APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO MEDICAL STAFF
(other than Hospital Medical Officers)
Complete this form using BLOCK LETTERS, attach documentation as specified and return to:
Manager Employment Services, Human Resources Department, Heidelberg Repatriation
Hospital, 330 Waterdale Road, Heidelberg Heights, 3081 or email to liz.vacirca@austin.org.au
1.
Name in Full:
2.
Date of Birth:
3.
Address:
Professional:
Phone:
Address:
Residential:
Phone:
Please indicate  the address to which correspondence should be sent
4.
Qualifications with dates
obtained:
5.
Position sought:
6. Present posts held, with dates of appointment:
7.
Referees: Names and addresses of three (it is preferable that at lease one referee not be associated
with Austin Health.
8. Medical Registration Number:
9. Approximate date on which you would be available to commence duty:
ATTACH TO THIS APPLICATION :
 CURRICULUM VITAE (INCLUDE PREVIOUS POSTS HELD, NAMES OF HOSPITALS,
DATES OF PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS, RESEARCH & TEACHING EXPERIENCE)
 A CERTIFIED COPY OF CURRENT CERTIFICATE OF MEDICAL REGISTRATION AND
FELLOWSHIP
 PROOF OF MEDICAL INDEMNITY INSURANCE
 ANY SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION RELATING TO CLINICAL OR OTHER
COMPETENCIES RELEVANT TO THIS POSITION
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Each of the following selection criteria must be addressed
Suitability in relation to the Selection Criteria as per the attached position description: (attributes
considered essential to be able to perform the job)
GENERIC SELECTION CRITERIA:
1. Registered Medical Practitioner in
the State of Victoria.
2. Hold a Fellowship of the relevant
College or its equivalent (as per
position description)
3. Have appropriate training and
experience applicable to the field of
speciality (see position description)
4. Demonstrated commitment to high
quality patient care.
5. Demonstrated capability and
interest in research.
6. Demonstrated commitment to
teaching.
Surgical positions only
7. Demonstrated surgical
competency.
8. Demonstrated ability to
communicate at all levels.
9. Demonstrated teamwork and
collaboration.
10. Computer skills including use of
email and the internet.
11. Demonstrated understanding of
Clinical Governance.
POSITION SPECIFIC CRITERIA (obtainable from Position Description)
1.
2.
3.
4.
If insufficient space attach additional information
Signature:
Date:
/
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Have you attached :
 Curriculum Vitae (include previous posts held, names of Hospitals, dates of professional
affiliations, research and teaching experience
 A certified copy of current Certificate of Medical Registration Certificate and Fellowship
 Proof of Medical Indemnity Insurance
 Any supporting documentation relating to clinical or other competencies relevant to this
position.
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VMO (PART TIME) & FULL TIME
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE :
Radiologist
REPORTS TO :
Director Radiology
AWARD/AGREEMENT:
Radiologists’ Agreement
POSITION TYPE:
(e.g. Specialist, Principal
Specialist, Senior Specialist)
Full time or Fractional
HOURS PER WEEK :
40
1.
ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT
Austin Health is one of Victoria’s largest health care providers.
Comprised of Austin Hospital, Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital and Royal Talbot Rehabilitation
Centre, Austin Health is a major teaching and research centre with numerous university and
research institute affiliations.
Catering to diverse multicultural and veteran communities, Austin Health delivers vital state-wide
services to Victorians and a vast array of specialty services to the people of Melbourne’s northeastern corridor in a safety-focussed, team-orientated and stimulating work environment.
The new 400 bed Austin Hospital Tower opened mid 2005 and further redevelopment is underway.
Austin Health Values
The Austin Health values play a critical role in shaping how we operate as an organisation. They
influence our performance planning, recruitment, training and development, and relationships with
colleagues, work mates, our patients and their relatives and friends. The Austin Health values set
standard that we expect all staff to live up to in the way they undertake their duties and
responsibilities across the Hospital.
Our Values:

Integrity
We work in the spirit of collaboration and honesty to build effective working relationships
across the whole organisation.

Accountability
We are transparent, responsible and build trust by fulfilling promises and communicating
effectively.

