Description

1.       THE ORGANISATION AND OUR MISSION

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service, which employs more than 5,000 staff across 18 sites throughout Melbourne.

Part of Australia's largest not-for-profit Catholic health and aged care network, St Vincent's Health Australia, SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services including acute medical and surgical services, sub-acute care, medical diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative care, correctional health and community residential care.

SVHM's mission is to provide high quality and efficient health services to the people of Victoria in accordance with the philosophy of St Vincent’s Health Australia.  This mission is based on the values of compassion, justice, integrity and excellence. 

2.       KEY POSITION DETAILS

3.       LOCAL WORK ENVIRONMENT

St Vincent’s BreastScreen aims to reduce the morbidity and mortality due to breast cancer through the early detection of the disease. The program adheres to the values of St Vincent’s health which reflect the mission of BreastScreen Victoria to strive for excellence, collaboration, access, acceptability and improvements in detection and treatment of breast cancer.

4.       POSITION PURPOSE

The Breast Screen fellow is provided with a training program which encompasses screen reading, consensus reading, and assessment and quality review of cases for St Vincent’s BreastScreen program.

They provide an integral discipline within the BreastScreen multidisciplinary team, which also encompasses surgery, pathology, radiography, counseling and nursing.

5.       POSITION DUTIES

Screen Reading

• Digital Reading of screening mammograms throughput volume to meet service benchmark.
• Participation in consensus reading of discordant reads.

Multidisciplinary team assessment

• Work within the team environment to provide radiological assessment of women with radiological abnormalities and/or breast symptoms.
• Participate consensus reading as required.
• Manage clinic tasks and workflow in consultation with team members.
• Conduct procedures: Ultrasound FNA, Stereotactic and US core biopsy, vacuum assisted biopsy (EnCor).
• Provide results and management options to patients in a caring, informative and supportive environment that respects the patient’s need for information and choice.
• Fully complete patient record and complete result letters to the nominated GP.
• Conduct case review of the previous clinics for the purpose of identifying any outstanding clinical issues affecting final recommendation.
• Co-ordinate multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Involvement in Breast MRI service at St Vincent’s.
• Participate in the quarterly reading performance audit.
• Undertake research project.

INCUMBENT OBLIGATIONS

General

• Perform duties of the position to best of their ability and to a standard acceptable to SVHM.
• Comply with all SVHM policies, procedures, by laws and directions.
• Treat others with respect and always behave professionally and in accordance with the SVHM Code of Conduct.
• Only access confidential information held by SVHM when this is necessary for business purposes, maintaining the confidentiality of that information once accessed.
• Participate in the annual SVHM performance review process. 
• Display adaptability and flexibility to meet the changing operational needs of the business.
• Comply with applicable Enterprise Bargaining Agreement provisions.
• Display a willingness to develop self and seek to improve performance.

Clinical Quality and Safety

• Attend clinical orientation upon commencement.
• Maintain clinical registration and any required indemnity cover.
• Always work within approved scope of practice under supervision by more senior clinical staff as appropriate.
• Take personal responsibility for the quality and safety of work undertaken.
• Take all necessary care and precautions when undertaking clinical procedures.
• Complete annual clinical competencies.
• Maintain skills and knowledge necessary to safely and skillfully undertake clinical work.
• Consult with peers and other experts and refer to other healthcare workers when appropriate and in a timely manner.
• Collaborate and clearly communicate with patients/clients and the healthcare team.
• Participate in clinical risk management and continuous quality improvement activities as part of day-to-day work.

Person Centered Care

• Ensure clients receive information in an appropriate and accessible format.
• Actively support consumers to make informed decisions about their treatment and ongoing care.
• Ensure consumers are aware of their rights responsibilities and how to provide feedback.

Health and Safety

• Protect the health and safety of self and others, complying with all health and safety related policies, procedures and directions.
• Complete required Fire and Emergency Training annually
• Complete required Workplace Culture and Equity Training annually
• Attend general hospital orientation within 3 months of commencement.

6.       INCUMBENT CAPABILIITY REQUIREMENTS (Level 2)

The incumbent of this position will be expected to possess the following core capabilities:

7.       SELECTION CRITERIA

7.1    ESSENTIAL REGISTRATION, LICENSE OR QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Registration with the Australian Medical Board
• Membership of appropriate Specialist College
• Commonwealth Specialist registration
• CMI re-certification
• Completion of Part 2 RANZCR examinations

7.2    OTHER ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Commitment to improving performance and quality of service.
• Ongoing commitment to research.
• Well-developed communication skills.

7.3    OTHER NON-ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Breast imaging experience desirable

1. PRE-EXISTING INJURY

Prior to any person being appointed to this position it will be required that they disclose full details of any pre-existing injuries or disease that might be affected by employment in this position.

9.       Agreement

General:

I have read, understood and agree to comply with the responsibilities and accountabilities of this position description. I agree to comply with all SVHM requirements, policies, procedures, by laws and directions.

National Police Check:

I understand that it is a condition of my employment to provide SVHM with a current National Police Certificate PRIOR TO COMMENCING WORK and this is at my own cost.

I understand that regardless of the frequency, if I am working and or visiting in a designated ‘high risk area’ of SVHM (as defined in the SVHA Pre-employment/Appointment Safety Checks Policy) I will be subject to periodic Police Checks every three years at my own cost.

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Requirements

BreastScreen Breast Imaging Fellow 2027 - Semester 1 & 2

• Semester 1 full time or part time position - 6 or 12 months'
• St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
• Excellent Career Progression

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is part of St Vincent’s Health Australia and a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service which employs more than 5,000 staff across 18 sites throughout Melbourne. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services including acute medical and surgical services, sub-acute care, medical diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative care, correctional health and community residential care. SVHM is one of Australia's leading Catholic not-for-profit healthcare providers.

Breast Imaging Fellow Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioners for full time and part time Breast Radiology Fellowship positions commencing in February and August 2027 (semester 2) for six months. Training will be provided in this large screening and assessment service of Breast Screen Australia responsible for screening, assessment and diagnosis of over 54,000 women each year. The successful candidates will participate in screening mammography and breast assessment including work-up mammography, breast ultrasound, image guided biopsy, both ultrasound and stereotactic guided, together with diagnostic breast imaging and breast MRI. Fellows will participate in quality review activities and are encouraged to undertake a research project and to publish and present their findings. The successful candidate will have completed Part 2 RANZCR examinations and prior experience would be considered favourably.

For further details please contact Dr Helen Frazer on 9231 2127 or email [email protected]. Applicants for this position must submit Curriculum vitae and cover letter. In addition to this information all applicants will be expected to complete an Application for Credentialing of Senior Medical Staff form and supply all required documents.