This role is to provide firstly a clinical management and consultation service to patients with conditions applicable to the sub-specialty of Medical Imaging and participatation in an appropriate on-call roster for the Central Coast Medical Imaging Service over both the Wyong and Gosford campuses, secondly to provide education, supervision and support to junior medical staff, and thirdly to engage in ongoing quality assurance activities both at the Departmental and District Level and additionally as directed by the Director of Medical Services and the Director of Clinical Governance.

The position is also required to participate in an on call roster. Clinicians are reminded that all clinicians are employed on an area basis.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioners eligible for registration in New South Wales for the above position within the Central Coast Medical Imaging Service, situated across Gosford and Wyong Hospitals, Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD). 

Applicants should be a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists and / or other specialist recognition as provided for in the Staff Specialist (State) Award. Applicants expecting to be awarded their Fellowship within 6 months may be considered.  If successful, the applicant will not be subsequently eligible to commence their appointment until after the relevant qualifications and requirements are formally completed.

The successful applicant may be eligible for the Director of Interventional Radiology position, which will be advertised by internal expression of interest.

Central Coast is comprised of the twin areas of Gosford and Wyong, positioned between Sydney and Newcastle, which are collectively expected to grow from the current approximate 300,000 to 450,000 population before 2030. The Local Health District has strong connections with both Royal North Shore Hospital and the University of Newcastle. 

Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Staff Specialist (State) Award. 

For enquiries about the position please contact Dr Stephen Golding, Deputy Director Medical Services, phone (02) 4320 5339 or email sgolding@nsccahs.health.nsw.gov.au 

You may apply for the position in writing or electronically.  In either case a completed Senior Medical Practitioner Application Package must be completed, and all the relevant documentation attached as described in the Package. To obtain the Package go to the website by cutting and pasting the following link into your web browser http://www.nsccahs.health.nsw.gov.au/employment/medical.html. Please also email Janelle Darcy (jldarcy@nsccahs.health.nsw.gov.au) to confirm you have completed appropriate documentation, which must be sent to Janelle Dacry, Senior Medical Workforce Coordinator, Medical Administration, Gosford Hospital, PO Box 361, Gosford NSW 2250 at the time of application.

The Health Service is committed to EEO, OH&S, Ethical Practices and the principles of Cultural Diversity. Successful applicants are expected to abide by the Code of Conduct. Relevant criminal record checks will be undertaken on recommended applicants. Employment is subject to having current immunity status that complies with the Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases. Salary Packaging is available to enhance benefits.