AddressReference Number: 44325: 2025 Radiology Fellow Employment Type: Fixed Term Full Time (FT) Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)
About Northern Health:
As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.
Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD, Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be!
The Opportunity:
An exciting opportunity exists for enthusiastic Radiology Fellows to join the team at Northern Health. Northern Imaging Victoria is the newest public medical imaging department in Victoria, having gone live in October 2023. We provide a comprehensive and integrated service consisting of Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology and Nuclear Medicine/PET.
Our services are delivered across multiple Northern Health sites, with a focus on acute and emergency imaging and intervention at the Northern Hospital Epping, which serves the busiest Emergency Department in Victoria. Outpatient services are based at our new Broadmeadows Hospital imaging department with future expansion of services coming online at Craigieburn and Whittlesea Hospitals in late 2024. Additional expansion at our Epping campus will also see the development of a new Emergency Department, inpatient tower and satellite Imaging department co-located with ED. Our department is equipped with the latest medical imaging equipment and a best of breed RIS-PACS system. We are a friendly, supportive and progressive department with a strong focus on pursuing clinical and academic excellence.
This role requires the Radiology Trainee to have completed the Part 2 FRANZCR.
Northern Imaging Victoria will be offering 3 fellowship positions:
- Women’s Imaging (Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Breast): This fellowship will offer comprehensive experience in all facets of Breast imaging and O&G imaging including breast intervention (MRI guided breast biopsy) and contrast enhanced mammography supporting a busy high-volume breast and O&G clinical service. Fellows will work under fellowship train breast radiologists, O&G radiologists as well as O&G consultant sonologist. There will be ample opportunity for teaching, participation in all relevant MDMs and research.
- Body Imaging: (Abdominal Imaging): This program offers specialized training in body computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, abdominal procedures such as FNA and core needle biopsy, fluid drainages, and some limited exposure to gastrointestinal and genitourinary fluoroscopy. The program's objective is to foster the growth of radiologists specializing in abdominal imaging, equipped with comprehensive skills. Fellows will be actively engaged in research and will participate in both MDM and non-MDM clinical meetings. Moreover, the program boasts a robust exposure to IBD, colorectal, urology, and hepatobiliary imaging.
- Thoracic Imaging (Chest/Cardiac): Strong exposure to all elements of thoracic imaging including interstitial lung disease and percutaneous lung biopsy. This will include supervised presentation at clinic radiological meetings for respiratory medicine, thoracic oncology and interstitial lung disease. The fellowship also encompasses cardiac imaging, including CTCA and CMR. The fellowship curriculum includes guided reading, one-on-one case-based teaching and an expectation to participate in research.
- All fellows will also maintain participation in general radiology work.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Primary medical qualification (MBBS, MB BCh, MD or equivalent) registrable with AHPRA.
- Completed Part 2 RANZCR Examinations
- Broad knowledge in all aspects of Radiology for safe practice including plain film radiography, CT, MRI, US, fluoroscopy and core procedural skills.
- Demonstrated keenness and initiative to advance in subspecialty skills
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence in medical imaging service delivery.
- Demonstrated commitment to continued improvement and team work.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills that enable the development of professional relationships across a broad range of people.
- Commitment to excellence in medical imaging, research and medical education.
Next Steps . . .
If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.
Please review the selection criteria.in the Position Description below.
2025 Radiology Fellow - PD
For further details, please contact via email:
Dr. Farhan Ahmed, Director of Training (Women’s Imaging, Body Imaging)
Dr. Miranda Siemienowicz (Thoracic Imaging)
Applications closes 24 May 2024. Please contact the Hiring Manager if you have any queries.
Why work at the Northern Health?
We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes:
- Health and Wellbeing programs, including our ‘Thrive’ program
- Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
- An inclusive and culturally safe space
- State of the art facilities and campus partnerships
- A commitment to ongoing professional development through our ‘Learning Labs’
- Access to salary packaging, EAP and our online library
or a glimpse of life at NH, click here.
Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.
All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service’s Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza and Covid-19.
