queensland as a Fellow or Senior Registrar in Breast Imaging, gaining advanced skills and experience while providing high-quality diagnostic breast imaging services at a tertiary level within a nominated Breast Screen Queensland (BSQ) service.
About the role
The 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 you
Our 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 Breast Screen Australia National Accreditation Standards and Breast Screen 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 Breast Screen 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:
- Gold Coast
- Sunshine Coast
- Mackay
- Rockhampton
- Toowoomba
- Wide Bay
We 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 us
- Rewarding 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 balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging.
Radiology Breast Imaging Fellow in Sydney employer: Queensland Health
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service is an exceptional employer that prioritises professional fulfilment and a healthy work-life balance for its staff. With a commitment to community involvement and high-quality clinical care, employees benefit from competitive salaries, extensive professional development opportunities, and a vibrant lifestyle in Cairns, where they can enjoy the stunning Great Barrier Reef and tropical climate. Join a dedicated team that values continuous learning and offers a supportive work culture, making it an ideal place for meaningful and rewarding employment.
