Radiologist - Reading and Assessment, Monash BreastScreen

About Monash Health Breast Services and Monash BreastScreen 

Monash BreastScreen one of the largest Reading and Assessment Service (RAS) in Victoria. It provides screening, reading and assessment services for approximately 60,500 women per year in the South Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula. The RAS is located at Moorabbin Hospital. 

As part of Monash Breast Services, Monash BreastScreen is a key component of an integrated continuum of multidisciplinary care for women from screening and diagnosis through assessment of symptoms, diagnosis and management of breast cancer and benign breast disease. 

About the Role 

We are seeking a specialist radiologist experienced in Breast Imaging and Breast Interventional procedures to work on  in our assessment clinic at Moorabbin Hospital , and to perform reading of screening mammograms onsite on the same day, total 7.5 hours per day. The appointment may be weekly or fortnightly depending on availability of the successful candidate/s. See attached PD 

The VMO Radiologist will be responsible for

Attending the Monash BreastScreen Assessment Clinic as rostered. During the clinic, be responsible for the provision of radiological and clinical management including interventional diagnostic procedures to women participating in the BreastScreen service. This participation involves in particular liaison with radiologist, surgeon, radiographer, nursing, pathology and general practitioner colleagues. It also includes appropriate consultation with women about their attendance at the clinic and outcomes of their investigations and future management. 

Reading the agreed number of screening mammograms in a timely way and as rostered and completing required paperwork and electronic data entry as part of BreastScreen Victoria. 

Participating in quality review activities as indicated by the Clinical Director/Designated Radiologist for Monash BreastScreen, in particular as they relate to cancer detection rates, recall to assessment rates and activities designed to improve practice, in particular, review of quarterly individual performance data. 

Undertaking regular performance appraisal with the Designated Radiologist or Clinical Director to ensure participation meets the National Accreditation Standards of BreastScreen Australia. 

Supporting  and assisting  the Clinical Director of Monash BreastScreen, Monash Health in the provision of high quality Breast Imaging Services at Monash BreastScreen, consistent with the Monash Health values and Breast Screen Australia National Accreditation Standards. 

What we offer:

• Salary packaging
• Onsite discounted staff parking
• Discounted banking (BankVic)
• Onsite Gym
• Access to professional development courses and seminars 

About You

What you need:  

• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Appropriate health professional tertiary qualifications
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists or equivalent
• Working with Children's Certificate 

Offers of employment can only be made once all required probity checks have been completed. These include:

• Reference checks;
• A clear Police Check conducted within the last three months;
• A current Victorian Employee Working with Children's Check (or proof of payment for same); and
• Proof of immunisation. 

The incumbent must complete the Credentialing and Scope of Practice process prior to appointment and commencement. This will be reviewed on a regular basis. 

As part of our selection process, you may be invited by email to participate in an interview.  

Our Culture and Values 

At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement. 

Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence. 

You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do. 

We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time. 

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.