Description:
Central Adelaide Local Health Network
Statewide – BreastScreen SA
- Salary: MOV3C- Visiting Medical Specialist
- Adelaide SA, 5000
- Part Time, Contracted Role working up to 30 hours per week for up to 3 years
About the role
As the BreastScreen SA (BSSA) Clinical Director , you will lead and shape the delivery of high-quality, safe, and effective clinical services across South Australia. Collaborating closely with program leadership, you will provide strategic advice, oversee clinical governance, and drive continual improvement initiatives to enhance performance. With a focus on clinical excellence, you will guide quality assurance programs, ensure patient safety, and foster research and innovation within BSSA.
In this pivotal role, you will maintain key relationships with professional bodies and universities, ensuring BSSA’s reputation as a leader in breast cancer screening. Alongside your strategic responsibilities, you will also carry a clinical caseload in your discipline—either radiology or surgery—delivering direct patient care while advising on policy compliance and clinical management standards. This is a rare and rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health of South Australian communities.
About You
We’re seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to join BreastScreen SA as the Clinical Director. You will bring:
- Qualifications and Expertise: MBBS or equivalent with specialist registration, alongside proven experience in radiology and/or surgical medicine services, research, and teaching.
- Exceptional Leadership and Communication: Strong interpersonal, leadership, and team-building skills with the ability to motivate, resolve conflict, and lead change effectively.
- Strategic and Operational Excellence: Experience in strategic planning, clinical governance, and risk management within a complex health system or public medical imaging environment.
- Commitment to Quality and Safety: Comprehensive knowledge of quality management, patient safety, and compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and standards.
- Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: High-level decision-making, time management, and problem-solving abilities, with a dedication to continuous improvement and innovation.
About us
Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a unique public healthcare organisation that serves health consumers and provides specialist clinical services to the health system in South Australia. SCSS encompasses BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology, and SA Pharmacy. Come and work with us to improve the health and well-being of South Australians, across all age groups and at any time of their life or health need.
BreastScreen SA (BSSA) is a vital public health service dedicated to the early detection of breast cancer, playing a crucial role in improving outcomes for South Australian women. As part of the Statewide Clinical Support Services within the Central Adelaide Local Health Network, we deliver free, high-quality breast screening, assessment, and follow-up services.
BSSA operates with a strong focus on patient-centred care, safety, and continuous improvement. Our dedicated team of healthcare professionals, including radiologists, clinicians, and support staff, collaborate to provide women with the best possible experience. Through cutting-edge technology, clinical research, and community engagement, we strive to raise awareness and ensure every eligible woman has access to life-saving early detection services. Join us and be part of a mission that makes a meaningful difference to the health of South Australians.
What we offer
- Attractive salary packaging available
- Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians
- Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites
Diversity and inclusion:
Statewide supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Application Information:
- Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
- Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
- SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.
Job ref: 892875
Enquiries to:
Simon Porter
Telephone: 71172425
Email: simon.porter@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
11:55 pm Friday 28th February 2025
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892875 Clinical Director BSSA Role description.pdf
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