Consultant - Paediatric - Radiology

MedCareers Ref. 492992

This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Permanent Sessional, Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time, and Fixed Term Sessional appointments with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

We currently have a Permanent Sessional appointment at 32 hours/8 sessions per fortnight (0.4 FTE).

Position Profile: We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Radiologist to join our Medical Imaging team based at Perth Children's Hospital (PCH) with preferred experience in Cardiac Imaging.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will provide specialist Cardiac and Chest Imaging expertise to patients within the department and provide a consultation service on request for other patients.

The successful candidate will:

• Undertake clinical shifts in the Department at the direction of the Clinical Director/Head of Department including:

• Accept appropriate referrals from doctors both internal and external to PCH.
• Take a leadership and mentoring role for doctors in training and others within the Department.
• Manage and co-ordinate the Cardiac and Chest MDTs at PCH.
• Conduct clinical review and clinical management of patients referred to outpatient services.
• Perform other duties as outlined in the Consultant-Paediatric-Radiology Job Description Form (JDF)

Preferred candidate will have a minimum of 12 months post fellowship experience in cardiac imaging with a specific focus on congenital cardiac imaging.

In the role of Consultant Paediatric Radiology, you will provide diagnostic imaging services to patients referred to the Medical Imaging Department at Perth Children’s Hospital, and to patients at King Edward Memorial Hospital under the terms of any existing service level agreement (SLA).

About Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH): is Western Australia's specialist paediatric hospital and trauma centre, with 298 beds. Located at the Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre, PCH offers primary care for severe medical cases and secondary services such as inpatient, outpatient, and day-stay care. Our purpose-built facility incorporates the latest evidence-based design principles to deliver optimal care to the community. Explore our services on the PCH About Us page for more information.

These services are provided in the community across the Perth metropolitan area at community health centres, in schools, home visits and through telehealth appointments. Services focus on child health, growth and development, behaviour, immunisation and supporting families.

The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children and young people. CAHS is made up four service areas: Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), and Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH). Consisting of over 6,500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the metropolitan area.

For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS and our services please click here.

Eligibility to apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).

This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au.

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.
 
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Dr Craig Gibson on 08 6456 2222.

Application Instructions: Applicants MUST apply online via MedCareers - Reference Number 492992 (Please note: Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants).

Your ability to meet the work related requirements will be assessed throughout the recruitment process. For your written application please provide the following:

• a statement addressing the selection criteria.
• a current resume which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact: medcareerswa@health.wa.gov.au.

Child and Adolescent Health Service will only accept applications that are lodged with the express permission of the applicant and containing all necessary information, including personal contact details. We will not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies and/or search firms and we will not pay fees to any such organisation unless arranged with the provider prior to advertising a vacancy.

CAHS values: To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the person named in this advert.

Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 29 January 2027.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. 

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.