The Mackay Base Hospital have an opportunity available for a Clinical Director to join their Medical Imaging Department on a Permanent Full-Time basis (80 hrs p.f.) or Part-Time options available.
About the Mackay Region
Mackay Hospital and Health Service (HHS) is a contemporary organisation providing extensive health services across six hospitals, two multi-purpose health services and four community health centres to a population of around 185,000 people.
We are a team of more than 3,500 dedicated staff providing support to the Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday regions; stretching from Bowen and the Whitsundays in the north to St Lawrence in the south, and west to Clermont. Our region is about the size of Ireland, with a mix of regional and rural areas, covering an area of approximately 90,0002km.
Mackay HHS provides a working environment that embraces professional development, builds capabilities, provides roles with variety and flexibility, supports staff to maximise their health and wellbeing and encourages work life balance.
We are located in a vibrant regional area of tropical north Queensland which offers all the benefits of coast and country living, allowing you to pursue a wide range of interests and lifestyles in a secure, family-friendly and culturally diverse environment. Our climate is ideal for outdoor living with beautiful beaches, subtropical rainforest and vast open spaces. There is a good choice of quality schools, wide range of sporting clubs and excellent community facilities.
About the Department
The Medical Imaging Department is located at Mackay Base Hospital and delivers a range of services including General Radiography, Computed Tomography, Ultrasound, Intervention, Fluoroscopy, Cardiac Catheter Laboratory, Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Theatre. The service includes remote rural reporting for MHHS rural sites, including CT services at Proserpine, Bowen and Moranbah.
The Medical Imaging team is a large department staffed with approximately 80 FTE including Radiologists, Radiographers, Sonographers, Nursing and Administration staff. The Clinical Director is key member of the Medical Imaging Leadership team comprising of the Clinical Director Radiology (this role), Chief Radiographer and Service Manager (operations), and is supported by the Chief Medical Officer (professionally) and Executive Director Allied Health and Clinical Support Services (operationally). The Clinical Director is responsible for safe and effective radiology care across the district and has the line management responsibility for 4 FTE consultants and 5 FTE junior staff inclusive of Registrars and House Officers. The MBH Medical Imaging is a RANZCR accredited training site, with rotating trainee registrars through Queensland Radiology training Network.
The Medical Imaging Department is an incredible place to work with the offer of flexible working arrangements within a supportive and positive working environment. Mackay is a great place to enjoy work life balance with opportunity for career expansion.
Your Opportunity
To provide high quality clinical services to the Medical Imaging Department and to educate medical staff and students, allied health professionals, interested community groups and nursing staff. To participate in patient safety, audit, research, and service planning.
Some Great Benefits
Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
A diverse work culture
Professional development opportunities
Professional development leave
Salary sacrificing
Education opportunities, study and research
Motor Vehicle Allowance
Employee Assistance Program
Fitness Passport
Applicants are to apply online and supply the requested documentation by attaching to their online application. For full details of this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.