Senior Research Sonographer (Radiographer Lvl 5 Grd 1)

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Position Classification: Radiographer Level 5 Grade 1
Remuneration: $152,482.25 per annum

Requisition ID: REQ535027
Application Close Date: 01/12/2024
Interview Date Range: 04/12/2024 – 11/12/2024
Contact Details: Jonathan Hyett – 0437 925 032 | Jon.Hyett@health.nsw.gov.au; Dr Alan Adno - 0419 429 491 | Alan.Adno@health.nsw.gov.au

About the Opportunity

• Attractive remuneration and benefits (discounted fitness passport and salary packaging)
• Exceptional training programs to develop your knowledge and grow your career
• Commitment to professional development and education
• New state of the art equipment
• Friendly, diverse and professional team
• Line reporting to Clinical Academic and expert researcher
• Complex patient cohort
• Priviliged position contributing to the early detection of foetal abnormalities.
• Flexible and supportive working arrangements

What You'll be Doing
A Senior Research Sonographer will be responsible for:

• Establishing and managing the SWS Obstetric Research Unit Ultrasound Imaging Centre within SWSLHD.
• Facilitating the provision of a research ultrasound service that operates at recognised levels of clinical best practice and facilitates clinical management of Obstetric and Gynaecological patients within the district.
• Promoting clinical research in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, specifically but not exclusively in relation to obstetric and gynaecological imaging.
• Assisting with the dissemination of research findings in appropriate forums through publication and presentation at national and international research conferences.

Where You'll Be Working 
Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is the major health service for south-western Sydney, providing services to the local government area of Liverpool City Council as well as district services to residents and visitors in the area. It also provides a range of state-wide services in areas such as critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care and brain injury rehabilitation.

The Hospital provides a health service of international standing, with 23 operating theatres, capacity for 877 beds, diagnostic and imaging services, emergency and trauma care, maternity, paediatric, cancer care, mental health, ambulatory care, allied health and medical and surgical services from birth to aged care.

Liverpool Hospital is currently undergoing a major redevelopment. The $790 million Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct (LHAP) project will provide enhanced facilities and an increased capacity to meet future significant population growth for South Western Sydney.

Liverpool Hospital is a principal referral and teaching Hospital of the UNSW Sydney and the Western Sydney University and also welcome students from over 20 universities and colleges.

Located in the heart of Liverpool City, the hospital is close to public transport, shopping centres and eateries.

How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.

1. Sonographer qualification with relevant work experience and current accreditation with Radiation Control Licence (NSW EPA), and a PhD in an aspect of obstetric and/or gynaecological imaging. Proficient in all aspects of ultrasound imaging.
2. Demonstrated experience working within a complex environment with the ability to demonstrate operational and planning skills and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines, and implement project plans.
3. Experience in leading a dynamic team of sonographers and sonologists in clinical imaging and ability to work independently and with a large array of internal and external stakeholders.
4. Demonstrated computer literacy with basic knowledge and understanding of statistical analysis / tools and be able to support junior researchers in their work.
5. Demonstrated analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
6. Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to engage clinicians, and experience in managing other sonographers.
7. Demonstrated high level of writing skills including experience in writing reports and presenting findings of data analysis.
8. Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

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Additional Information

Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.

Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees  receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.

Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of  Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander  background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.