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Job details

About the role

The Sonographer Trainee Clinician is an eligible HP3 clinician who is completing a post graduate diploma in medical ultrasound under the supervision of experienced sonographers.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Deliver Medical Imaging services commensurate with training and experience, within a multidisciplinary team in accordance with:
  • prescribed professional and ethical standards
  • local protocols, policies, procedures and work-place instructions
  • relevant legislation
• Apply increasingly independent clinical judgement to more complex clinical decision making under the professional guidance of a more senior clinician.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Builds rapport with patients and demonstrates empathy, patience and respect in delivering a flexible service that meets patient's needs.
• Demonstrates respect for others, remaining flexible, fair and willing to compromise when dealing with team members.
• Understands and adheres to quality systems and processes and proactively identifies areas for improvement.
• Demonstrates direction and vision for self-development, showing initiative in learning and a willingness to share information with others.
• As experience builds in Medical Ultrasound, apply increasingly independent clinical judgement to more complex clinical decision making under the professional guidance of a more senior clinician.
• Demonstrates honesty, integrity and respect for all patients, carers and staff.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
• Hold at least a tertiary degree qualification enabling enrolment in a Post Graduate Medical Ultrasound program that is accredited by the Australasian Sonographer Accreditation Register.
• Must be registered as a student sonographer with the Australasian Sonographer Accreditation Register

If a Radiographer, the successful applicant also must:

• Have, or be eligible to have, current registration with AHPRA
• Have, or be eligible to have, a Licence to Use Irradiating Apparatus issued by Radiation Health, Queensland.

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –  Follow this link  

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• WM656304_08 Sonographer Trainee Clinician_RD (PDF, 209KB)
  Role Description
  
  Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  WMH Leadership Standards (PDF, 241KB)
  Information Package for Applicants