Respect
We care about others and treat each other with consideration, equality and fairness.
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2.
Excellence
We continually strive to advance patient focused care through innovation, research and
effective stakeholder management.
LOCAL WORK ENVIRONMENT
Austin Health has three campuses, the Austin Campus, the Repatriation Campus and the Royal
Talbot Rehabilitation Centre. Radiology services are provided by the Department of Radiology for
both the Austin and Repat sites. Integrated RIS-PACS was installed in 2005
The main Department of Radiology is located on Levels 1 and 2 of the Lance Townsend Building,
Austin Hospital. The Department comprises 14 full-time Staff Radiologists, 4 Visiting Radiologists
and 17 Radiology Registrars/Fellows.
The Austin Hospital Radiology department includes two MRI machines, one CT, 2 angiography
suites and five Ultrasound units. A further CT suite and Ultrasound room will be opened adjacent
to the Emergency Department early in 2010.
The Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital Radiology Dept provides mostly outpatient services. It
consists of two CT machines, fluoroscopy, mammography and 3 Ultrasound rooms.
Most radiology sub-specialities, with the exception of obstetrics, paediatrics and interventional
neuroradiology are provided.
Surgical specialities at the Austin include thoracics, cardiac, neurosurgery, hepatobiliary,
orthopaedic, ENT, ophthalmology and vascular. The Austin is a state wide referral centre for liver
transplantation and spinal injuries. The hospital has a large Neurology Department, with particular
expertise in stroke and epilepsy, and a large Oncology department.
The Austin is co-located with the Mercy Hospital for Women and whilst the Radiology Departments
are separate, they have close ties. Austin Radiology provides CT, MRI and Interventional radiology
services for patients of Mercy Hospital for Women.
It is recognised that a Radiology department at a teaching hospital needs a wider range of skills
than any one radiologist could have. Therefore each individual radiologist will need to bring their
own set of skills which will complement those of others and enable the department to cover all
contingencies and provide a comprehensive service. No individual radiologist can be expected to
be proficient in every area of modern radiology.
Determining a practitioner’s scope of practice will help protect the practitioner from demands that
might be outside their comfort zone and help identify areas where further expertise may be
required.
3.
POSITION OBJECTIVE
To provide radiology services, including interventional radiology, to patients of Austin Hospital and
Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital, and to contribute to Radiology department academic,
administrative and quality projects.
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4.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Consultant Radiologists are expected to provide imaging services within their approved scope of
clinical practice. As all radiologists are expected to be able to provide routine imaging services and
cover “on call” after hours, a minimum mandatory level of expertise and set of skills is necessary.
The core clinical skills expected of all radiologists include:
Plain X-ray interpretation
CT
Ultrasound, including Doppler
MRI
Fluoroscopy
Basic CT and Ultrasound guided interventional procedures.
Radiologists will be expected to have varying degrees of sub-specialty expertise in each imaging
modality.
Specific training as prescribed by the Interventional Radiology Society of Australasia (IRSA) is
required for radiologists undertaking high-end interventional procedures.
In emergency cases a knowledge of certain areas of radiology without necessarily recent
experience may be required. This will usually have been gained in obtaining the FRANZCR or
equivalent, and the fact that the radiologist’s scope of practice does not include a certain area of
radiology will not preclude them providing assistance in those areas, particularly in emergency
situations
This is a senior Medical Position and carries with it the professional responsibilities of clinical
leadership, teaching and training as well as some administrative requirements.
For all Radiologists, the following need to be satisfied
 Demonstrated continuing professional development
 Regular attendance at audit
 Participation in one or more of the following
Teaching or research
Organising audit
Clinical governance
Other role in hospital outside of Radiology
College role
Emergency/Life threatening situation:
"In an emergency, any medical staff member who has clinical privileges at Austin Health is
permitted to provide any type of patient care necessary as a life-saving measure or to prevent
serious harm -- regardless of his or her medical staff status or clinical privileges -- provided that the
care provided is within the scope of the individual’s discipline."
Assessment for accreditation
Qualifications, training and experience will be assessed by a delegated representative committee
of the Department of Radiology. The scope of practice for each individual will be formulated in
consultation with the practitioner concerned. The scope of practice can be reassessed at any time
following a request by the practitioner in view of ongoing training and experience.
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Other Duties:

Assist the Head of Unit in administrative duties as required

Assist in making a safe working environment by reporting any incidents of unsafe work
practices, sites or equipment. Assist in the resolution of these issues.

Abide by Austin Health corporate policies and practices as varied from time to time.

Participate in Austin Health performance appraisal program as required.

Undertake not to reveal to any person or entity any confidential information relating to
patients and employees, policies, processes and dealings and not to make public
statements relating to the affairs of Austin Health without prior authority of the Chief
Executive Officer.

Participate in the emergency incident response activities, as defined within the Emergency
Response Manual, as and when required, at the direction of management.
Management/supervisory
5.

Ensure a high level of work quality within all areas of the department

Assist with the development and implementation of quality improvement activities within the
department.

Take responsibility for the efficient running of any specifically allocated section of the
department.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
Essential for Performance of the Position
GENERIC:
 Registered Medical Practitioner in the State of Victoria.
 Hold a Fellowship of the RANZCR or its equivalent.

Have appropriate training and experience applicable to the field of radiology. Sub-specialty
interests strongly encouraged.
 Demonstrated commitment to high quality patient care.
 Demonstrated capability and interest in research
 Demonstrated commitment to teaching.
 Demonstrated ability to communicate at all levels.
 Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration.
 Computer skills including use of email and the internet.
 Demonstrated understanding of Clinical Governance.
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 A commitment to Austin Health values: Integrity, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
6.
OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
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.
7.
DOCUMENT REVIEW DETAILS
Date Position First Documented (if known):
____/____/____
Date of this Position Description Review:
____/____/____
Signature of Manager:
Date:
____/____/____
Signature of Employee:
Date:
____/____/____
Austin Health promotes a healthy work environment and is progressively moving toward
achievement of an entirely smoke free environment. Smoking is no longer allowed in any Austin
Health building or vehicle or on the grounds of Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital and Royal Talbot
Rehabilitation Centre. Whilst smoking is still allowed in designated outdoor areas at Austin
Hospital, this site will become totally smoke free on 1 July 2009
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