An opportunity has become available for a Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist (General Interventional Radiologist) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 10,000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

About the role

Provide clinical specialist interventional radiology support to the Medical Imaging service, making a substantial contribution to the development of a culture of medical education and safe, effective patient centered clinical practice. 

Requirements for the role

• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, Hepatitis B plus Tuberculosis screening.
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed.
• MBBS or equivalent registrable with the Medical Board of Australia plus FRANZCR or equivalent acceptable to the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists and registrable as a radiology specialist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Internationally trained candidates may require an acceptable Comparability Assessment undertaken by the appropriate Australian Specialist Medical College as part of the application process.
• Relevant qualification/s and registration must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
• This position is at Staff Specialist (consultant) level with particular interest in interventional radiology subspecialities.
• While not mandatory, post-FRANZCR sub-specialist fellowship training would be well regarded.
• Fellowship training and advanced clinical skills in Interventional Radiology including Tier A and Tier B procedures.
• Certification in Interventional Radiology is preferable but not essential (such as certification from the European Board of Interventional Radiology (EBIR) examination).
• Ability to assist with the reporting and training of Radiology Registrars and production of research on techniques, equipment, or therapy, as required by the Director and/or for proper function of the department.
• Experience and interest in research together with an interest in teaching.
• The incumbent will be required to participate in the departments on call roster which includes after hours and weekend shifts.

Salary information

• Permanent full time or part time
• Estimated total remuneration up to $484,882 p.a., comprising:
  • Senior Staff Specialist: Base salary from $244,201 - $258,910 p.a or Base hourly rate from $117 - $124.05 p.h
  • Staff Specialist: Base salary from $204,206 - $237,196 p.a or Base hourly rate from $97.84 - $113.65 p.h
• Up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• Motor vehicle allowance
• Professional development allowance
• Granted private practice rights

Eligible health workers may qualify for a Workforce Attraction Incentive payment. To find out more and see if you are eligible visit: https://www.healthycareers.health.qld.gov.au/attraction-incentives ( https://www.healthycareers.health.qld.gov.au/attraction-incentives ).

Other benefits

• Overtime and on-call allowances
• Professional indemnity cover
• Professional development leave
• Annual leave loading
• Salary packaging
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work/life balance, variety and flexibility

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong.

How to Apply

Please click the Apply button to review the Role Description and submit your application utilising the Medical CV template provided by Friday, 8 March 2024.

Job Ad reference: GC543750